The Price is Wrong for auctioning off naming rights to new Aurora parks: Council

May 31, 2018 · 0 Comments

Auctioning off the naming rights to new neighbourhood parks and parkettes has been a long-standing way to raise money and awareness for many community groups and organizations over the years, including Southlake Regional Health Centre.

UPDATED: Josie Kearney named 2018 Citizen of the Year

The Grade 12 student at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School received Aurora’s highest honour at Monday night’s Community Recognition Awards ceremony held at Town Hall.

Hydro, debt light up Newmarket-Aurora debate

Prosperity is the name of the game for local business, and it was once again the theme for the second business-focused debates taken on by candidates in the riding of Newmarket-Aurora.

Sports clubs underscore pressing need for fields, diamonds

As Council moves to set a use for the Hallmark lands this week, one thing is clear for Aurora’s sports clubs: they need more elbow room.

Holy Spirit students flex their green thumbs

After the playground de-paving, students focus on native plants and veggies.

Basketball, golf, triathlon stars among the Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018

Their prowess on the basketball court, golf course, and the varied terrain of the triathlon have made them recognized individuals in their sports, but now they are being recognized by their hometowns.

Hallmark land decision sparks debate on community needs

Council split on whether to build two baseball diamonds on land, a baseball diamond and soccer pitch -- or to flip the land for a profit and use the money elsewhere.

Aurora mom develops fresh solution with “Poopsy Daisy”

There are certain advantages to living in Australia, from the generally warmer weather to the abundance of sandy beaches, but, for Angela Sacco, there was another area where the land down under had a leg up on Canada: taking care of baby’s business.

Queen’s York Rangers to receive permanent honour at Town Park

The Queen’s York Rangers regiment’s time at Town Park might now be just a memory, but it is a memory that is now ensured to live on for many generations to come.

Brookland reconstruction resulted in hit to businesses, environment: Councillors

The reconstruction of Brookland Avenue has been branded as a “horror story” by one Councillor, but the Town should step up to make a gesture to local businesses – and give a helping hand to environmental damage, according to Councillors.

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