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Yonge and Wellington left turn ban eyed for Fall

June 23, 2016   ·   0 Comments

If you’re in the habit of trying to turn left at Yonge and Wellington during the morning and afternoon rush, you might have to come up with a few alternative routes this fall.

Study to lay groundwork for “heritage landscapes”

Wide vistas and approaches to well-known historic landmarks can evoke powerful memories and feelings for people who hold them dear – and these landscapes could become protected in Aurora following a Council decision last week.

Local student brings home the gold with the Duke of Ed award

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say last week was a very good week for local student Adam Starr.

Developments could prove “catastrophic” to Wildlife Park

This week, Council is set to approve a $200,000 contract to inch the Aurora Wildlife Park – over 20 years in the making – closer to completion. The man behind the plan, however, says he has serious concerns about...

Council moves ahead with contract to break stalemate on Wildlife Park

Council is set to bring on Cole Engineering to move forward the development of Aurora’s Wildlife Park prolonged negotiations and disagreements between the Town, local environmentalists and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

Leah Daniels looking forward to hometown love at Aurora Music Festival

By Brock Weir Fresh off being named Female Artist of the Year at the Country Music Association of Ontario last month, singer Leah Daniels is ...

Prince Harry to be invited to open Diamond Jubilee Park playground

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park is set to be Aurora’s first multi-faceted, fully accessible playground and with construction slated to be finished by the fall of 2017, Council is aiming to make its opening an event to remember.

Ratepayers prepared to go “toe to toe” with developer over Highland Gate

Ratepayers in Aurora’s Highland Gate area are prepared to go “toe to toe” with developers over the redevelopment of the former golf course, according to their lawyer Stephen D’Agostino, but first they will take a crack at mediation.

“We will not allow fear to rob us of our Pride”

With vigil candles and rainbow flags in hand, my partner, children and I gathered with thousands in Toronto to mourn the loss of...

Murphy, Stemmle, Kitchen & Galbraith enter Sports Hall of Fame

The Class of 2016, which honours heroes on the ice and snow, will be inducted this November in a special ceremony at St. Andrew's College.

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