Affordable housing delays Wellington & Industrial redevelopment

October 3, 2018 · 0 Comments

It has been a destination for craftsman for decades, but the northeast corner of Wellington Street and Industrial Parkway North, currently home to Royal Wood Working, could soon be transformed into a residential complex with two eight storey towers.

Discharging pool and hot tub water subject to new education campaign – but new rules are delayed

The cool, fall weather is here and as you start to think about unpacking your coats and sweaters, you’re probably starting to think about packing away what’s left of the pool season. If you haven’t already closed your swimming pool or...

Cultural Centre lifts curtain on “Transformative & Bold” season By Brock Weir

As they approach their tenth anniversary, the Aurora Cultural Centre has established itself as a hub for the full artistic experience, but now they are kicking things up a notch, unveiling a new season they can only describe as “Transformative and Bold.”

Outdoor classroom takes local students back to the roots

As an educator, Maria Montessori was very conscious of the environment in which children learn. A healthy environment was fundamental to her philosophy and the Aurora school that bears her name has taken this philosophy to heart with the opening of their new outdoor classroom.

Aurora Votes 2018: Kroeplin focuses on stable neighbourhoods, bringing in ward system

Running for Council is not a decision Anna Kroeplin has taken lightly. The long-time community advocate and volunteer says she has been “chewing’ on the idea for over six years, but...

First mayoral debate comes down to dollars and cents

Candidates tackle Armoury, JOC and Hallmark Lands in first All-Candidates meeting hosted at Town Hall by the Aurora Public Library. Debates continue Wednesday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at The Royal Venetian and next Thursday, October 11 at the Royal Canadian Legion.

“All that Glitters” hits the floor in Dancing with the Stars

Tony Van Bynen is preparing for his swansong. The long-time Newmarket mayor is gearing up for his retirement this fall after deciding not to seek re-election, but he’s not going into retirement quietly....

Students put the Giving back in Thanksgiving — one pancake breakfast at a time

For some families, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey dinner, but Meghan and Jack Beswick have something else in mind – a good, old fashioned pancake breakfast.

Mayor calls for re-evaluation of growth targets

Mayor Geoff Dawe is calling on the Province to “press the pause button” on Ontario’s Places to Grow legislation and re-evaluate growth targets. He made the call, along with the Mayor Rick Goldring of Burlington, at Queen’s Park on Tuesday morning.

Regiment’s time at Armoury has permanent legacy at Town Park

There was something different underfoot at Town Park this Saturday when shoppers turned out for the Aurora Farmers’ Market. Vendors, who traditionally line the main pathway through one of Aurora’s favourite green spaces were, for the first time walking not on an otherwise unnamed pedestrian thoroughfare; rather, they were shopping on the newly-minted Queen’s York Rangers Lane.

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