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Santa’s looking forward to seeing bright Aurora faces at this Saturday’s Parade

November 24, 2016   ·   0 Comments

Here Comes Santa Claus – and he’s looking forward to seeing your smiling, sparkling faces as he makes his way down Yonge Street this Saturday in Aurora’s annual Santa Under the Stars Parade.

Elected regional chair is all about “democracy,” says MPP

“One word: democracy.” That is the word from Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard when asked why people should care whether or not the Chair of York Region Council should be elected by residents in all of York’s nine municipalities.

Business Excellence Awards to return in 2017 after five year hiatus

After a nearly five year hiatus, the best of Aurora’s business community will once again be saluted by the Town and the Chamber of Commerce.

Parsa to carry Ontario PC banner in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill

Michael Parsa was bitten by the political bug at an early age. Having arrived in Canada with his family from Iraq at the age of eight, he soon became ...

New plan intended to boost economic development in Aurora

Aurora is set to overhaul its economic plans in implementing a new system after a survey found the current model was falling short.

Pine Tree Potters and local restaurants ladle their way past $100,000

By Brock Weir Hungry patrons were bowled over by dozens of delicious homemade soups on Thursday as hundreds descended throughout the day to sample the ...

Proposed policy discriminates against religious groups, says Councillor

An attempt to formalize what kinds of events get a formal proclamation from Council raised the ire of a Councillor last week who said it discriminates against religious groups.

“Streamlined” Council meetings will increase public understanding, participation

A new “streamlined” Council format, complete with an earlier start time will provide Aurorans with more opportunities to become engaged in the decisions that impact them.

Cadets serve Spaghetti this Saturday to support trip to Vimy Ridge

Have a hankering for a bit of piping hot pasta as the cold weather sets in? Head over to the Royal Canadian Legion this Saturday night, November 26, for a plateful of fresh spaghetti dished up by your local army cadets.

Lipstick and a Blue Jays cap — the simple things can make Senior Wishes come true

Santa Claus is a busy guy on Christmas Eve, but after zipping around the world giving gifts to all the girls and boys on his “nice” list last year, he stopped off at Chartwell Aurora for a visit with residents – and thanks to your help, it turned out to be an epic stay.

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