New gymnasium being explored for the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex

February 16, 2018 · 0 Comments

A new gymnasium added onto the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre would be a “quick fix” to address a growing community need.

Overnight snow removal pilot coming for Yonge Street

Daytime snow removal in Yonge Street’s historic core has been creating headaches for local businesses and commuters alike, but a pilot program to shift these activities overnight could create headaches for people trying to get a good night’s sleep.

Do you really know what the flu is? – Southlake

This week Southlake dispels the biggest myth about the flu. At Southlake, we continue to see high numbers of patients with the flu, and by ...

Students use music to raise awareness of immigration issues

By Brock Weir As so-called Dreamers in the United States wait for their futures to be taken out of limbo, local students are pooling their ...

Board targets 2023 for Dr. G.W. Williams’ move to Bayview

York Region District School Board plans to re-purpose existing high school building for administrative uses.

York Region teacher charged in sexual assault against student

A 28-year-old Vaughan woman has been charged in a sexual assault investigation involving a student.

Stable Neighbourhood Study underway with passage of Interim Control Bylaw

A study into what can be done to protect Aurora’s “stable neighbourhoods” is now underway, along with a one-year moratorium on new residential builds that currently exceed development standards.

Women’s shelter re-opens with increased space, and increasing outreach

They say if you build it, they will come. Often that’s seen as a plus – what you have to offer is in high demand, and it is a good indicator of success. Not so for Sandgate Women’s Shelter, which re-opened its Richmond Hill location on Tuesday after renovations to increase capacity and emergency beds for women and children fleeing violence and abuse.

Kimberley Kerr remembered for “selfless commitment” to community

By Brock Weir Kimberley Kerr is being remembered for her “selfless commitment” to her community following her death on Friday. Ms. Kerr, a long-time resident ...

Cultural Groups united with Church Street expansion, Council divided

The two organizations currently calling the Church Street School home are excited about the possibilities a multimillion dollar expansion of the building will bring to both the Aurora Cultural Centre and the Aurora Museum & Archives. But, while the two groups are using this opportunity to build partnerships and form “synergies,” those same synergies were not to be found around the Council table.

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