Speed cushion pilot project should be expanded: Councillors

April 13, 2016 · 0 Comments

Aurora’s recently-approved pilot project to install a series of speed cushions in five areas of Town where speeding has been identified as an issue hasn’t been implemented yet, but Councillors are already considering areas where the program can be expanded.

Aurora to be alive with the sound of music – if plan moves forward

Concerts and music festivals have become hot ticket events on Aurora’s annual social calendar, but the Town’s efforts to become a music destination could be turned up to eleven this week.

Finishing touches being put on Community Earth Week Fair

Our plans are almost complete for the Aurora Community Earth Week Fair next Wednesday, April 20, at the Aurora Armoury. The Environmental Advisory Committee’s organizing committee has been working hard to engage community groups, school ECO clubs, and sending out many emails to friends and families.

Harnessing “new media” key to entrepreneurs success

The power of “new media” is evident for all to see, but for people looking to start up their own businesses, getting started can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. Local entrepreneurs, however, are set to help break down barriers and show how “new media” has been instrumental in their success next week at the Aurora Public Library.

Residents demand parking restriction to combat GO commuters

Council created the problem and it’s Council’s job to fix it. That was the view of many residents living within walking distance of the Aurora GO Station at a meeting of Downtown Town Park Ratepayers last week. Victoria Hall was packed...

Dine out for a good cause at Wednesday’s Taste for Life

If you’re looking for a good way to spice up your Wednesday night and help out a good cause at the same time, York Region’s Taste for Life is just around the corner.

Portraits of Giving honour York Region volunteers

Mike Rathke is no stranger to being in the spotlight. His dance shoes were practically still warm from burning up the dance floor last year in the first annual Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars when he was approached by the camera lens of Richmond Hill photographer Karen Merk and the pen of Melony Teague to share his journey with a wider audience.