Vimy Ridge anniversary to be marked by Rangers with Lt. Gov

February 22, 2017 · 0 Comments

One hundred years ago this April, Canadian troops emerged victorious at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle which has become synonymous with the development of a unique Canadian identity. To mark the 100th anniversary of...

Business signs in Aurora must have one of Canada’s official languages

Businesses in Aurora will soon be required to have at least 50 per cent of their street signs in one of Canada’s two official languages, following a Council decision last week. Council gave the thumbs up to a new bylaw regulating the use of language on signs on February 14 following a 2016 Notice of Motion from Councillor Harold Kim.

Up for sale, Canadian Tire proposes dividing old store into three units

From another big box store, to town houses, and even a condo, speculation has been rife over the future of the former Canadian Tire store in south Aurora since the retailer moved from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue. But, a proposal to turn the store into three smaller stores and pave the way for a drive-thru and other uses on the property raised eyebrows in nearby neighbourhoods and around the Council table.

Community is key in retaining business, says Mayor

By Brock Weir Drawing in new – and fostering existing – businesses were in the spotlight last week as Mayor Geoff Dawe sat down with ...

One week delay would provide better options on Library Square: Councillors

It has taken 17 years – and counting – to determine the future of Library Square, but a delay of just a week or two would have provided lawmakers with a better picture of the future, argued some Councillors last week.

New fire hall will take 13 years to pay off: Treasurer

The Central York Fire Services is planning to make its new fire hall on the southwest quadrant of Bayview and St. John’s Sideroad its flagship, but moving forward full speed on the fifth fire station serving Aurora and Newmarket hit a snag around the Council table last week.

Students help kids facing challenges feed their creative souls

Carter Eby knows his late sister Haddan is beaming with gratitude. As a Grade 10 student a couple of years ago in Pickering College’s Global Leadership Program, he initially shied away from nominating the Haddan Eby Endowment Fund for a student-led fundraising initiative. He didn’t feel putting forward the charity set up in his sister’s name to benefit kids battling childhood cancer was appropriate at that time, says his mother, Kim.