Aurora mom fights myths on Type 1 diabetes

February 24, 2016 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir Sometimes Miriam Goodger can just brush it off, but the number of times she has been “verbally attacked” in public, she says, ...

Elected Regional Chair moves forward — without Regional support

“If it ain’t broke, why are we trying to fix something that ain’t broke?” That was the question asked by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti last Thursday as Regional Council voted 14 – 5 against electing their Chair.

Aurora Heights’ school travel plan hits snag over public consultation

The morning walk to school was set to get a little easier – and a little safer – for the Aurora Heights Public School community, but a lack of public consultation put the plan for a new three-way stop sign on the backburner.

Region’s Orchard Heights fencing project on hold: Mayor

The land around a Regional reservoir near Orchard Heights has been enjoyed by residents for its greenspace and trails for years, but the Region’s plans to fence the area citing liability concerns has been put on hold following opposition from neighbours.

Sport Aurora presses Town to move on Hallmark building

Aurora needs to get a move-on in deciding whether or not to collaborate on turning the former Hallmark Building into an expansive multi-use sports facility, according to Sport Aurora.

Aurora to “partner” with golf courses as they remain exempt from tree bylaw

After a long and winding road, Council formally approved minor changes to Aurora’s tree protection bylaw last week.

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominees for 2016

Last November, four leaders in sport were immortalized forever in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame.

Efforts to sell friend’s used car becomes commercial spoof heard around the world

If you have been sitting on your hands just waiting for the right 2010 Nissan Altima with a paltry 87,000 km under its belt to drive up and sweep you off your feet, you might have missed your chance thanks to an Aurora filmmaker and his producing partner.

Community “re-connects” to help Syrian Refugees

As Terri-Anne Day absorbed people’s reactions to the Syrian Refugee Crisis, she sensed a world around her that was becoming increasingly disconnected. Social media might, in theory, keep people closer connected than ever before, but the personal interactions were a different story.