“Stars” set to dance for “kids who can’t”

September 9, 2015 · 0 Comments

Familiar faces from Aurora and Newmarket are in-studio for some intense training before hitting the dance floor October 1 to raise $60,000 for Easter Seals.

Conservatives to skip Vote Smart debates

All-candidates' meetings organized by local university student "doesn't fit into campaign plan" says candidate Costas Menegakis.

Parents, teachers protest sex-ed curriculum

Students across Ontario returned to classrooms this week, but while some parents were busy dashing around last week getting their kids ready for the big day, others went out the door with their placards.

Council targets 1.8% tax increase following economic challenges

Eleven proposed new hires at Town Hall nixed to meet budget targets.

Councillor urges re-think on Emerald Ash Borer treatment

Despite Council approving the chemical IMA-JET for treatment of ash trees across Aurora set to be decimated by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle, one Councillor is urging a re-think of this course of action, citing environmental concerns.

Straight talk coming on where your tax dollars are going

If you’re looking for a little straight talking about where your tax dollars are ultimately going, you’re in luck. Council gave the green light to take...

Canada 150 celebrations come calling with money for arena, armoury improvements

When Canada celebrated its centennial in 1967, the nation-wide party included a boatload of Federal funding for new hockey arenas dotting countless towns, including the Aurora Community Centre.

Alarm bells raised over remains of Aurora’s last “Doan” house

Concerns have been raised at Council over the future of Aurora’s last surviving legacy of the historically prominent Doan Family – and engineers will now be tasked with seeing if the remains of the building can be saved for future generations.

CYFS Deputy Chief hangs up hat

Deputy Chief Paul Leslie leaves the force after a 35 year career focused on fire education and prevention.

Municipal hiring freeze fizzles — again

Despite general agreement that a closer watch needs to be taken at Town Hall to control new hires, a year-long freeze when it comes to new positions within the municipality has fizzled once again at the Council table.

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