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Community Recognition Awards: Paputsis recognized as “Good Neighbour” Sam

January 8, 2021   ·   0 Comments

Good deeds often go unrecognized by the wider community, especially if it is neighbour to neighbour, but the people Sam Paputsis counts among friends decided ...

Ecole Saint-Jean kids come together as “COVID Busters”

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t dampened the spirits of six youth from École Elémentaire Catholique Saint-Jean, who are the brains behind COVID Buster, an online program ...

Residents and staff of York Region’s LTC to be vaccinated by January 21

The Region of York has begun the roll-out of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to area long-term care homes and all residents and staff of area facilities ...

Chasing Painted Horses is 2021 One Book One Aurora pick

As he headed in the direction of a fairground attraction, five-year-old Drew Hayden Taylor stopped in his tracks to look at a small horse taking ...

Buck “had a big heart but didn’t let it get in the way of a good political fight”

Evelyn Buck, Aurora’s first female mayor, is being remembered for her passion for the community she represented for decades. Ms. Buck, who began her political ...

Community answers call and helps Neighbourhood Network fulfil wishes big and small

As soon as Natala Annenkova drove into their driveway last Tuesday morning, the Neighbourhood Network team was ready to go. In the blink of an ...

Council motion raises questions on service levels during budget process

A motion from Councillor John Gallo to pause certain new hires at Town Hall last week sparked a debate around existing municipal service levels as ...

“Mice” help Aurorans in need with help from Oakridge Fashions

Mice aren’t something you normally welcome into your home, but hundreds of “mice” have found warm homes across Aurora this holiday season which, in turn, ...

Thousands of Christmas cards en route to Canadian soldiers thanks to community efforts

Dianne Harrison spends this time of year filling her car with precious cargo. They are often festively decorated with colourful wrapping paper. Some bear hand-written ...

Up Your Life guide helps residents “navigate their way through life”

COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways. People are experiencing isolation, anxiety, depression and loneliness, and all manner of challenges that have only been ...

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