New strategy for economic development draws criticism

January 26, 2017 · 0 Comments

This winter, Aurora will chart a new course on economic development, but the priorities set out in the new vision have drawn criticism from local business leaders. Council is set to review the...

Budding chefs invited to come out for some friendly Family Day competition

If you have ever flipped on shows like Chopped Canada Junior and wanted your chance to duke it out in the kitchen for culinary supremacy, you may soon have your chance much closer to home.

MusicAurora launches three-festival mandate

By Brock Weir Music lovers filled an Industrial Parkway South warehouse transformed into Aurora’s premiere music venue on Saturday night for the formal launch of ...

Get your head in the game with some fun at first ever STEMfest

Want to try your hand at coding, or maybe make a mini-robot to call your own? Show off your skills in Science, Technology, and Math (STEM) this Saturday, January 28, at the Aurora Public Library’s (APL) first ever STEMfest.

Leslie Street underpass costs continue to rise

This year, the Region of York is set to begin a significant reconstruction of Leslie Street through Aurora, but the costs of two pedestrian underpasses set to be built between the Region and the Town continues to rise.

No Princely opening for Diamond Jubilee Park playground

There will be no second princely outing for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park. Prince Harry has declined an...

Novice Tigers collect “Pucks for Charity”

Aurora’s Novice AA Tigers started hunting for abandoned pucks throughout the different rinks they played at while playing in the Preston Tournament in mid-January.

Mothers and daughters march for their sisters

By Brock Weir Over her 12 years, Lillie Clark-Gerein says she has always been passionate about women’s rights – and the rights of all people. ...

Centre celebrates 40 years of serving York Region women

“We’re calling this a cause for celebration,” says Catherine Madden, Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of York Region, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in the community.