May 2013 Archive

Council to take another shot at securing historic collections

Buyer’s remorse doesn’t typically come into play when people have delayed a bill of sale, but Councillors will have a shot this week at reconsidering their delay of acquiring the historic Aurora Collection for the Town.

Additional Regional representation takes next step

Aurora’s bid to have one more voice at the Regional Council table took one step forward last week. The late motion from Aurora Council to ask the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider additional representation for Aurora was approved by Regional Council by 2/3 majority on Thursday and, as a result, will come up for a more detailed debate in June.

“Preserving Communities” gains traction in Aurora

The efforts of MPP Frank Klees to have local Councils be the ultimate authority when it comes to new developments and their impacts on existing neighbourhoods gained some added traction in Aurora last week.

Even off duty, firefighter’s sense of commitment goes beyond borders

Firefighters are often referred to as “heroes among us” for the brave work they do within the community, but their work is not limited to what they do on the truck or on their beat – and Aurora native Adam Simson is proof of that.

Removing Code of Conduct is a “step backward”, says Councillor

Aurora took a step backward last week in taking the Town’s controversial Code of Conduct off the books, according to Councillor Wendy Gaertner.

Details of new awards for old businesses to be hammered out in June

Aurora’s 150 years of business heritage could be honoured with an awards ceremony this fall. Plans continue to fall into place on “longevity” awards being considered by...

Residents have second chance to plan Library Square’s future Thursday

From parking lots to a public piazza, ideas for the future of Library Square are set to come up for another review this Thursday. It is the second of four public consultation sessions...

Transit improvements will come at a cost

Ontario Politicians could be spurred into action next week debating the next big steps for The Big Move, the multi-billion dollar transit plan proposed by Metrolinx to improve access to public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Important issues facing residents are sometimes “invisible”

History is said to be written by the victors, but when it comes to pressing challenges facing communities like Aurora, awareness and the comfort level in discussing what can be tough subjects often depends on who is doing the talking.

Board celebrates success of Williams student

As Megan Jana, a Grade 12 student at Dr. G.W. Williams High School, prepares to graduate and live out her dreams in the Big Apple, much of her time is spent laying a good foundation for the legacy she leaves behind.

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