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Delegates tell Council that Strong Mayor powers will hurt democracy

October 5, 2023   ·   0 Comments

Strong Mayor powers are expected to be granted this fall to more than two dozen communities across Ontario, including Aurora. But at last week’s Council ...

Some Council members say Housing Pledge is a step in the right direction to address crisis

Aurora’s contentious Housing Pledge was approved on a vote of 4 – 3 last week, with lawmakers in favour of the plan stating accelerating and ...

Councillors opposed to Housing Pledge question whether it will bring results or “chaos” to community

At last week’s Council meeting, lawmakers opposed to Aurora’s newly-approved Housing Pledge, which will see the community move towards a goal of 8,000 new housing ...

Chamber’s Celebrity Sports Dinner featuring Bourque, Clark, and Reid a big hit

NHL legends Ray Bourque and Wendel Clark brought the house down as they recounted colorful events from their professional careers on Thursday night at the ...

Merlin’s Hollow sculptures to find permanent homes in public places

David Tomlinson remembered at candlelight celebration

D-Day Veteran, Aurora resident, Joe Durkin dies at 99

Joe Durkin always questioned whether it was worth it – the “it” being international conflict. But, when he shared his unique story with people who ...

Voices of the World converge on Aurora Cultural Centre this fall

Voices of the World will continue to ring out through Aurora this fall as the Aurora Cultural Centre prepares for a busy fall performing arts ...

Police warn of opioid dangers after suspected overdoses in Newmarket

York Regional Police is warning the public about the dangers of opioid use after five calls for overdoses, one of them fatal, occurred within one ...

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation underscores the importance of listening and doing the work

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Pledge of 8,000 housing units by 2031 approved by Council

Council last week approved a new Housing Pledge which, if brought to fruition, will lead to the creation of 8,000 new housing units by 2031. ...

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