Hotel breaks ground with 12 month completion target

October 25, 2017 · 0 Comments

If rain is considered good luck, Aurora’s incoming Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham will soon be a goldmine for investors and visitors alike. Dignitaries gathered under umbrellas Monday evening to formally break ground on the new hotel site, which will be constructed at 180 Goulding Avenue just south of Leslie and Wellington.

Police to overhaul services for sexual assault victims

A review of sexual assault cases previously classified as “unfounded” has led the York Regional Police to institute an action plan to meet victims’ needs.

Robbery suspect threatened to burn victim, Police say

A 40-year-old man is wanted following a violent robbery in Aurora during which York Regional Police allege the victim was doused with gasoline and threatened ...

Council leaves the door open to dive deeper into JOC costs

Council has left the door open for a deeper dig into the construction and development of Aurora’s Joint Operations Centre after moving forward with an independent audit.

Older, stable neighbourhoods need protection from growth: Councillor

Some people pick an older house for its charm, others for a plot of land with seemingly limitless potential. But, how far should this potential go?

Yaqubian to carry Ontario Liberal banner in south riding

As the daughter of two Persian immigrants, Naheed Yaqubian grew up hearing that Canada was the best country in the world. You could become involved in...

One Book One Aurora wraps this weekend with author talk

Over the past 10 months, Aurorans have had the opportunity to all get on the same page, reading from Brian Francis’ poignant novel “Natural Order” as part of the Aurora Public Library’s One Book One Aurora Campaign.

Fleury family ploughs fertile ground in new exhibition

You may no longer recognize their name, but their influences are all around. From local landmarks to the Town of Aurora’s own flag, there are signs of the Fleury family everywhere you look, but all too often this founding family’s contributions as a leading employer and agricultural innovator are forgotten to history.

Wristbands selling fast for Hallowe’en spook-tacular

If you’re excited for the thrills and chills that await you in Sheppard’s Bush this Hallowe’en, you better act quick, tickets are selling fast for Aurora’s Haunted Forest.