April 2017 Archive

Bylaw officers might no longer be able to enter properties without permission

If you have ever found a bylaw officer on your property unannounced, those days might soon be over. Aurora has set the wheels in motion on a process which could remove, in most cases, the rights of municipal bylaw officers to enter properties without full notification of the property owner.

Leash-free dog park to be improved to “a higher standard”

Aurora is a community that loves its dogs and soon Aurora will be showing a little bit more love to the Town’s popular leash-free dog park.

Newly discovered artefacts showcased for Vimy 100

Taking in newly donated items to Hillary House is almost a common, everyday occurrence for curator Erika Mazanik.

St. Max’s Langlois signs with Golden Gaels

The Queen’s Golden Gaels football program just gained an exceptional Aurora talent. Ben Langlois, slinging footballs for the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs in consecutive YRAA Championships, officially signed his letter of intent to attend Queen’s University in Kingston in the fall.

Action needed on new sports facility, say advocates

Aurora’s sports facilities are busting at the seams and it is only going to get worse with population growth, according to sports advocates.

Special Olympics hits the hoops at SAC

Special Olympics teams from across Ontario converged on St. Andrew’s College last week for some serious court time.

Reflections on over 40 years with local cadets

Last month, Phil Lusk returned home after 10 days shepherding over 40 of our local cadets, and seven other adults, around Europe to walk a mile in their forbears’ shoes.

First mile, last mile and Berczy Street solutions pushed by Council

When it comes to your morning or evening commute, it is often said that the first and last miles are the biggest challenge, and with all-day two-way GO Train service on the horizon for Aurora, local lawmakers and transit proponents are looking to make sure increased services do not increase the problem.

Metrolinx’s big shift could mean big changes for Aurora

After months of contentious debate around the Council table, representatives from Metrolinx, the Provincial body operating GO Transit, appeared before local lawmakers last week to outline their vision for the future.

Nominations now underway for 2017 Business Excellence Awards

If you know a business or business owner that has gone the extra mile, done something new and creative, or helped fill a special niche in the local business community, now is your chance to sing their praises.

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