December 2016 Archive
Residents largely satisfied with Highland Gate settlement
Over the past year, Lorraine Coens had been one of the most vocal residents of the Highland Gate community opposing redevelopment plans. That was a position she maintained until less than a month ago, speaking out against the minutes of settlement reached between the developers, the...
Texture reigns supreme in “Raw Material” show
The word “blacksmith” often conjures up cozy images of a man hunched over an anvil, hammering a glowing red hunk of iron into shape and searing it onto the hoof of a horse. But the very idea of shoeing a horse makes Kyle Thornley blanch.
Former Tiger shortlisted for NHL draft first round
A key component of last season’s Junior A Aurora Tigers squad has been projected by the NHL as one of the first thirty picks in the 2017 entry draft. Alex Formenton, one of only two Tigers to suit up for all 54 games in the 2015-16 OJHL season, signed with the OHL’s London Knights in the offseason.
Saints basketball defends home tournament title
There’s nobody better than the Saints on the St. Andrew’s College home court. The varsity Saints were the victors of the annual SAC Invitational basketball tournament held over the weekend, after a thrilling win over Stephen Lewis Secondary School in the championship game.
Bantam Express battle for Armour Cup at ACC
For most kids in hockey, it’s a dream to one day skate on the same ice as their professional heroes. For the Bantam York-Simcoe Express, it became a reality on Sunday.
Dollhouse is a “Life House” for Corrie Clark
As a little girl watching The Friendly Giant on the CBC, Corrie Clark was transfixed “by that little chair to curl up in.” For many Canadians, that is a simple childhood memory but it planted some very important seeds of dreams for the Aurora resident. From that point on, wherever Ms. Clark went, she picked up bits and pieces of “life in miniature,” a 40-year-journey which is now on display at Town Hall.
Public input “validates” nearly 20 years of feedback: Councillors
Knocking down the Victoria Street buildings that used to house the Aurora Public Library and Seniors’ Centre were themes that came to the forefront in breakout groups last week as nearly 60 members of the public came out for a roundtable discussion on the future of Library Square and Aurora’s Cultural Precinct.
Get into the spirit of giving with Neighbourhood Network’s gift drive
By Brock Weir Christmas is so often about the joy of giving, whether you’re giving a small token to a friend or loved one, or ...
Demolition approved for Library Square buildings
Council approved the demolition of the old Aurora Public Library and Senior Centre buildings on Victoria Street on Monday night after nearly 17 years of debate. Next step: deciding what to put there.
OMB paves way for Highland Gate redevelopment
A plan to transform the former Highland Gate Golf Course into a 159 unit residential development with a seven story condominium building represents “good planning,” ruled the Ontario Municipal Board last Thursday.
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