Council calls on Province to scrap changes to planning process

May 23, 2019 · 0 Comments

Aurora is calling on the Province to scrap legislation that could see ultimate power to shape a community out of the municipality’s hands and into the hands of an unelected board.

St. Max marks 10th anniversary with celebration of everyday heroes

By Brock Weir Heroes are all around us. Some may have already achieved greatness through selfless acts and personal determination. Others are heroes just waiting ...

Henderson Forest advocates claim a victory at Committee

Residents fighting for the preservation of woodlands on Henderson Drive claimed a victory Thursday night as Aurora’s Committee of Adjustment rejected plans to redevelop the site for residential use.

Ward review won’t wait for Province

Public consultations on adopting a ward system in Aurora won’t wait for the Province, according to Council.

Paws in the SARC gives your dog the chance to shine

By Brock Weir If you’ve ever watched dogs blaze a path to glory through an agility course, or make a splash with some diving and ...

The fight isn’t over, says activist Judy Rebick

Judy Rebick used to hear a lot of young women distance themselves from the cause, saying, ‘I’m not a feminist,” but, over the last five years, the tide seems to be turning – for better or worse.

Canadian Tire plans clear hurdle amid resident concerns

Plans to reconfigure the former Canadian Tire site on Yonge Street at Murray Drive to allow for more retail and restaurant space cleared a Council hurdle last week amid noise and traffic concerns from nearby residents.

Red tape and green technology colour MPP’s Chamber breakfast

Cutting red tape and boosting supports for green technology added colour to a recent breakfast hosted by the Aurora & Newmarket Chambers of Commerce for Aurora’s Provincial Representatives.

Funding shortfalls for road projects raise Council eyebrows

A further report investigating the funding for road rehabilitation projects on Yonge Street, Edward Street, Golf Links Drive and Dunning Avenue has been requested by Council after local lawmakers raised questions on how the project had been budgeted.

Faced with funding shortage, senior driving service seeks support

Faced with a future funding shortage, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable transportation for seniors in York Region is looking for support.

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