Downtown townhouse development lacks affordable, accessible options: resident

July 20, 2016 · 0 Comments

A development of 126 stacked townhouses on Yonge Street just north of the Wellington Street intersection was formally approved by Council last week, following concerns from a local realtor that there were not enough accessible and affordable options to meet the demands of the community.

Doors Open Aurora 2016: Cultural Precinct Walking Tour

The Town of Aurora’s Cultural Precinct is an attractive, vibrant, people-focused district strongly connected to the Town Centre and other key community destinations.

Williams student’s summer company aims to make local businesses accessible for all

Ben Williamson has been becoming increasingly frustrated over the lack of accessibility within the Province of Ontario but, thanks to a grant from the Province, he has set out to do something about it.

Aurora schools celebrate their athletes of the year

Students from across Aurora packed up their football helmets, their soccer cleats and their hockey gear for the summer last month as Summer Vacation arrived but many of these athletes suited up and headed back into the arena last Tuesday.

Potential employee just wants chance to prove herself

By Brock Weir Thirteen years ago, Kerry Grieco was spending July preparing for what promised to be one of the most exciting times in her ...

Early budget talks forecast 3.3 – 3.6% municipal tax increase

Councillor Harold Kim calls for stronger governance at Aurora Cultural Centre and Aurora Historical Society before committing stable funding for both organizations.

41 years on, a proud daughter celebrates a lasting family legacy

It’s rare the occasions when Kay O’Neil’s sister Kerry makes eye contact but, when she does, she makes it count. Recently, the sisters were sitting at the table of Kerry’s Orangeville residence when she locked eyes on Kay, leaned in and said, “Kay, I am happy.” Those four small words packed a punch and after they parted, tears streamed down her face the entire ride home. “At first we felt guilty and the guilt is gone,” Kay recalls. “What a relief.”