September 2014 Archive

Staples and Optimists thank Aurora for $5,700-worth of ROARs

When Staples and the Optimist Club of Aurora sent out a ROAR to help local students in need, Aurora shoppers had no hesitation in answering the call.

Snow contracts approved by Council last week amid drive to get things done before election

Not wanting to get anywhere close to leaving Aurora residents high and (mostly) dry this fall and into the winter, Council signed off on new contracts last week to outsource snow plowing on local roads and sidewalks.

Former Air Force Officer seeks to serve country again – as MP

As members of the Liberal Party of Canada descended on Markham this past weekend to share ideas and get ready for the next Federal election, area Liberals in the newly-created riding of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill had the opportunity to do the same here at home last week.

Young Laura loses brave battle with cancer after inspiring school and community

Hope was in the cold winter air last January as students, parents, and friends of the St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School community came together, along with musicians and performers from across York Region, in solidarity with Laura Nowosad.

VOTE 2014: Dawe and Gallo to square off in two-man Mayoral race

28 candidates vie for eight places on Aurora Council ahead of October 27 municipal election.

Collis Leather demolition to be decided amid environmental worries

The fate of redevelopment of the former Collis Leather factory will ultimately be in Council’s hands next week amid concerns about soil contamination.

Deal to buy old Aurora Armoury to close this month

After nearly 140 years as property of the Crown, the old Aurora Armoury will soon become property of the Town of Aurora.

Electronic cigarette ban stubbed out by Council

People relying on electronic cigarettes to help kick the habit can rest a little bit easier.

Pan-Am Torch relay could be centre of community celebration next year

There are just over 300 days until the 2015 Pan Am Games arrive in Toronto, and Aurora could get a piece of the action. While we might not be a host venue, the Pan Am Torch could be the centre of a community celebration next summer.

Culture Days at the Aurora Public Library

In celebration of Culture Days 2014, Aurora Public Library invites you to the culminating event of the “One Book One Aurora” community read project. For the past six months, our Town ...

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