Independent audit moves forward on Joint Operations Centre

April 19, 2017 · 0 Comments

An independent audit to look into full costs of – and just what went wrong with – the construction of Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre moved forward last week amid comments the numbers were being used as a “political football.”

Education Minister “deeply troubled” by YRDSB report

Ontario Education Minister Mitzie Hunter says she was left “deeply troubled” by observances and recommendations in a report looking into alleged systemic racism and other issues within the York Region District School Board.

Easter Bunny is excited for Aurora return at Saturday’s Egg Hunt

Easter is this weekend and the famous rabbit behind our favourite chocolate eggs is “egg-cited” (his word!) to be hopping back to Aurora this Saturday to spread some sweet and festive cheer.

Music festival pulls sponsorship request after Council debate

Music Aurora has pulled a request for financial support for their Aurora Summer Music Festival after a contentious debate around the Council table last week.

Students brainstorm paths to a more sustainable future

In those dark winter mornings that are behind us for another few months, nobody likes to come to work or school to a freezing office or classroom. We like to keep the heat on, not only for our own comfort, but to also make sure our pipes and other amenities don’t fall victim to the cold.

Aurora pushes for “revenue neutral” option in property tax review

Aurora is pushing for the Region of York to take a “revenue neutral” approach when it comes to reviewing property tax ratios this week.

Walk for Wellness raises funds for seniors programming

Keeping the body moving is important at any age: just ask Aurora’s seniors. Multiple generations walked side-by-side Saturday at the walking track in the Aurora Family Leisure Complex for the annual Walk for Wellness, put on by Community and Home Assistance to Seniors, or CHATS.