June 2022 Archive

Aurora aims at train whistle cessation – at St. John’s crossing

It might not be a slam dunk for advocates for a complete ban on train whistles in Aurora, but they may have moved the needle ...

Historical Society hit by multiple thefts last week

You may not have known it to look at it, but a humble wooden bench sitting on the verandah of Hillary House National Historic site ...

Back to the drawing board on leash-free areas after backlash

Local dog owners looking to exercise their dogs off-leash will have to wait a while longer for further opportunities after Council shelved – at least ...

Nature reserve shouldn’t go to the dogs, Councillors argue

The David Tomlinson Nature Reserve, located in Aurora’s northeast quadrant, was designed as a refuge for nature and a place for people to take in ...

Pride Fest organizers “beyond excited” for this month’s celebration

June is Pride Month and this month heralds a much-needed return to normalcy for organizers of the York Pride Festival. York Pride launched their 2022 ...

Backstories reception to bring art patrons together for first time since pandemic

Our shrunken world during the pandemic caused many people to think about communicating differently – and artists were no exception. Artist Andrew Cheddie Sookra’s inspiration ...

Review: Theatre Aurora presents “No Exit”

Theatre Aurora has gone back to Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic “No Exit” for their last play of the spring. The one-act play, written in 1944, tells ...

Gonsalves honoured with Aurora’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

Aurora is lucky to have volunteers who have given tirelessly over several years and in many different areas – volunteers like Rosalyn Gonsalves who was ...

Community Recognition Awards honour “heart and soul” of Aurora

The global pandemic has only underscored the importance of lending a hand to your friends and neighbours. From individuals who worked overtime mobilizing their community ...

Thousands expected for Sunday’s Aurora Street Festival

Thousands are expected to fill Yonge Street once again as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosts its first Street Festival since 2019. Previously postponed due ...

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