August 2018 Archive

Aurora Votes 2018: Gaertner wants Aurora to “stick to the plan”

Wendy Gaertner has seen issues come, issues go, and issues addressed during her four terms on Aurora Council, but one perennial topic that has been top of mind during each of those terms has been the revitalization of Aurora’s Downtown Core.

Lutes offers “music for all occasions” at Concerts in the Park

He first picked up his guitar as a teen to impress the girls – and, by his own admission, it was a pretty successful tactic. But now that he’s got the girl, and some kids to boot, New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter Jared Lutes finds inspiration on the road.

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Sugar, We’re Going Down

By Rachel Dice Summer Intern Aurora Museum & Archives With summer in full swing and appetites turning to cool summer treats, Aurora is once again ...

Mark your calendar: Doors Open at Merlin’s Hollow

Don’t miss your chance to visit Merlin’s Hollow on Saturday, August 18 as part of the thirtieth annual Doors Open Aurora Event. Be sure to drop by between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 181 Centre Crescent (a tiny road off of Centre Street between the railway track and Industrial Parkway with the garden the only house on the left).

MARKET MUSINGS: Music in the breeze

By Jan Freedman Wow. Saturday was another spectacular day at the Farmers’ Market. It was sunny, hot and humid but there was a breeze that ...

Aurora FC director says 2026 World Cup will have “huge impact” on Canadian soccer

Though still eight years in the future, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is arguably already changing the landscape of Canadian soccer.

York 9 FC names Brennan as inaugural head coach

A student of the game for over thirty years, Canadian soccer legend Jim Brennan now steps into the role of teacher. The former TFC captain, and founding organizer of York 9 FC of the newly-formed Canadian Premier League, was announced as the team’s first head coach at a news conference on Friday.

Basso honoured with Youth Award for making community more inclusive

She has dedicated her life so far to making a positive difference in the lives of others within her community, and now Nicole Basso has been honoured by her community for her efforts.

To Serve & Savour could be biggest-ever fundraiser for Wounded Warriors

Chef Jonathan Goodyear is pictured at the Magna Golf Club. Auroran photo by Brock Weir By Brock Weir Renowned chefs from across Canada – including ...

Accessibility concerns are being addressed at Library Square: CAO

The number of accessible parking spaces in the latest plans for Library Square has climbed from two to three, and planners are leaving the door open for more as designers address concerns surrounding accessibility.

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