Local student ready to take on the World while tackling tough issues

April 18, 2019 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir Anna Croxon has a keen eye for the marginalized in our society. Born to what she says is “a lot of privilege,” ...

Aurora receives Platinum “Youth Friendly Community” designation

Aurora is often billed as a place to live, work and play – and once again, the municipality can live up to this tall order – this time being named a “Platinum Youth Friendly Community” by PlayWorks.

Ten years is just the beginning for St. Maxmilian Kolbe C.H.S.

You can measure ten years in time, but St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School is preparing to mark their first decade in Aurora by measuring their first decade in people and relationships.

Council – staff relations policy could have public impact, say Councillors

New policies surrounding how members of Council interact with Municipal Staff left some local lawmakers questioning whether this will have an impact on how they can address concerns brought to them by local residents.

Over 20 groups to benefit from 2019 Hoedown

Over 20 organizations serving York Region and beyond will share in the proceeds from this year’s Magna Hoedown, Neighbourhood Network announced Monday.

Give Back Award winners offered 8,000 hours to community

By Brock Weir Students who dedicated their high school careers to giving back to their communities were honoured by Magna and Neighbourhood Network for their ...

Mayor, Councillor move to stop “demolition by decay”

Mrakas, Humfryes drafting motion to put stronger deterrents in place against demolition by decay.

Aurora’s first “high tech” business still going strong at 95

By Brock Weir When Howard and Leta Oliver went into business in 1924, they were at the cutting edge of technology, introducing automatic home heating ...

Judge awards Hinder more than $174k in costs following “frivolous” lawsuit

UPDATED. Justice McCarthy brands former Council candidate Anthony Pullano's lawsuit against Magna's Steve Hinder "frivolous", "entirely unsuccessful" and a "waste of the court's time."