Councillor Paul Pirri will not seek third Council term

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Homelessness, cannabis legalization top FCM concerns

Temple of Fame to show the progress of women, and how much work there is still to do

By Brock Weir A lot has changed in Canada over the last 100 years. At this time, just a century ago, we were at the ...

Dawe, Mrakas kick off the race for Mayor

It was a photo finish to the clerk's office on Tuesday morning as Mayor Geoff Dawe and Councillor Tom Mrakas were the first to throw their hats in the ring to be Mayor in this fall's municipal election.

Conservative leader pledges to put “people ahead of government”

Andrew Scheer will mark his first year as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada this month.

End-of-driveway plowing could cost 1 – 2% tax hike

Windrows. They’re a dark reality of the Canadian winter. You can spend a good hour shovelling out your driveway to go to work in the morning, only to have the snow plow come down your street and block you in with a fresh mound to clear. But, how much is it worth to you to make this a thing of the past?

Council questions Petch House’s future after splitting with wedding chapel option

Could it be splitsville for Petch House and the Town of Aurora? The relationship between one of Aurora’s oldest buildings and the municipality hit a rough patch this week after Councillor Tom Mrakas’ attempts to convert the historic building into a venue for civil marriages brought up more questions than answers.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation receives boost from TD

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation’s ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the local watershed received welcome support this week from TD Bank.

Ignoring her own advice is way of life for volunteer

Say no to yes. It’s a philosophy that once guided Nancy Black, so much so that it’s emblazoned and immortalized just below her right wrist. So many of the small, postage stamp-sized tattoos

Unravel the mystery of the Stradivarius with special concert next Friday

Musicians and music buffs alike have pondered the mystery of why the string instruments produced by Stradivarius seem to have personalities all their own.

NDP is a “party for the people,” says Newmarket- Aurora candidate

Ontario needs change, but for Melissa Williams, that change is not Doug Ford. Ms. Williams, a local wellness business owner who was confirmed as the Ontario NDP Candidate in Newmarket-Aurora on Tuesday night promises “change for the better” under a Provincial government led by Andrea Horwath, a government she says will reinvest in health care, hospitals, and schools, making life more affordable for Ontarians in the process.

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