April 2022 Archive

Area hospices join forces for in-person Hike

The global pandemic forced many community organizations to shift their fundraising efforts to virtual or simply onto the backburner – but two area hospices are ...

Mental Health week focuses on “empathy” and meeting the needs of our changing world

It is no secret that the pandemic has, for many, spurred mental health challenges and exacerbated existing struggles, but that is just one example of ...

Remaining mask mandates extended until June 11

Remaining mask mandates on transit, in health care settings and in congregate care settings have been extended until June 11 as York Region sees a ...

Aspiring singers, dancers, actors to compete at Aurora Performing Arts Festival

Aurora’s annual Teen Idol competition has seen dozens of teens and tweens step forward and showcase their vocals since its inception. Now, youth whose talents ...

Five Aurora graduates earn Give Back Awards

As the end of the 2021-2022 school year appears on the horizon, five Aurora Grade 12 students have secured bursaries from Magna International to further ...

Public celebration for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee set for June

Just in time for Queen Elizabeth II’s 96th birthday this Thursday, April 21, the Town of Aurora has formally announced a public celebration in honour ...

Volunteer Brian North honoured with Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship

After donning a suit and tie for a virtual meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Aurora’s Brian North was quickly off to spend some time on a ...

Train whistle cessation gets thumbs-down from municipal staff

Renewed efforts by Aurora residents to muffle whistles as trains come through Aurora have received a thumbs-down from municipal staff. This week at the Committee ...

Council to mull ways of appointing Deputy Mayor under ward system

This fall’s municipal election in Aurora will be very different compared to years past. Instead of voting for a Mayor and up to six Council ...

Council members begin to signal re-election plans

Candidates for Mayor, Ward Councillor, and School Trustee positions can formally register for this fall’s municipal election beginning Monday, May 1. While that date is ...

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