From Aurora – and Canada – with Love: Letter-writing project collects over 6,000 Christmas cards for soldiers

December 21, 2016 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir Christmas can be a lonely time for Canada’s servicemen and women posted overseas and in remote parts of the country but, thanks ...

Stuffing purses for “sisters” spurs humanitarian mission

How much thought did you give to putting on your socks this morning? Unless you were trying to pick up the perfect statement sock for your Christmas party, chances are slipping them over your feet is so routine you barely remember.

Planning for Bayview high school does not consider future growth: Board

A new high school on Bayview Avenue to address the needs of Aurora’s fastest-growing community might not be on the York Region District School Board’s horizon for the next 10 years

New garbage contract addresses old complaints – but at a cost

By Brock Weir Aurora is set to renew its garbage and waste removal contract with Green For Life (GFL), a move which is hoped to ...

Black Forest and Neighbourhood Network give local families an evergreen Christmas

For nearly 30 years, the Kohnen family has been very conscious that they have made their living from the community and, as a consequence, have never shied away from giving back. This holiday season is no ...

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

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.

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