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Gift card donations can spread sense of “empowerment” this season: Neighbourhood Network

December 9, 2015   ·   0 Comments

As they look over their ever-growing holiday wish list, Neighbourhood Network is seeing a trend throughout York Region. The Aurora-based volunteer organization, which operates in...

Pillow case project aims to make women feel pampered this Christmas

Sisters might be doin’ it for themselves, but Aurora’s Benlolo sisters are doin’ it for their sisters in the wider York Region community – one pillow case at a time.

Permits to ease parking woes in Downtown Core

A new parking permit system – and dedicated parking spots – are hoped to alleviate ongoing traffic concerns of residents surrounding Town Park.

New appointment brings MP’s career full circle

PM Justin Trudeau appoints Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill representative to role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement.

Adopt a senior this Christmas – or a whole lot more – through Senior Wish

Christmas Morning can be a very exciting time for some residents of Chartwell Aurora. For others, however, it can be a very sad, lonely day, but they're teaming up with the Senior Wish Association to make loneliness on December 25 a thing of the past -- and you can help too!

AFLC accessibility to improve for mobility-challenged users

Mobility-challenged users have broken through the door on one of the last remaining obstacles at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.

Info will let Aurora take “strong position” on Highland Gate: Gaertner

Few dispute the adage that knowledge is power, but for Councillor Wendy Gaertner, this is particularly true when it comes to Aurora and the possibility an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the proposed redevelopment of Highland Gate Golf Course.

Sports fields identified in new Rec plan

Aurora has long had a shortage of soccer fields and this is a need that is underscored in the Town’s new Parks and Recreation master plan. A draft of the plan was presented to Council last week citing a number of needs, including at least three new sports fields.

Let the Lions wrap your gifts and help families in need

Wrapping up presents collected in the lead-up to the holidays can be daunting for many – but if you’re one of these people, don’t sweat it; bring your bundles over to the Aurora Shopping Centre and let the Lions Club do it for you, while you help local families in need.

Council remains supportive of LAV placement at Cenotaph

Passionate delegations to Council last week threw cold water on the idea of finding an alternate location for a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) planned for the Aurora Cenotaph.

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