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Future of Highland Gate sparks war of words between MPP and Developer

December 16, 2015   ·   0 Comments

Lawyers for Highland Gate Developments Inc., demand MPP Chris Ballard retract comments on encroachment issues, but the former councillor stands firm.

Council rejects “insulting” Highland offer

Aurora Council last week rejected an offer from Highland Gate Developments Inc. to sell the defunct golf course to the Town for $98.1 million and, in the end, stop a looming appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board in its tracks.

Existing parking isn’t cutting it at GO station: Council

While Council continues to grapple with the perennial issue of on-street parking in Aurora’s Downtown Core, for many members of Council it is time to take the concerns to the next level – the Province of Ontario and GO Transit.

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

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.

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