January 2014 Archive
$19m Joint Ops Centre takes step forward
The future of Aurora’s proposed $19 million new Joint Operations Centre became clearer this week as Councillors tentatively approved a budget to make the building a reality.
Residents should have the right to recall elected officials: Councillor
Residents across Ontario should have the right to turf their elected municipal officials if they lose the confidence of the public, according to Councillor Paul Pirri.
UPDATED: Police continue search for leads, family in Jamaican murder
Police are still searching for leads in the murder of Aurora resident Shirley Lewis-McFarlane. Ms. Lewis-McFarlane, 53, was found dead in her Discovery Bay, Jamaica, home on Monday, December 30 with injuries to her body. Described as a frequent visitor to the island, she suffered injuries to her head and face, but there were no signs of forced entry. On Friday...
VOTE 2014: Topouzova is first candidate out of the gate
Environmental advocate Svetla Topouzova aims to make a difference. The Aurora woman was the first resident to officially throw their hat in the ring for the 2014 Municipal Election, filing her papers soon after the registration book opened Thursday.
UPDATED: Detectives continue investigation after resident found murdered in Jamaica
A Canadian woman found dead in a home in Discovery Bay, Jamaica on December 30 has been confirmed as Shirley Lewis-McFarlane. Ms. Lewis-McFarlane, 53, was found dead Monday at the home. Described as a frequent visitor to the island...
Soup & Bread created hope at Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls events are held by potters in towns across North America in an effort to relieve homelessness and hunger. These events are a great ...
Thank God for Able Network and Apple Suites
(Re: “Able Network receives donations, opportunity from Apple Suites”, Dec. 18, 2013, Page 24) I read with interest the story of young Doug. What a ...
Questioning abuse of parking spaces
(Re: Abuse of Handicapped Parking Spaces is “rampant”, December 11) And I quote, “Handicapped parking is a basic common sense thing. It is yes or ...
Courtesy isn’t dead in Aurora
I think that you should give some kudos to the drivers of Aurora. I live on Wellington Street East and have watched them at the ...
BROCK’S BANTER: New Year’s Reality Check
By Brock Weir The clock is slowly ticking down on the last few hours of 2013. By the time you have read this, the sands ...
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