Wayne Emmerson re-appointed Regional Chair

December 12, 2018 · 0 Comments

Re-appointed Chair said he feels the Province will make changes to both the Region and local communities, and he called for a place at the table in those discussions.

AHS student continues support for Kerry’s Place with holiday gift cards – and so can you

Gift cards are always a safe bet for those on your shopping list this time of year; but local student Amanda Bishop is spicing up the occasionally bland gift of plastic by coupling it with an opportunity to give back. Amanda, a Grade 11 student at Aurora High School, is...

John Abel being remembered as a “man with passion”

By Brock Weir John Abel is being remembered as “man with a passion.” Tributes continue to pour in for Mr. Abel, who died at Southlake ...

Mrakas promises “more liveable community” in first address as Mayor

Aurorans want a “more vibrant, more liveable community” that respects our past while also looking ahead to the future, according to Mayor Tom Mrakas in his inaugural address last Tuesday night, which set addressing the issue of stable neighbourhoods as priority number one.

Sports personalities return to roots in Aurora’s Hometown Hockey

He may be known now as the face of Roger’s Hometown Hockey, or the host of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, or simply as the man to Don Cherry’s left, but for 23 years, Ron MacLean donned the referee’s stripes.

Risk is essential in advancing Aurora, says Deputy Mayor Kim

2018 – 2018 Council members outline visions for next four years

York Regional Police begins naming names in impaired driving offences

Publishing names aims to make impaired driving “socially unacceptable” By Brock Weir It is a move the York Regional Police has been considering since the ...

Toys for Tickets program turns parking blunders into chance to give back

If you’ve had the misfortune of getting a parking ticket after November 15, this is one cloud with a silver lining. The Town of Aurora is in the midst of its annual Toys for Tickets program. Through this program, which runs through December 14, you can pay your municipal parking ticket at Town Hall with a toy, gift card or food donation of equal or greater value to the penalty on your parking ticket.

Jeff Thom sought to bring more youthful voice, perspective to Council table

Four years ago, Jeff Thom threw his hat into the political ring to lend a fresh, more youthful voice to municipal affairs. Four years later, he leaves politics to be able to spend more time with his wife Kaelyn and two daughters Evelyn, two, and Anna, three weeks.

Youth display innovative ideas for accessibility, literacy and the environment at Fair

By Brock Weir Despite being in just Grade 7, Thomas Bianco is fast growing a reputation for out-of-the-box thinking. The Pickering College student once again ...

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