Garbage bag limit to be considered next year

November 11, 2015 · 0 Comments

You may not know it as it is not strictly enforced, but Aurora has a three bag limit for the amount of trash you put out on your curb every other week. This could change next year.

Aurora cadets aim to walk in soldiers’ footsteps at Vimy Ridge

As local cadets stood vigil on the four corners of the Aurora Cenotaph this week, they did so under the name of Robert Stuart Hillary, an Aurora man born and bred who lost his life at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Governor General honours Caring Aurorans

Whether you’re providing a young mother a hand-up at the start of a new generation, or taking your concerns global, the simple act of caring can take many forms but can often go unrecognized.

Remembrance is more than a moment of reflection

By Brock Weir As Aurorans came together to mark Remembrance Day this week, the number of young people descending on the Cenotaph swelled as they ...

Got an overnight parking ticket this month? Help a kid have a merry Christmas!

Aurora launches "Toys for Tickets" program beginning this Sunday through December 1.

Province sets 10-year target to eliminate chronic homelessness

Ontario has set an “aggressive” target to reduce chronic homelessness within 10 years, a target welcomed by Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard. Mr. Ballard was on hand...

Council gives green light to $12.4 million Capital Budget

Monday’s meeting came on the heels of local lawmakers giving the green light to a $12.4 million Capital Budget focusing on repair and replacement of existing municipal assets, new projects to handle Aurora’s growth, and further studies.

Adventurers set to “power” you up at library next week

Some come to learn, others come to connect, and some still come for a place to get warm or a quiet place to work. Last year, Cindy Shaver of the Aurora Public Library (APL) found this last point in particular to be true.

We can learn from the Day of the Dead, says local artist

Linda Welch always breathed a sigh of relief once November 1 rolled around. It meant Hallowe’en was over, disguises and decorations were soon to be packed away for another year, and going out to the community would mean more treats than tricks.