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Budget includes boosts for Cultural Centre, Historical Society

January 6, 2016   ·   0 Comments

Council might have been full of enthusiasm for the Town’s new streamlined budget process this past year, but one bone of contention was a financial boost to local cultural institutions, particularly the Aurora Cultural Centre and the Aurora Historical Society.

Abas recognized for towering work making community more accessible

Matthew Abas didn’t hesitate when he threw his arm onto the shoulder of Mayor Geoff Dawe. This must have been a very familiar scenario.

One year on, savvy students incorporate to become real entrepreneurs

When the Classy Cyborgs, one of two robotics teams at Lester B. Pearson Public School learned that just 10 per cent of visually impaired people know how to read braille, they were alarmed. But, rather than settling back into their daily routine, put their heads together to do something about it. That was last year.

Successful “adoption” made Christmas merry for Aurora seniors

Senior residents of Chartwell Aurora, as well as Newmarket seniors, had a very Merry Christmas thanks to local companies and individuals taking up the challenge issued by Ingrid Davis to “adopt” a senior, or an entire floor of a nursing home for the season of giving.

Aurora woman honoured for giving young mums a helping hand

Over the last two decades, there are few things Janet Metcalfe has found more satisfying than seeing a young mother come into her own.

Official Plan review to look at neighbourhoods

With the dawn of the New Year, Aurora is getting ready to look at its official plan with fresh eyes – and part of this review will focus on unique areas around Town.

Interfaith group’s Syrian refugee application accepted

It is news that has been a long time coming, but the Interfaith Refugee Resettlers will know more about the Syrian refugee family they are sponsoring before the end of the year.

Precinct Plan calls for changes to Town Park, Armoury

The Aurora Farmers’ Market has called Wells Street home for nearly a decade, but if the plan for Aurora’s proposed Cultural Precinct is embraced, it might be able to find longer-lasting success within Town Park itself.

Last remaining horse barn to be preserved at Hillary House

It’s Christmas and at this time of year you probably need no reminder that some interesting things can happen in a barn, and one of Aurora’s last horse barns – well, theoretically, a garage – is set to be shaken up in the year ahead.

Williams students prepare to unleash the power of art

Abigail Kearney is ready for battle. As the co-chair of Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School’s Arts Council, she knows that artists like to procrastinate just a little bit.

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