The Auroran

Ministry seeks public input: Trustee candidate

As a trustee candidate in Aurora and King Township for the York Region District School Board, I would like to let the readers know that ...

Reader questions Ballard’s sign colours

Does anyone else see the irony and hypocrisy in Aurora mayoral candidate Chris Ballard clearly distancing himself from his historical “red” past with his election ...

Gaertner has this resident’s vote

With so much negativity in politics these days, especially as we are in the midst of our second election in less than six months, I ...

Resident counters election claims on development

As a resident of Aurora for nearly 60 years, who has taken the time to be an informed member of the community by participating in ...

Mrakas has this resident’s vote

Over the last four years I have witnessed Tom Mrakas’ dedication to his constituents as a Councillor. He constantly answered questions, whether it be in ...

Dancing with the Stars crosses $250k fundraising mark to Easter Seals kids to camp

Local celebrities burned up the dance floor to make dreams come true for Easter Seals Kids this month, in the fourth annual Dancing with the Stars Newmarket-Aurora.

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: The First Canadian Woman Dentist

Katerina von Holt Co-op Student Aurora Museum & Archives During the late 1800s it would be common to find anesthesia, vitalized air and baked porcelain ...

Better? Needs improvement? Candidates are questioned on where outgoing Council has fallen short

An election wouldn’t be complete without at least one candidate stating “more should be done” on any particular subject – and Aurora’s municipal campaign is no exception. What sets this campaign apart, however, is that three of the four men vying...

Libraries help shape the lives of people and their communities, says new CEO

Some people might think of a dusty pile of books when they think of libraries, a place where one has to be quiet and, if not, you get a stern “shush!” from the nearest Librarian.