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Say goodbye to plastic water bottles at vending machines – if Council gets its way
March 28, 2018 · 0 Comments
Move towards "Real Food" at local concession stands could also mean a phase-out of plastic water bottle sales.
More parking coming for GO commuters this spring
GO commuters could soon find more parking options on their way to the Aurora Station. On Friday, the Province announced the building of 550 new parking spaces between the East Gwillimbury and Aurora stations, 69 of which will be built in Aurora.
Leading Women awards salute inroads into science and technology
A healthy mind, coupled with a healthy body can lead to limitless potential – but getting on the right track is very often a team effort. Earlier this month, to mark International Women’s Day, Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard saluted 23 area women in the fourth annual Leading Women / Leading Girls awards.
ABLE Network embodies “refuse to settle” philosophy
Able Network wants its members to reach their full potential and be the best they can be. In short, the Aurora-based organization which provides education and opportunities for those living with intellectual challenges, not only refuses to settle for less with their young men and women, but they also refuse to settle for less as an organization.
Groups encouraged to get involved to help Aurora secure “Youth Friendly” designation
Community groups throughout Aurora operate programs geared towards kids and teens through various ways, but getting on the same page in ensuring the needs of local teens are met will help Aurora secure a second designation as a “Youth Friendly” community.
Supportive students recognized for making school a better place
Shyiem McGillvary knows firsthand the importance of making a friend. The Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School goes out of...
You never know when you’re going to need it: Put your best foot forward with Hospice hike
Heather R. makes herself comfortable on a couch. In her sight line is the hand-made harvest table she’s come to know so well, groaning down with fresh baked goods whose smells intermingles with the inviting scent of fresh flowers. It’s a scene that plays out in countless homes...
LED lights saving money, energy – but not as quickly as hoped
Since 2015, over 4,500 of Aurora’s street lights have been switched from traditional lamps to energy-efficient LED models, a move spurred in a bid to save both energy and money. But, while money and energy is being saved, it will take longer than expected for the expensive project to pay for itself
Powering up for “Power Off & Play”
Next phase in Healthy Kids Community Challenge aims for parents and kids to step away from screen time.
Progressive Conservatives re-open Newmarket-Aurora nomination
Supporters in Aurora's north riding await confirmation on how party will fill nomination slot.
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