July 2018 Archive

Library Square plans “significantly enhance accessibility,” says CAO

(Re: Accessibility issues plague Library Square plans, says advocate, July 19) The Town would like to take the opportunity to clarify some misinformation that appeared ...

Ballard’s election statement is “disingenuous,” says reader

(Re: Former MPP Chris Ballard confirms Mayoral bid, July 12) It was with incredulity I read in last week’s Auroran that recently unemployed MPP Chris ...

“Canada didn’t happen by accident and won’t continue without effort”

Prime Minister talks unity, trade challenges at local rally.

Hallmark sports fields designs called into question

At could be back to the drawing board this week on plans for a multipurpose sports field and softball diamond on Aurora’s Hallmark Lands.

Youth patients’ recoveries are brightened with hospital overhaul

Chances are, when you think of hospitals, some of the first images that come to mind might be of a cold, sterile space that can best be described as “beige or greige”, not necessarily the most potent combination for inspiration and recovery.

Apps debuts on rugby sevens World Cup stage

An up-and-coming force on the world rugby stage, Olivia Apps traded in the blue, black, and white of the Aurora Barbarians for the red and white of Team Canada in her national debut at the Rugby World Sevens in January.

Aurora Votes 2018: Harold Kim wants to continue standard of “servant leadership”

By Brock Weir In 2014, Aurora voters elected Harold Kim on his pledge of “servant leadership,” that is, a commitment to serve the needs of ...

Michael Thompson to seek third Council term

Big issues are set to become the hallmark of the final months of this Council term, and Michael Thompson would like to see these projects through to completion in the years ahead.

Eating healthy begins at home for local seniors in new partnership

Chartwell Hollandview has, since its inception, prided itself on helping seniors lead healthy and active lives within its own community, whether it is exercise classes or growing their own vegetables in raised flower beds on site, but now they’re branching out into the wider community.

Food insecurity doesn’t take a summer vacation: Food Pantry in need of seasonal staples, toiletries

Over the past year, members of the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Constituency Youth Council have been hard at work keeping their fingers on the pulse of the community and getting a handle on issues just below the surface.

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