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Water rates set to rise, but more efficient water meters still years away

March 29, 2017   ·   0 Comments

By Brock Weir Water bills in Aurora are set to rise once again this year. Council is set to approve the 2017 combined water, wastewater ...

MUFON offers “public service” to those with UFO experiences

It was early one morning a few years ago when Stu Bundy and his wife looked out their bedroom window and saw some mysterious “super bright” lights hanging over the former Aurora Highlands Golf Club.

Entrepreneurs to challenge assumptions about starting out on your own

Everyone has at least one great idea, but putting it into action on your own can be a daunting prospect. But, local entrepreneurs are set to challenge some ...

Theatre Aurora Review: You’ll Love “Old Love”

They say that there are two sides to every story. Fortunately, we get to see both perspectives played out in Norm Foster’s delightful comedy “Old Love”, now showing at Theatre Aurora.

Spring into art with revamped Studio Tour

Spring has sprung, and so have the creative juices of local artists as they prepare to welcome aficionados and everyday art lovers into their studios this month.

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

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...

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