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New bylaw will allow neighbourly access for home repairs

September 16, 2015   ·   0 Comments

A new bylaw will allow Aurora residents entry to their neighbours’ properties in order to carry out repairs and maintenance on their own homes this week.

Interfaith groups respond to Syrian refugee crisis

Area churches and representatives from the area Muslim community are combining forces for a joint response to the Syrian refugee crisis.

“Collaborative” approach will bring 2016 budget in by December

Councillors are poised to set an ambitious target this week to bring 2016’s Operating Budget – the portion of the municipal budget that directly impacts your taxes – in for a landing by early December.

Queen hailed for “devotion to service” as she surpasses Victoria’s record reign

As she surpassed Queen Victoria’s record as Canada’s longest reigning monarch on Wednesday afternoon local time, Aurora residents hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her decades of public service.

You don’t need to “reinvent the wheel” to help Syrian refugees, say former sponsors

In 1979, 13 members of Trinity Anglican Church sponsored families of Vietnamese Boat People. 35 years on, if they had the chance to do so again amid the Syrian refugee crisis, they say they'd have no hesitation.

Youth Volunteer Fair is part of wider vision for Aurora

Next Thursday's Youth Volunteer Fair aims not only to connect local teens with area volunteer opportunities, but move Aurora one step closer to being a "Youth Friendly Community."

Remaining candidates looking forward to Vote Smart debates

Despite the non-participation of Aurora’s two Conservative candidates, the remaining candidates vying for your vote say they are looking forward to two engaging evenings at the Aurora Cultural Centre next week.

“Welcome to Wellington” – new school year brings changes for Aurora Senior P.S. community

Ken Arnott has always wanted to open up a new school and, this week, the long-time educator gets to do just that – sort of.

Culture Days at Cultural Centre includes Celebration fit for a Queen

A celebration fit for a Queen, local artists launch their inspired exhibitions and a ‘creative safari’ - it’s Culture Days at the Centre!

Health and Sex-Ed changes are long overdue, says MPP

Ontario was once a leader when it came to health education, but has since fallen behind the likes of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, according to Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard. But, now it is time to play catch-up.

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