Nominate your unsung heroes for Community Recognition Awards

February 24, 2016 · 0 Comments

Whether they have dedicated their lives to organizations big and small, or simply lent a helping hand to a neighbour in need, there are heroes around every corner in Aurora and now is the time to shine a light on their achievements.

Mavrinac residents speak out against potential “parkland” sale

Residents in the Mavrinac Boulevard neighbourhood actively – and successfully – lobbied Council to fight developers for a six acre parcel of land in their neighbourhood to keep it open space.

Local publishers helped Oscar hopeful take flight

An important chapter in the journey of the Oscar-nominated "The Martian" unfolded at the Aurora Public Library.

Aurora mom fights myths on Type 1 diabetes

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.