Spotlight “smiles” on local business excellence

November 22, 2017 · 1 Comments

By Brock Weir There were plenty of smiles to go around Thursday night when, after a five year absence, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce renewed ...

Young inventors solve problems big and small with their own innovations

We’ve all been told at one time or another that there’s...

Fire fighter Chris Lowe remembered as “bright, shining light”

Flags across Aurora and Newmarket were lowered last week in honour of active firefighter Chris Lowe, who died last Friday, November 17, while off duty.

If you want to donate, think food over toys: Lions Club

It’s a trend Jim Bondy would rather see be discontinued, but if the number continues to rise he and the Aurora Lions Club are ready to tackle it head-on. The Lions...

Road construction has led to a serious hit on downtown businesses: owner

Ongoing construction on Brookland Avenue near Yonge Street has led to a serious financial hit for area business owners, leaving one to question whether the Town cares for the little guy

Service levels will be maintained through 2018 budget – but no room for expansion: CAO

By Brock Weir There will be little wiggle room when Council begins deliberating the 2018 Operating Budget this Saturday. With a firm budget established so ...

Local houses get into festive fun for Holiday Home Tour

Two Aurora homes will be among the five York Region showplaces dressed up to the Christmas nines this week as Pickering College hosts its 13th annual Holiday Home Tour.

Milestone Mural to be unveiled at community celebration

Talented professional – and amateur – artists have been hard at work creating a lasting legacy and this Sunday the community at large will be able to take in the fruits of their labour as the Canada 150 Milestone Mural is unveiled outside the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Henderson neighbours continue fight for “forest”

Concerned Aurora residents filled Council Chambers Tuesday, signs in hand, continuing their efforts to preserve a piece of natural forest on the Town’s west side.

MPP touts new plan to help seniors “age in confidence”

Knocking on doors, visiting seniors’ centres and adult communities, one thing was immediately clear to Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard: “independence” tops the list of priorities for older people on the age spectrum.

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