Business owners unhappy with “signs” of the times

March 14, 2018 · 0 Comments

It’s back to the drawing board in drafting a sign bylaw that addresses concerns from businesses and members of the public alike.

Artists are “Hooked” on tradition at Cultural Centre

You might have a few examples hanging around your house, pieces you made with a latch hook and a few pieces of yarn. They’re rugs, sure, but have you ever truly appreciated them as art? Clare Bolton, a curator at the Aurora Cultural Centre, guesses that answer is probably not.

Easter Bunny “egg-cited” for this month’s Egg Hunt

With just two more weeks before he hops off the bunny trail and over to Aurora, the Easter Bunny is more “egg-cited” than ever to join local residents for the 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Town of Aurora.

#metoo, gender inequality highlighted on International Women’s Day

By Brock Weir For four years, International Women’s Day has been marked in Newmarket-Aurora with a night celebrating the achievements and leadership of local women ...

Leading Women, Girls honoured as change makers

23 local women honoured by MPP to mark International Women's Day.

Prime Minister wows SARC crowds at funding announcement

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on Thursday to announce the Canada Child Benefit will be indexed to inflation.

Ford named Progressive Conservative leader after chaotic convention

Former Toronto councillor Doug Ford was named leader of the Progressive Conservative party Saturday after a chaotic leadership convention in Markham.

Long-time cadet leader receives Sovereign’s Medal from GG

Throughout his distinguished career with the Royal Canadian Air Force, he’s flown the Queen, Prince Philip, and numerous Governor Generals, but it was an “awesome” experience for Aurora’s Dave Gordon on Wednesday when he stepped through the doors of Rideau Hall for the very first time to receive an honour on the monarch’s behalf.

Townhouse approval on Metcalfe backtracked pending word from Province

A proposed townhouse development on Metcalfe Street will have to simmer on the backburner a bit longer after Council backtracked on forwarding the application onto the next level last week.

Local food companies get boost in Federal-Provincial partnership

Agri-food accounts for over $37 Billion in Ontario’s economy, employing over 800,000 people, and shows no sign of slowing down – and both the Federal and Provincial government s are looking to ensure this economic engine remains well-oiled.

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