Aurora United Church unveils bold rebuild plan

March 22, 2017 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir Aurora United Church has unveiled its plan for a new place of worship and adjacent retirement home complex which could dramatically change ...

Metrolinx might face tough questions next week

Representatives from Metrolinx are expected to face some tough questions from local lawmakers next week as Council pushes for answers on the impacts of rail expansion.

Cultural Centre’s founding Executive Director moves on after eight years

When Laura Schembri walked through the doors of the Church...

Premier has blast from the past at Aurora Seniors’ Centre

What was supposed to be a brief meet and greet at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre on Tuesday morning turned out to be a blast from the past for Premier Kathleen Wynne. The Premier was in Newmarket-Aurora for a...

Social media should be used to foster “tolerance and acceptance,” says Councillor

A community’s diversity is its strength, according to Councillor Wendy Gaertner, and now it is time for Council to put more of its weight behind that sentiment. Next month, Councillor Gaertner is...

Town makes first move on repealing tax break for vacant landlords

A property tax rebate on vacant properties could encourage some landlords to keep their buildings empty, argue Councillors, but now that the Province has opened the door to change, Aurora has taken the first step in making this program one for the history books.

Exhibition salutes the family side of two community leaders

Have you ever passed by Ada Johnson Park or strolled through the Norm Johnson Hall of Education at the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame and wanted to know more about these familiar names behind the landmarks? Now is...

Goals of Economic Development Corporation readied for approval

It is designed to kick-start some new energy and authority in how Aurora tackles economic development, and now the roles and responsibilities of the Town’s new “Aurora Economic Development Corporation” will soon be in Council’s hands.

Art Heals challenges viewer to see the world through new eyes

People spend so much time thinking, ‘If only I had more time, I would…” and, according to Shannon Leigh Phair, they invariably have a list of things to fill in that blank. But, what if the real question was what you would do if you had less time? That is the question Ms. Phair started weighing when, in February of 2014, she was diagnosed with colon cancer aged just 32.

Put your best feet forward for CHATS and help local seniors

In just a few short years, our seniors population will outnumber the youth creating a major crunch for care, but you can help close the gaps by lacing up for the CHATS Walk for Wellness.

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