February 2019 Archive

Junior A Tigers losing streak reaches four games

The Aurora Tigers will be in tough in looking to return to OJHL contender status, after seeing their record plummet to 2-9-0-2 in the new year and their losing streak hit four games over the weekend.

Mobile clinic helps Addiction Services for York Region get to the heart of the problem

Addiction Services for York Region is getting to the heart of the problem with the launch of a new travelling clinic that will hit many of our community’s hotspots.

Wetlands missing from Climate Change conversation: Ducks Unlimited

One important word is missing from the conversation Canadians are having about climate change. Wetlands. Wetlands are natural defenders against extreme weather, protecting our communities ...

Town doing “great job” on sidewalks: senior

I am so thankful for the plowed and salted sidewalks that I use daily for my exercise. Being 92 years old, I need safe sidewalks, ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Celebrating Hometown Heroes

By Brock Weir Students, in my experience, have never failed to be enthralled by learning the stories of our heroes. I often cast my mind ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Federal Election

By Stephen Somerville It seemed like a federal election was held not that long ago. Four years does go by in a hurry. According to ...

TIME TRAVELLERS DIARY: When Daddy Steps off the Car

By Shawna White Curator, Aurora Museum & Archives This time of year is hard for many with the feeling of isolation brought about by seemingly ...

PARSA’S PERSPECTIVE: February Update

By Michael Parsa, MPP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill In the past few months I, along with my caucus colleagues, have been criss-crossing the province to meet ...

Property values brought into focus as residents, ratepayers speak up on stable neighbourhoods

Property values came into sharp focus Wednesday night as residents had their say on protecting the future of Aurora’s stable neighbourhoods. Nearly 100 residents turned out for last week’s Public Planning meeting, which was the first opportunity they had to state their positions to Council following a consultant’s report recommending measures the Town can put in place to restrict large-scale infill developments in long-established communities like Regency Acres, Aurora Heights and the homes in the vicinity of Town Park.

Growing community means growing need for volunteer snow shovellers: Neighbourhood Network

As communities grow and populations age, there are many challenges that are clear for all to see. But there are still some challenges that remain hidden if you haven’t had to walk the walk.

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