Development Charges will pay off Joint Operations Centre, Fire Hall in 13 years

March 29, 2017 · 0 Comments

Development Charges will pay off existing debt on Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre, and the upcoming new fire station at Bayview and St. John’s Sideroad in little over 13 years, according to a new municipal forecast.

Height will be hurdle for church redevelopment

Residents and Council members alike said they were “thrilled” last week with designs for a new Aurora United Church, but an adjacent retirement home that is integral to the rebuild plan could prove to be a significant stumbling block.

Cardinal Carter student inspires through Canada Reads

If you happened to turn on CBC Radio for Canada Reads this week and thought you heard a few familiar voices – you were right, thanks to Sheetal Kapadia.

Tennis dome tax break request raises eyebrows

A request from the operators of Aurora’s new Marilyn Redvers Tennis Centre to be exempt from property taxes raised objections around the Council table last week as lawmakers weighed any benefits it might have to users and residents alike.

Canadians “deserve a real choice,” says leadership candidate Raitt

Following the 2015 Federal Election, which swept the Conservative party into opposition after nearly a decade in Government, re-elected MP Lisa Raitt was one of the first Conservatives out of the gate to speak out about what went wrong. Now, in a crowded field of...

O’Leary offers “cocktail of celebrity, business and politics” to oust Trudeau

A public persona honed on reality TV is one of the biggest “misconceptions” about Kevin O’Leary, says the leadership candidate – but, if his celebrity can mix with business and politics to “kick [Justin Trudeau]’s ass,” that is a bonus.

Shine a light on outstanding community volunteers

Nominations for 2017 Community Recognition Awards now open

Singer-songwriter leaves UK contest in Haze for second year running

Justin Bieber might have the “Beliebers” and Demi Lovato her “Lovatics” but Aurora singer-songwriter Lauren Haze promised that 2016 would be the “year of the Hazer.”

Councils question impact Regional “tax shift” might have on homeowners

Municipal CAOs and treasurers are expected to meet this week to understand the full implications of a possible “tax shift” at the Regional level and what its impact might mean to home- and business-owners.

Leading Women and Girls form “backbone” of community

As pianist Rachel Reimer sat down at the keys and sang a heartfelt rendition of “All You Need is Love” at this month’s Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities awards ceremony on International Women’s Day it was, as emcee Vivian Risi pointed out, a very appropriate selection. There ...

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