February 2015 Archive

Project manager set to oversee completion of Joint Operations Centre

By Brock Weir A project manager is set to come on board to oversee the completion of Aurora’s Joint Operations Centre. Council approved the new ...

Mayor touts Joint Operations Centre and leadership in annual address

Taking risks – calculated risks – is an integral component to success, according to Mayor Geoff Dawe, as he made his annual address to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce last week.

Fire on Council’s minds as tax hike currently stands at 5.66%

Aurora’s proposed residential tax increase now stands at 5.66 per cent, following the beginning of discussions on the Town’s operating budget. Council kicked off deliberations...

Clear bags program is a “make work” project

Some time ago, I sent an email to the previous Council on this matter. However, as a “soft launch” seems more imminent, I would like ...

Article forged lasting connection of joy and sorrow

I wanted to thank The Auroran for first introducing a story about an all-cancer survivor band called the Lymphomaniacs. They were hoping to find a ...

Winter Blues Fest spreads warmth throughout Aurora

By Brock Weir As Aurorans began feeling like they have had their fill of winter, there was a bit of a reprieve as the Aurora ...

Leisure Complex set to re-open Saturday after delays

The long-awaited, renovated Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) is set to re-open to the public on Saturday after months of delays.

Man charged with sexual assault at Aurora spa

Investigators handling the case urge anyone with information to contact police and believe there may be more victims out there who have not come forward.

Tigers clinch OJHL regular season title, face Newmarket in first round

For the first time since 2006-07, the Aurora Tigers are back atop Ontario Junior A supremacy. The regular season champs clinched...

BROCK’S BANTER: Igniting the Passion

By Brock Weir “Their inspiration has ignited in all of us a greater sense of purpose and certainly citizenship,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti at ...

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