November 2017 Archive

Spotlight “smiles” on local business excellence

By Brock Weir There were plenty of smiles to go around Thursday night when, after a five year absence, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce renewed ...

Young inventors solve problems big and small with their own innovations

We’ve all been told at one time or another that there’s...

Fire fighter Chris Lowe remembered as “bright, shining light”

Flags across Aurora and Newmarket were lowered last week in honour of active firefighter Chris Lowe, who died last Friday, November 17, while off duty.

Tigers keeping pace in the OJHL North division

With a pair of points each over a week’s worth of action for both the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes, the Canes remain a step above in the OJHL’s North division standings.

Flags lowered for firefighter Chris Lowe

Flags are at half-staff at all Town of Aurora and Town of Newmarket buildings and Central York Fire Services (CYFS) stations to honour active Firefighter ...

If you want to donate, think food over toys: Lions Club

It’s a trend Jim Bondy would rather see be discontinued, but if the number continues to rise he and the Aurora Lions Club are ready to tackle it head-on. The Lions...

This is why we Hoedown

I have spoken before about how unique the Magna Hoedown is as a community event. It requires commitment from many different entities. Firstly, we have ...

Students suffer in college strike

The strike which is happening at the Ontario Community Colleges is now in the fifth week. The students are in the middle between the College ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Change in the Brisk Air

By Brock Weir As the grandchild and great-grandchild of a raft of servicemen and women, Remembrance Day always has a special place in my heart. ...

Governor General’s remarks “out of line”

Last Wednesday the Governor General took on climate change deniers, occult practices and, unfortunately, people of faith. She said, in incredulous tones, “We are still ...

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