June 2018 Archive

Sports Dome lease renewed as bubble still lies in ruins

Its remains might still lie where it fell after an early May windstorm ripped it to pieces, but when the Aurora Sports Dome rises again, it will be secure on-site with a new lease agreement with the Town.

“Set aside emotion” in making the right decision, urge delegates on Hallmark lands

Aurora’s soccer and baseball communities once again made their respective pitches to Council last week over use of the Hallmark Lands, but fresh voices urged Council to take emotion out of the equation when looking at options to address significant shortfalls when it comes to local sports fields.

Local gardeners gear up for 100th anniversary Garden Tour by putting on the personal touch

You can tell a lot about a person by the objects they surround themselves with. Sometimes they are cherished mementos of their own past, or maybe a generational heirloom to show where their forebears have been and where their descendants are going.

Historical Society supports bid for designated business core

The Aurora Historical Society renewed its mandate as heritage advocate last week, throwing its weight behind a bid by the Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) to designate 15 of Aurora’s historic downtown storefronts under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Aurora FC men collect first win of League1 season

Three weeks after a first-round exit from the League1 Cup at the hands of Toronto’s ProStars FC, the Aurora FC men were able to exact their revenge.

Junior A Tigers make a play for physical talent

It’s a new era for the Aurora Tigers. That is the slogan making the rounds at the Aurora Tigers office, in the dressing room, and on social media.

Aurora Jays fall to Lisle in walk-off loss

The Aurora Jays’ struggles at the plate continued over the weekend in the North Dufferin Baseball League, scoring only a trio of runs while falling short against the Lisle Astros.

Aurora’s Vierling signs with OHL Firebirds

Not yet old enough to drive himself to practice, Evan Vierling is already thinking big in his plans for his future hockey career.

Plans for new fire station at Bayview and St. John’s move forward

A new fire station on the north end of Town, strategically located to better response times in both Aurora and Newmarket, cleared a significant hurdle last week.

Aurora’s trails are yours to discover Sunday — and every day

By Brock Weir There’s a way you can get to where you need to go in Aurora by avoiding just about all forms of traffic, ...

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