May 2019 Archive

CHRISTINE’S CHRONICLES: 2019 Budget and Around the Riding with Christine

By Christine Elliott, MPPNewmarket-Aurora Since my last Chronicle, I had the pleasure to be part of several key events in Aurora and met with constituents ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Clifford Gambell – An Update

By Stephen Somerville I was on a business trip last week when I received an e-mail on my private account. It was from Andrea McKechnie, ...

GETTING THINGS DONE

By Mayor Tom Mrakas Regional Council was recently presented with a report from the Office of Social Services on York Region’s homeless population, titled, “Update ...

Seniors’ Centre breaks down barriers by breaking down “walls”

It was a lively discussion over the phone as five local residents – men and women – debated the true origin of the telephone.

Elliott, Parsa focus on business growth, education at Chamber breakfast

Making it easier for businesses to grow was a common thread in a breakfast talk with local MPPs Christine Elliott and Michael Parsa last week, hosted by the Aurora & Newmarket Chambers of Commerce.

Aurora student brings home crown in World Debating Championships

Aurora’s Anna Croxon brought home top honours last week at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships.

We Are Still Here! challenges stereotypes surrounding Indigenous peoples

By Brock Weir Deron Ahssen:nase Douglas bristles at the word “resilient.” All too often Indigenous children are being described that way. It often comes first, ...

Sports plan to be implemented by new staff person at Town Hall

Council’s efforts to bring the implementation of Aurora’s Sports Plan in-house were approved by local lawmakers last week.

Provincial changes will have “significant impact” on students, says School Board

Following sweeping changes proposed to the Province’s education system, the York Region District School Board has sent the Ministry of Education a “letter of concern” outlining significant – often negative – impacts they see coming down the pipe.

Youth actors find their voices at Theatre Aurora this week

By Brock Weir They have entertained and inspired generations with their daring feats and spellbinding stories, but Robin Hood and modern-day superheroes have something else ...

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