The Auroran

Hillary House welcomes Aurorans to Doors Open

Set back from the hustle and bustle of Yonge Street sits Hillary House National Historic Site, often described as Aurora’s hidden gem. Where else can visitors enjoy stunning Gothic Revival architecture, while examining 150-year-old doctors’ kits full of well-worn tools?

Council calls on province to put their money where their mouth is with election reforms

When it comes to reforming how municipal elections are run, Aurora’s Council says what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. The move came as Council was asked to weigh in on the Province’s review of the Municipal Elections Act, a review...

All roads lead to the Aurora Cultural Centre in new exhibitions

Three artists set out on very different personal journeys – two over water, and the other delving deep into himself to find his roots. Their divergent paths have come together, however, in a harmonious dual exhibition now underway at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Canada Post “going through time of change” and transition: Crown Corporation

In 2006, Canadians mailed over 5 billion pieces of mail, but just over six years later, this rate had fallen by over a billion pieces, according to Canada Post. As these numbers continue to dwindle...

Aurora needs to know where communications are falling short, says Council

Nearly two-thirds of residents surveyed say they are largely satisfied with the way the Town of Aurora is communicating with them but, for many Councillors, the larger question is why they’re falling short of the mark with the balance.

Community radio station receives tentative green light – with significantly smaller price tag

A new radio station based out of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex to be run by – and serve – the community took a significant step forward at Council last week.

Canada’s Silver Star and Golden Girl take the court to pass the 56-year baton

In 1959, Robert Bedard set the standard for Canadian tennis at the Pan American Games. Well, actually, he won a silver medal in the Chicago games in the Men’s Singles. But...

Aurora student nabs international design prize

Ria Da Costa's intricate "Lennox Desk" was proudly displayed in the Scottish Parliament. As a first-generation Canadian, Ria Da Costa was conscious of some of the attitudes of her elders in her parents’ homeland of Trinidad. There was a time, she said, when women weren’t seen as...

Neighbours “elated” over Mavrinac purchase

Residents in Aurora’s northeast are celebrating a “big win” for the Town after learning the municipality has purchased a six acre parcel of land on Mavrinac Boulevard for $2.47 million.