Community Recognition: Shirley Cook honoured for being a good neighbour with a bright “Howdy Do”

January 11, 2019 · 0 Comments

Making the move into an assisted living facility can be a daunting prospect not only for the individual having to settle into a new environment, but also for the people who love them. This was something recognized by Shirley Cook when she moved into Chartwell Aurora and, as...

Community Recognition: Rob Johnson honoured for helping victims

Accident scenes can be cleaned up, some of the damage left by fire can be repaired, and physical wounds often heal. But those involved in the accident, fire, or incident that led to physical injury can have emotional and psychological wounds that stick with them for the rest of their lives.

Artists tap into “Memory” for SOYRA show

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but images can also help preserve and spur memories. A painting of an Italian streetscape might...

Questions still need to be answered on retail pot, say Councillors

Councillors say there are still many questions that need to be answered at or before Special Council meeting January 21 on whether to opt in or out.

Aurora says no to “Open for Business” legislation that could have environmental impact

Aurora has formally said “no” to Ontario’s Bill 66, which could give municipalities the ability to...

Recycle Coach aims to help residents unravel the mysteries of the Blue Bin

If you’ve ever been confused over what items should go in the Blue Bin or the Green Bin before ultimately giving up and throwing everything into a black garbage bag, a new app is here to help.

Council looks beyond Sport Aurora for sports initiatives

Council could be looking beyond Sport Aurora for the delivery of sports programs this year, following the last Council meeting of 2018. On a vote of 5 – 2, Council chose not to extend the Sport Aurora Funding Agreement struck in the last term of Council for the development of the municipal Sports Plan, closing the deal on December 31. Come budget time, local lawmakers will be looking at a staff report on “alternate delivery models for sport initiatives” going forward.

Graduates tap into emotions for Celebration of Youth Arts

From the contemplative nature of a walk in the forest, to dependence on technology, to grappling with the sensation of feeling just slightly out of place in the world around you, upcoming high school graduates are tackling complex human experiences and putting emotions into their work as they prepare to take over the Aurora Cultural Centre next month.

Community Recognition: Eco Festival’s efforts honoured with Green Award

When it first started in 2017, the Aurora Community Eco Festival was just a handful or two of vendors scattered throughout the historic Aurora Armoury, but it has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception.

Community Recognition: Kraft honoured as a cultural leader

If you have both a Grammy and Juno Award on your mantle, your contributions to music are hard to deny – but multi-award winning musician Bonnie Kraft received a hometown honour this past year, the Arts & Culture Award, part of the Town of Aurora’s Community Recognition Awards program

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