Overhaul and more oversight needed in Town’s bylaw department: resident

December 14, 2016 · 0 Comments

Aurora’s bylaw department needs a significant overhaul, along with alternative ways of resolving disputes, according to a local resident.

Hospice ramps up programming – this time for family caregivers

Hospice King-Aurora-Richmond Hill launched a new area in care on Friday, expanding their service to address the needs of family caregivers throughout the community. The new program, “Sharing the Care,” will ...

Waste diversion could save money on garbage costs: staff

Faced with an increase in the cost of waste removal of over half a million dollars come 2018, Councillors say they hope deflecting waste out of the typical garbage channels can help reduce costs overall.

Further consultation planned on parks, trails in new Highland Gate development

Last Thursday’s decision by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to clear the way for the redevelopment of the Highland Gate lands led many area residents – both living around the former golf course and the community at large – to question what comes next.

Salvation Army tackles unseen problem through Kettle Campaign

As you do your Christmas shopping and hear the gentle jingle of the Salvation Army’s bells reminding you to drop some money into their kettles, chances are you envision your money going to help underprivileged families celebrate the season with a nice turkey and a few gifts to open.

Shining a light on the Clothes Closet – one of Aurora’s best-kept secrets

By Brock Weir Consider for a moment how good you feel getting dressed and looking good for a party around this time of year. Now ...

Aurora’s young Smart Commuters honoured for pedal power

By the time students get to Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School each morning, the bike racks are usually overflowing -- and their efforts have been recently recognized by Metrolinx.

Let the Lions help you get your Christmas wrapping done – and help those in need this season

Christmas is just over a week away and around this time of year you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the amount of gift wrapping you have ahead of you. Fear not.

Average household to see $168 tax hike

Aurora residents can expect their tax bill to increase by 2.4 per cent – or approximately $168.29 for the average local home assessed at $770,000 – in the year ahead after Council signed off on the 2017 budget Tuesday night.