July 4, 2024
Affordable Housing plan up for public review following tentative Council approval
Members of the public will now have a chance to weigh in on the Aurora’s Affordable Housing Action Plan after Council formally received the draft ...
George Street School demo approved, but public consultation will determine land’s future
Council has given the green light to demolishing the former George Street School building. Local lawmakers voted 6 – 0 to begin the demolition process ...
New Sports Plan needed to address “evolving needs” of athletic community
Aurora’s Sports Plan was intended to guide local athletic developments from 2015 – 2020, but it now requires an overhaul to meet the current needs ...
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Seniors Community Grant helps local residents stay active and engaged
The Aurora Seniors’ Centre works tirelessly to help older residents stay active and engaged within the community and their efforts got a boost from the ...
Grand Evolution will pay tribute to Styx, Journey at Concert series
The music of Styx and Journey will get audiences up on their feet next Wednesday, July 10, when Grand Evolution: A Tribute to Styx and ...
Community groups get boost from the Magna Community Fund
Ten local non-profits got a significant boost last week when they were announced as the 2024 recipients of the Magna Community Fund. Among this year’s ...
Aurora, You Can Play team up to promote sport inclusivity
Aurora will further promote inclusivity in sport through a new partnership with You Can Play. The You Can Play Project aims to “ensure the safety ...
Citizen of the Year Cunningham formally recognized for volunteerism
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Affordable Housing plan up for public review following tentative Council approval
Members of the public will now have a chance to weigh in on the Aurora’s Affordable Housing Action Plan after Council formally received the draft ...
George Street School demo approved, but public consultation will determine land’s future
Council has given the green light to demolishing the former George Street School building. Local lawmakers voted 6 – 0 to begin the demolition process ...
Countdown is on for celebration of Business Excellence as Chamber announces nominees
The countdown is on for one of the most important night in the local business community as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees ...
Province allocates $16 million to combat invasive species Ontario-wide
Combatting invasive species has been a costly operation for local governments and community organizations alike – and now, the Province of Ontario will kick in ...
Award-winning country artist Leah Daniels to kick-off Concerts in the Park
Award-winning country artist Leah Daniels will take over the Town Park band shell as Aurora kicks off the popular Concerts in the Park Summer series. ...
Sports
SAC’s Dean Letourneau taken 25th by Boston and Jack Pridham chosen 92nd by Chicago at the 2024 NHL Draft
It was a big weekend for the St. Andrew’s College hockey program as two of its graduates were chosen by NHL Original Six teams in ...
Titans’ Director of College Placement Bailey commits 22 “Class of 2024” student-athletes to US and Canadian destinations
The Titans Baseball Club, whose five Canadian Premier Baseball League teams play out of St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, faced a significant challenge last September: ...
Aurora’s Owen Norris has big offensive weekend for the 18U Titans
Owen Norris’s offensive production last weekend caught the attention of 18U Head Coach Kirby Smith. The pitcher/infielder from Aurora, who will be playing for the ...
New Sports Plan needed to address “evolving needs” of athletic community
Aurora’s Sports Plan was intended to guide local athletic developments from 2015 – 2020, but it now requires an overhaul to meet the current needs ...
11UA Tigers Rep Hockey Players thank sponsor with team-building activity at CREAM Barber Shop
Eleven 11UA Aurora Tigers graced their hockey team’s sponsor with their presence on Saturday afternoon. In a gesture of thanks for owner Matteo Pinchera’s support ...
I.O.O.F. Lodge #148 donates $500 to Sport Aurora’s All Kids Can Play program
Vice Grand Anthony Garramone of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #148 presented a $500 donation to Sport Aurora President Ron Weese on Friday. ...
Nembhard selected to National Team’s Olympic Training Camp Roster
There was team-building at a local level on Saturday at CREAM, but there is also team-building being conducted at a national level as Canada Basketball ...
Top NHL prospect Letourneau bids adieu to SAC, sets sights on Boston College
Dean Letourneau took time from a wonderfully busy schedule to discuss both his stellar 2023-24 season with the SAC Saints and an impressive timeline of ...
Sport Aurora’s 5th annual “All-Sport—One Day” showcases seven sports at McMahon Park
Sport Aurora’s 5th annual “All-Sport—One Day” event was held in pleasant Spring conditions at McMahon Park on Saturday. Three sports were featured in the morning ...
Tyler Pridham commits to the Division 1 State College of Florida Manatees
Aurora resident and veteran Titans outfielder Tyler Pridham signed his letter of intent last week to attend the State College of Florida and compete for ...
Arts & Culture
Taylor Swift and classic rock tributes, local bands form Concerts in the Park season
If you’re a Swiftie and weren’t able to snag a coveted ticket to her Eras tour, come out to Town Park this summer for the ...
First Drag King Story Hour a hit for Aurora Public Library
The Magna Room at the Aurora Public Library was the scene of joy and inclusion on June 1 as the APL hosted its first Drag ...
Peacekeeping Past & Present in focus at Hillary House National Historic Site
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be marked by the Aurora Historical Site with a presentation from a decorated peacekeeper. Next Wednesday, May ...
WeeFestival set to wow youngsters with Paper Playground
Youngsters will be able to flex their creative muscles in brand new ways this month as the Aurora Cultural Centre partners with WeeFestival to bring ...
Shadowpath makes sure love is in the air this Valentine’s at local gallery
Everybody has a story that can inspire. This is a philosophy that drives York Region’s Shadowpath Theatre Productions and has served to inspire a new ...
Renowned painter Helen Lucas, best known for paintings of flowers, passes away
Painting is all Helen Lucas ever wanted to do. The renowned painter passed away November 27. She was 92. Helen was a huge presence in ...
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Juno Award-winning Sealy bringing Jazz to Trinity next week
Toronto-based Canadian Jazz icon Joe Sealy and collaborator Paul Novotny will help open the Aurora Cultural Centre’s fall performing arts season next week with a ...
Comic creation to woodcarving, Cultural Centre’s fall education programs offer something for everyone
Whether it’s comics for the kids or woodcarvings simple or elaborate, if you’re learning to pick up a new artistic skill this fall, the Aurora ...
Theatre Aurora explores human connections in season of favourites
Canada’s most prominent literary heroine and Agatha Christie’s most prominent sleuth might not have much in common, but the stories surrounding them tell important tales ...
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