June 2019 Archive

Residents warn of heavy coyote presence in east Aurora

Residents in Aurora’s northeast quadrant are urging caution following an increase in coyote sightings in new developments.

Aurora’s Robert Thomas celebrates Stanley Cup win

He may not have been on the ice when the final buzzer sounded in the St. Louis Blues’ Game Seven win in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals, but that could not stop the shine in Robert Thomas’ eyes last Wednesday.

Armed and dangerous man wanted following violent incident in Aurora

Investigators with York Regional police High Risk Offenders Unit are seeking public assistance to locate a man believed to be armed and dangerous, who is ...

Plastic Free Aurora wants you to re-think what it means to be green

How many of you opened up a plastic container, unwrapped some packaging, or put a straw into a cup – only to toss it in the nearest blue box when you were finished?

Bill 108 intended to address planning backlog: Elliott

Politicians are never going to agree on 100 per cent of the issues 100 per cent of the time, but it is important to “have the lines of communication open,” says Newmarket-Aurora MPP Christine Elliott.

Newhook sees name rise to the top ahead of NHL Draft

A soaring season out west, and a former St. Andrew’s Saint and York-Simcoe Express has seen his name elevated to the elite levels of the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.

Residents call for “compromise” on stable neighbourhoods

The details, in their view, are far from perfect, but many residents in Aurora’s so-called stable neighbourhoods are looking for compromise to get firm protections in place sooner rather than later.

Students, Council raise Pride flags as York Region gears up for weekend festival

By Brock Weir Aurora students came together with a united voice on Thursday morning calling for continued efforts towards equity. Donning rainbow-coloured flower wreaths in ...

GETTING THINGS DONE

By Mayor Tom Mrakas Now that that the current Provincial government has rushed to pass Bill 108 on its way to a five-month break from ...

Removing remnants of century-old sawmill frees stream for local brook trout, uncovers history

By Brock Weir For over a century, pieces of our forgotten history were concealed just underfoot at Sheppard’s Bush, but recent efforts to replace a ...

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