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Request to move Dr. G.W. Williams misses latest round of provincial funding

February 1, 2018   ·   0 Comments

Request by school board, concerned parents left out of Wednesday's funding announcement, but MPP says he will continue to work with residents and Ministry.

Monster Homes: A growing problem or “much ado about nothing”?

An interim control bylaw to put a halt on new residential builds and additions that don’t conform...

Society aims to stamp out stigma surrounding dementia

Despite increased awareness surrounding dementia and all its forms, recent studies have shown there is still a distinct stigma surrounding the disease that effects 564,000 Canadians, over 15,000 of whom live in York Region.

Labour Minister defends contentious wage increase

Ontario is in an election year, and the Government says the Province is “doing very well” when it comes to prosperity. Economic growth is going well, they contend, unemployment numbers are low, and we’re leading the G7 in growth.

Ward question unlikely to be on 2018 ballot: Clerk

The question of whether or not Aurorans would like to do away with its “at large” Council in favour of a ward system is something residents have been asked before, but it’s unlikely you’ll be asked again when you go to the polls this fall.

Youth bring new life to the hills in The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music has been a holiday staple for over 50 years, but Aurora’s Marquee Theatrical Productions has kept the festive cheer rolling right through the New Year.

Armoury’s heritage features should be considered in revamp: Committee

The historic Aurora Armoury is set to begin a new chapter in its nearly 140-year-old life, but the features and battle scars it has collected over the years should be preserved as part of its future, according to the town’s Heritage Advisory Committee.

Theatre Aurora’s “If/Then”: A Review

We all make a thousand decisions a day; what we wear, what we eat, in which direction we proceed, what we say, and when we do things, to name a few. How would our lives change if when given even a simple choice we went one way instead of the other?

Christmas Classic raises tens of thousands for those in need

It started off as just a pre-Christmas get-together as friends laced up for some ice time, but over the past seven years, the game has gained significant traction.

Be your child’s advocate in health care: mom

By Brock Weir Laura Schaffer was visiting a cottage along the French River when, in that relatively remote Ontario community, her son’s face froze. She ...

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