Niagara College stresses “community partnership” in Library revamp

December 13, 2017 · 0 Comments

If you attended last Wednesday’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall and had the opportunity to sample turkey sliders or some of the other goodies being served up under the big top of the inflatable igloo, this was your first taste in what could be a long relationship between Aurora and the Canadian Institute of Food and Wine.

Process defended in Armoury deal with Niagara College

Aurora Council threw out the welcome mat for representatives of Niagara College last week, whose Canadian Institute of Food and Wine will be the centrepiece of upcoming renovations to the Town’s historic armoury.

Library Square offers “extraordinary moment” for Aurora: Planner

Approving the construction of Library Square will be an “extraordinary moment” in the efforts to revitalize Aurora’s Downtown, according to planners behind two design options up for Council consideration this week.

Senior Stars to bring Scrooge to Life

Feeling a little doom and gloom over the recent onslaught of winter? Well, fret no more! There is just a fool-proof way to fully get into the “Christmas Spirit.” Just take in the Aurora Seniors Association Silver Stars presentation of Ebenezer Scrooge, this coming weekend at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.

Forget 1867 – artists shine a light on the momentous 1917

r As 2017 draws to a close, we have been inundated with celebrations and initiatives to mark 150 years since Confederation in 1867, but somewhat lost in the shuffle have been celebrations to mark another milestone year in Canadian history: 1867.

Salvation Army needs more hands to run Kettle drive

Every dime you drop in a Salvation Army kettle this year stay within the community to help those calling it home – but if there aren’t enough volunteers to keep a kettle warm this season, those dimes will be hard to come by.

“We always said ‘good enough’ was not good enough” – Long-time Parks Director Jim Tree set for retirement

When you work in a municipal parks department and your last name just happens to be “Tree,” chances are there’s not a pun that’s left unturned. Especially after 38 years in the job.

Midday and evening GO Train service coming weekdays in January

By Brock Weir Getting in and out of the city – and to the subway – is set to get easier in the coming weeks. ...

“Lower” concept approved for Library Square

Councillors back a "lower" square option to be built between the Aurora Public Library and Cultural Centre and, with Tuesday night's approval, design details will soon take shape.