Ontario Bill backtracks on OMB reform: Mayor

May 9, 2019 · 0 Comments

A new bill introduced into the Ontario Legislature in the name of creating more housing will take away the ability of communities like Aurora to have a say in planning decisions, according to Mayor Tom Mrakas.

Council to forge ahead with electoral, ward review

By Brock Weir Council is set to forge ahead with a review process that could lead to the implementation of a ward system of government. ...

Get off the couch and on your feet for the Community Better Challenge

By Brock Weir It is time to get off your couch and onto your feet to help Aurora clinch the title of Canada’s most active ...

Gaertner apologises to area renters following Council comments

Councillor Wendy Gaertner issued an apology at the Council table last week after comments made earlier this month raised the ire of local renters.

Thousands turn out for annual Run or Walk for Southlake

Rain or shine, one thing is for certain: the annual Run or Walk for Southlake has York Region residents coming out in droves.

Province moves to improve, safeguard Community Housing across Ontario

All three levels of government need to work together to ensure Ontario’s most vulnerable have a place to live, according to Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Retail set to make a comeback at former Canadian Tire site

Canadian Tire may have moved from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue, but the company is looking to re-invest in its old site and bring new retail opportunities to Aurora’s south end.

Walk for Wellness raises more than $17,000 for senior services

They laced up their running shoes, did their stretches and, in some cases, unfolded their walkers or whipped out their Nordic walking poles, and hit the track last Saturday with the same mission – to raise much needed funds for senior services in York Region and South Simcoe.

Local art teacher explores “surreal” life at Library gallery

By Brock Weir As an instructor, Kim Steffen is inspired every time she walks into the classroom. Ms. Steffen, who teaches art at Aurora Montessori ...

Last chance to see thought-provoking “Watershedsci” exhibition

Whether it is traditional paint, pieces created from debris found along the Lake Simcoe shoreline, or small pieces of fabric suspended from the ceiling to represent microplastics omnipresent in our water, Watershedsci has sparked no shortage of thought-provoking discussion.

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