March 2014 Archive

Neighbours divided over Heritage District plans

Planners behind a proposed second Heritage Conservation District in Aurora looked for characteristics that unified a community – but these plans left a community divided last week.

District’s future lies in public planning meeting

Southeast property owners will have further chance to speak out next month on conservation district.

Proposed development near Yonge and Wellington spurs Council contention

A long-vacant lot near Yonge and Wellington is set to become new apartment building, but questions were raised whether this will help or hinder neighbourhood.

BROCK’S BANTER: Pink Shirts & Motorcycles

By Brock Weir Sometimes a week comes along when there are few things to talk about. Some issues might not seem particularly interesting, whereas other ...

OTTAWA REPORT

By Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora Winter Paralympic Games Following Canada’s success at the Olympic Games in Sochi last month, Canada is looking forward to the ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE

Who would I be for a week? By Stephen Somerville One of my favourite pasttimes is golf. I love playing the sport and also watching ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Water, Water Everywhere

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Chances are, if your day has been like mine, you have used water multiple times. You turned a tap and water came ...

ASK THE DESIGNER: Refresh Your Space

Refresh Your Space For Spring By Jean Bisnaire Niche Decor What small things can I do around my house to freshen it up for Spring? ...

Councillor questions ballooning price cost of JOC

How did the JOC budget go from $15m to $26m? That’s a question many are asking, including me. Let’s start with the need. Yes, I ...

Applications open for Give Back Awards

This year’s Give Back Awards are officially open! Established in 2004, these Awards are an annual $500 cash prize donated by Magna International Inc. to ...

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