The Auroran

“Give Back Awards” honour students beyond the books

When John Crowell looks over applications each year for the annual Give Back Awards, he wonders just what he did with his high school years. But, for the Manager of Social Responsibility for Magna International, it is an eye-opener to...

Report shows employment growth across York Region

A new report shows York Region has shown exponential employment growth from 2012 to 2013. The York Region Employment and Industry Growth 2013 report was presented to Regional Council last week.

Aurora students face off in trial of drug dealer murder – but all in good fun

It’s not every day that Aurora’s Natalie Ganzhorn’s fate was in the hands of the courts – and herself. That is just what happened, however, taking the stand last week as a “suspect” in a murder trial.

Council considers restricting open forum, broadcasts in election year

Broadcasts of Council and General Committee meetings, as well as Open Forum, could be shut down early this year as the 2014 Municipal Election approaches.

Over 900 doctors to lace up in Aurora and Newmarket to benefit Mental Health

Mental health issues have an impact on all areas of society – from the family, to the wider community, and even the doctors treating those affected.

Special Council meeting planned to consider referendum on ward system

A special Council meeting is slated for next Monday, March 24 to consider the future of a ward system in Aurora. Following Council’s decision last fall...

Ballard and Twinney to be acclaimed as Liberal, PC candidates next week

Ontarians still don’t know when they will be going to the polls just yet, but the upcoming Provincial Election race will be solidified next week. Ontario Liberal candidate – and Aurora Councillor – Chris Ballard is slated to be...

3.75% tax increase set for approval at next week’s Council meeting

Aurora’s proposed 3.75 per cent budget increase is due to be finalized at next Tuesday’s Council meeting. After beginning the process last fall, and hours of debates over such issues as...

Kerry’s Place marks 40th anniversary as “best kept secret”

In the past, people living with autism and other challenges on the autism spectrum were often living in a world of darkness or, perhaps worse, put into “dark places”. But Kerry’s Place Autism Services provides a vital beam of “sunshine”...