February 2019 Archive

Birthday wishes turn to charity for minor Tiger

While most birthdays are all about getting, for Bella Di Palma, this year’s theme is certainly giving. Di Palma, who plays for the Novice AA Aurora Tigers, is collecting stuffed animals from the public prior to her March birthday, when she plans to distribute the goods to those who need them, just as Bella did last year.

Kobo Town set to spice up Valentine’s Day at Cultural Centre

If you’re looking to spice up your Valentine’s Day plans, look no further than Kobo Town, which is set to bring its warm calypso sounds to the Aurora Cultural Centre on February 14, just in time to get the blood pumping.

Broaden your horizons with Blind Date with a Book

If you’ve gone to a bar, you know the standard pickup lines “Hey, babe!” only goes so far, if you’re sitting on a bar stool. And, if you’ve tried dating in an app, those standard pickup lines might not be printable in a family newspaper. But, try this one on for size:

Pflag will continue to advocate for modern health curriculum in schools

A relevant sex-ed curriculum fosters safe spaces for students. This is the message Pflag will continue to drive home to the Ministry of Education as the results of a public consultation...

ESSAYS FROM THE EAST SIDE: Some people call it a Sling Blade…

By Corrie Clark If this were a double income household, my children would be pretty well off. But because it’s just me, we are considered ...

Saints march back to gold in home MacPherson tournament

The St. Andrew’s College Saints have reclaimed their throne. It took just under 45 minutes of play for the varsity hockey Saints to put away the winning goal in the storied MacPherson tournament, a 35-year tradition hosted by the Saints.

Quattrin joins Arrows for inaugural MLR season

With the franchise’s first Major League Rugby season on the horizon, the Toronto Arrows have filled their quiver.

SPORT SCRAPS: Multisport Matters

By Ron Weese The term “scrap” has a number of meanings. Most commonly used, “scraps” are left-overs; bits and pieces left on plate or on ...

New BIA is ready for business

Aurora's new Business Improvement Area sets out bold vision to make the historic downtown a destination

Environmental groups hail rollbacks on Bill 66

Environmental groups both here in Aurora and across the Green Belt and Oak Ridges Moraine are celebrating a win this week after,..

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