GO Parking headaches could be relieved after six months

August 24, 2016 · 0 Comments

Residents of Aurora’s Heritage Conservation District (HCD) might be angry over Metrolinx’s two-year contract to turn Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church’s parking lot into overflow GO parking, but they are probably going to have to live with the headaches for at least six months, according to officials.

Safety upgrades will help community agencies move forward: Minister

A Provincial investment to make living environments safer for some of Aurora and Newmarket’s most vulnerable citizens comes as a “welcome relief” to Community Living Newmarket/Aurora.

Aurora to begin path to “Canada’s Most Active Community” with star-studded launch

Local sports groups are pulling out all the star-studded stops next month in the quest to make Aurora Canada’s most active community.

Share your memories – large and small – to celebrate 150th anniversary of Town Park

Town Park was a Mecca for music on Saturday night as thousands from across Aurora – and beyond – gathered there to celebrate the legacy of the Tragically Hip. Whether you were there as fans of the Hip, or just to spend a musical night out with your family, chances are you left after the third encore with more than a few lasting memories.

Town turned down Metrolinx deal, says MPP

Councillors say they were "left out of the loop" in decision not to lease AFLC parking to Metrolinx, forcing GO parking into the Town's Heritage Conservation District.

Small businesses say they have an image problem

As a small business owner, George Hughes says he’s heard the same old thing time and again from people in the job market: you don’t get ahead or get a great job if you work for a small business.

Auroran cycling across Canada for Special Olympics Canada

By Jake Courtepatte A two-man team has been cycling across Canada for just over a month now, and the 50-day, 4,500-kilometre journey takes Aurora’s Trevor ...

Tragically Hip screening leaves organizers “Up to Here” in Council debate

This Saturday’s Town Park simulcast of the Tragically Hip’s farewell concert became bogged down in Council debate last week amid accusations of “roadblocks” being put in the way of the event.

Open a door on forgotten chapters of Aurora’s history

As people with any living memory of it dwindle to a precious few, the First World War is quickly becoming a forgotten chapter of Canada’s past, but the Aurora Historical Society aims to make this history come alive again this Saturday at Doors Open Aurora.

Oakridge Outfitters prepares to open new page on a local story

As a young girl, Aurora’s Deb Clark was bitten by the fashion bug. Her mother could not afford to let her go out and buy the things she wanted to make a splash, however. Instead, she was sent to sewing class to learn how to create the looks she wanted.

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