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

November 24, 2016   ·   0 Comments

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.

Yonge Street turn restrictions to start April 1

Three month pilot project to prohibit left turns at Yonge and Wellington at peak times was approved at Council Tuesday night to run April 1 through June 30.

Settlement reveals scaled down plans for Highland Gate

Aurora residents will have a chance to sound off for perhaps the final time on the future of the redevelopment of the former Highland Gate Golf Course next week, but now interested parties know more about what they are sounding off on.

Theatre’s tough topics become more “immediate” following Trump win

A few short months ago, debates over women’s rights, abortion and sexuality seemed to be parts of our not-too-distant past but, for better or worse, in the world of the theatre everything is ripe for a revival. These themes were...

Dragonfly helps breast cancer survivors find their “new normal”

“I’m just going to carry on and get back to my world.” That is the thought that went through Bonnie Robinson’s mind when she finished breast cancer treatment. Taking about two weeks post-treatment for some rest, Ms. Robinson says she was “determined to get her life back.” But just what was that life after she fought cancer and won?

Aurora residential increase starts at projected 2.23 per cent

Budget deliberations began this week and Aurora residents can expect to see a combined increase of 2.23 per cent on residential tax bills – for now. With talks on the Town’s 2017 Capital Budget wrapped last month, Council began...

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