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

April 12, 2017   ·   0 Comments

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.

“We have to tell this story time and time again”

By Brock Weir Some historians call the Battle of Vimy Ridge as a turning point in Canadian history, one which ultimately led to the birth ...

McGrath named PC candidate for Newmarket-Aurora

Ms. McGrath was voted Progressive Conservative (PC) nominee in a hotly contested nomination contest on Saturday.

Audit needed for Joint Operations Centre: Council

An attempt to “peel back the onion” on just where construction of Aurora’s Joint Operations Centre went over budget left Council members with continued questions.

It’s all for the LOLz for Brooke Jenicek

Everyone who is – or who has ever been – a teen knows how it feels to sometimes fade into the background until you find that one special thing that makes you stand out from the crowd. For 15-year-old Brooke Janicek, it is “getting injured constantly.” Well, maybe not quite – but...

Bylaw officers might no longer be able to enter properties without permission

If you have ever found a bylaw officer on your property unannounced, those days might soon be over. Aurora has set the wheels in motion on a process which could remove, in most cases, the rights of municipal bylaw officers to enter properties without full notification of the property owner.

Leash-free dog park to be improved to “a higher standard”

Aurora is a community that loves its dogs and soon Aurora will be showing a little bit more love to the Town’s popular leash-free dog park.

Newly discovered artefacts showcased for Vimy 100

Taking in newly donated items to Hillary House is almost a common, everyday occurrence for curator Erika Mazanik.

Action needed on new sports facility, say advocates

Aurora’s sports facilities are busting at the seams and it is only going to get worse with population growth, according to sports advocates.

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