April 2018 Archive

End-of-driveway plowing could cost 1 – 2% tax hike

Windrows. They’re a dark reality of the Canadian winter. You can spend a good hour shovelling out your driveway to go to work in the morning, only to have the snow plow come down your street and block you in with a fresh mound to clear. But, how much is it worth to you to make this a thing of the past?

Hockey stick theft “ a sad commentary on community”

I am a resident of Aurora and have been since 1990. To show my respect and pay a small personal tribute to the Humbolt Broncos ...

A belated thank you for a helping hand

This is to belatedly thank a young lady called Michelin who came to my assistance when I could not find my car keys on a ...

Kennedy infill application raises neighbour concerns

An Open Letter to Council (Re: Infill development would bring six homes to Kennedy Street lot, April 12) I have lived in Aurora for about ...

BROCK’S BANTER: At the epicentre of grief

By Brock Weir How can you find a focus for your grief when it hits so close to home? Sadly, this is something we are ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Thanks for the Memories

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Well folks, this is my last column. I was going to make next week’s column my last but as next week’s paper ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Public Service announcement for parents of students graduating high school

By Stephen Somerville As the parent of a Grade Nine student attending Aurora High School, my wife and I receive a weekly e-mail update on ...

MP’s REPORT: Cannabis Regulations Forum

By Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Over the past couple of months my team and I have received requests for more information regarding the ...

Council questions Petch House’s future after splitting with wedding chapel option

Could it be splitsville for Petch House and the Town of Aurora? The relationship between one of Aurora’s oldest buildings and the municipality hit a rough patch this week after Councillor Tom Mrakas’ attempts to convert the historic building into a venue for civil marriages brought up more questions than answers.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation receives boost from TD

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation’s ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the local watershed received welcome support this week from TD Bank.

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