The Auroran

Accessible playground endorsed for Diamond Jubilee Park, but committee wants more info

Accessibility means different things to different people, and that is what people helping steer the latest development of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park are finding.

Water plans could challenge Tamarac Trail residents: Councillor

Aurora’s drinking water system may have weathered the storm during this particularly harsh winter, but underground elements might cause undue challenges for one particular Aurora street, argue some Councillors.

Aurora chef named one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 by hospitality industry

The long-awaited spring officially arrives on Friday and for Aurora executive chef Andrew Evans, it is the time of year when the creative juices really start to flow.

Cardinal Carter plans reunion party to mark 25th anniversary

When Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School first opened its doors 25 years ago this year, they started with just 189 students, mostly in Grade 9, and a skeleton staff of just 14.

Cartwright Building set for new life as community health care hub

By Brock Weir For decades, the Cartwright Building near Yonge Street and Edward Street was home to the venerable company Canada Law Book. Now, four ...

Aurora is best place to live in York Region: ranking

Aurora is the best place to live in York Region, and among the best in Canada – so says MoneySense Magazine in their annual ranking of Canadian communities.

Aurora Council approves 3.75% tax hike

By Brock Weir Aurora homeowners can expect to pay just over $109 more in property taxes for 2014, following Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Councillors formally ...

Public meeting on Heritage District set for April 23

The session will give residents on both sides of the debate a chance to voice their concerns before Council ultimately...

BROCK’S BANTER: Here comes the boom

By Brock Weir In the months leading up to this October’s municipal election, Councillors are devoting a considerable amount of time, effort and money into ...