March 2018 Archive
Groups encouraged to get involved to help Aurora secure “Youth Friendly” designation
Community groups throughout Aurora operate programs geared towards kids and teens through various ways, but getting on the same page in ensuring the needs of local teens are met will help Aurora secure a second designation as a “Youth Friendly” community.
Supportive students recognized for making school a better place
Shyiem McGillvary knows firsthand the importance of making a friend. The Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School goes out of...
You never know when you’re going to need it: Put your best foot forward with Hospice hike
Heather R. makes herself comfortable on a couch. In her sight line is the hand-made harvest table she’s come to know so well, groaning down with fresh baked goods whose smells intermingles with the inviting scent of fresh flowers. It’s a scene that plays out in countless homes...
LED lights saving money, energy – but not as quickly as hoped
Since 2015, over 4,500 of Aurora’s street lights have been switched from traditional lamps to energy-efficient LED models, a move spurred in a bid to save both energy and money. But, while money and energy is being saved, it will take longer than expected for the expensive project to pay for itself
SENIOR SCAPE
By Jan Freedman While I was pondering what subject to write about this time, the decision was made for me by the devastating event that ...
Aurora’s Galajda, Sikura named to Hobey Baker final list
A pair of Aurora natives may just be the top collegiate hockey players in North America. Cornell goaltender Matthew Galajda, an ex-netminder with the St. Andrew’s College varsity squad, was a pleasant surprise for the Big Red this season in his freshman year.
Tigers teams battling in York-Simcoe finals
The rivalry between the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Redmen lives on. Of the six Aurora teams competing in the York-Simcoe Hockey League final series, three are battling their Yonge Street rivals.
Express bounced in OHL Cup semifinals
A bid for a second OHL Cup title fell short for the York-Simcoe Express, bowing out to the Vaughan Kings in the tournament’s semifinals on Saturday.
Powering up for “Power Off & Play”
Next phase in Healthy Kids Community Challenge aims for parents and kids to step away from screen time.
Progressive Conservatives re-open Newmarket-Aurora nomination
Supporters in Aurora's north riding await confirmation on how party will fill nomination slot.
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