April 2017 Archive

BROCK’S BANTER: Bringing In The Vote

By Brock Weir Despite numerous public meetings held throughout the fall, the Federal government disappointed many people who voted for them across the country when ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Spring Musings 2017

By Stephen Somerville Before this column returns to the local themes of people, politics and public affairs, below are six unconnected, stream-of-conscious and (most likely) ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Showing support in various ways can help make a difference!

By Mayor Geoff Dawe I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter long weekend with their family and friends. Thank you to all the participants ...

MP’s REPORT: Vimy and Volunteers

By Kyle Peterson, MP Newmarket-Aurora It has been a busy few weeks both in Aurora and in Ottawa. I was pleased to return home for ...

Thanks to a local veteran nets Williams students a surprise

By Brock Weir Carl Bedal has inspired many Aurorans over the years with his poignant story of serving in the navy during the Second World ...

Cadets bring home the experiences of Vimy soldiers for community commemoration

By Brock Weir Over the last few weeks, young Canadians have followed in the footsteps of the thousands of young men who marched off to ...

Local resident supports Southlake Run after hospital saves his life

For the past 25 years, Aurora resident John Hartman has selected one charity per year to throw his support behind. This year, his chosen cause happens to be the one that saved his life just last year.

Region backs “revenue neutral” tax shift

Regional Councillors have backed a push from municipalities like Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville to make any potential shifts in the ratios of tax paid by residential property owners to commercial property owners revenue neutral to homeowners.

Aurora Tigers name new head coach

The Aurora Tigers are hoping they have finally found the guy to right their ship. Vince Bellissimo was named the new head coach of the Junior A club this month, bringing with him a wealth of experience as both a player and an executive.

Clarity needed on what constitutes a “dangerous dog”

Aurora is looking to set down clear definitions on just what constitutes a “dangerous dog.” Council approved a notice of motion from Mayor Geoff Dawe last week calling on Aurora to ...

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