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Microtel hotel back on track for 2019 opening

July 11, 2018   ·   0 Comments

They broke ground last year hoping to be up and running later this year, but the builders behind the incoming Microtel by Wyndham hotel in Aurora’s business park have now set their sights on a summer 2019 opening.

Geoff Dawe launches bid for third Mayoral term

By Brock Weir He may have announced his bid for a third term as Aurora’s mayor this past winter, but Geoff Dawe kicked his re-election ...

Hoedown Showdown prize is biggest ever for aspiring country stars

The Hoedown Showdown is back – and this year, it is bigger and better than ever. Applications for the 2018 Hoedown Showdown, the annual search for Canada’s next country star, are now being accepted through 4 p.m. on July 22.

Aurora Votes 2018: Rachel Gilliland is focused on growth and gridlock

Rachel Gilliland has seen the community grow rapidly over the last 22 years as an Aurora resident, and now she’d like to help continue to shape the community in the years ahead as a member of Council.

Countdown is on for Wild, Wild West Hoedown

By Brock Weir The countdown is on for York Region’s biggest annual party. Representatives from over 20 community organizations gathered on the lawns of Adena ...

Site plan control could help “stable neighbourhoods” fight

Tools already at the municipality’s ready to control commercial developments might be the key in protecting Aurora’s stable neighbourhoods, according to planners.

Magna Golf Club announced as LPGA tour stop in 2019

By Jake Courtepatte For the first time in 17 years, the LPGA is returning to the GTA – though this time, in our own backyard. ...

Former MPP Chris Ballard confirms Mayoral bid

The bid to be Aurora’s next mayor will soon become a four-man race. Chris Ballard, who served as MPP for Newmarket-Aurora until his defeat in ...

Newmarket-Aurora MPP named Ontario’s Deputy Premier

Just weeks after being elected MPP by the residents of Newmarket-Aurora, Christine Elliott has been named Ontario’s new Deputy Premier.

Traffic calming measures coming to Pedersen Drive following plea from neighbours

Action shouldn’t be spurred by tragedy, according to residents of Pedersen Drive pushing for traffic calming measures their neighbourhood. This was the message they delivered to Council last week, and it was a message that was listened to.

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