Region looks to redevelop and twin Aurora well by 2017

October 9, 2013 · 0 Comments

Wells serving the Yonge Street Aquifer have been underperforming when it comes to pumping – and Aurora could be part of the solution.

Pedestrian crossing for seniors comes in over budget

Safer crossings on an increasingly busy section of John West Way are expected to take one step closer to becoming a reality this week. Councillors are set to approve the installation of new pedestrian signals on the heavily...

Feet have yet to fail Aurora’s George Biondic

George Biondic is a man on the run. With an eye to races ahead, the 61-year-old athlete works to keep his feet in tip-top condition after they have carried him through

Roads and recreation are big spenders, but Rec is big earner

There’s no shortage of people taking advantage of services offered by the Town of Aurora – but while residents appear to enjoy the services offered by the municipality, they have many more options compared to residents of other towns, according to a report.

Aurora artist finds passion and creative outlet in leather

By Brock Weir Growing up in Colombia, Chole Vargas always had a need to express himself. With a passion for art, he attended a theatre ...

Fab Lab proposal for old library to come forward this month

Future plans for Aurora’s Library Square were put off once again until more information can come forward on a joint proposal from the Region of York and Seneca College for the old public library building.

Some Councillors welcome “tougher” tree protection…

Councillors remain divided on a new bylaw which would impose tougher restrictions on residents and golf courses looking to cut down trees. The proposed bylaw was...

…while others argue it is “illogical” and lot size does matter

Should a property owner with a quarter-acre property and a handful of trees have the same restrictions as someone with two or more acres and a large swath of woodland when it comes to tree cutting?

Commission finalizes Federal boundary change

Aurora’s federal electoral boundaries will officially split in time for the next Federal election. Proposals to split Aurora’s federal riding at Wellington Street have...