Golf courses win reprieve on Aurora’s tree protection bylaw

December 16, 2015 · 0 Comments

Aurora’s golf courses have won a temporary reprieve from being subject to the Town’s proposed tree protection bylaw after Council voted to look to Markham for answers.

Landmark donation helps “unsung heroes” help local victims

Ashley Wade has learned to sleep again at night, but for a while it was tough going. A long-time sponsor for families in need, the Whitchurch-Stouffville resident, however, felt she would...

Tennis players wait for next volley from the Town of Aurora

The ball will soon be in Aurora’s court to determine the future of indoor tennis in the area. Councillors last week voted in favour...

Shuttle service should help commuters get to and from the GO: Council

The best way to solve the parking problem around the GO Station is to discourage people from driving to the station, and getting on the bus to get to the GO is to charge for parking – at least according to some Councillors.

Sports history comes to life through playing with a full deck

Think wrestling a bear will earn you a place in local sporting history? Think again. As far as Aurora’s concerned, it’s a matter of been there, done that – and rather than getting the proverbial t-shirt, you can soon get a deck of cards to prove it.

Cultural Precinct Plan proposes transformation of Downtown Core

Aurora’s Cultural Precinct has the power to be an “attractive, vibrant, people-focused” neighbourhood, but some significant changes need to be considered before this can become a reality, according to planners.

12 Days of Light sparks fire of giving in local students

It was the culmination of their school’s 12 Days of Light, but St. Max students didn’t let rain get in the way of lighting sparks of hope on the streets of Toronto.

Average tax bills set to rise $89 following budget approval

It is the tax increase targeted from the outset, but Council made it official last week by approving a 1.8 per cent residential tax increase for the year ahead.

Aurora company harnesses skills of Syrian refugees

Local company launches resume database for displaced residents in refugee camps while pooling resources to ease the sponsorship process for individuals and organizations.

Settlement reached in Buck lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in the long-running defamation lawsuit between former Aurora mayor Evelyn Buck and several members of the 2006 – 2010 Council term on which she served.

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