Canada Post “going through time of change” and transition: Crown Corporation

July 22, 2015 · 0 Comments

In 2006, Canadians mailed over 5 billion pieces of mail, but just over six years later, this rate had fallen by over a billion pieces, according to Canada Post. As these numbers continue to dwindle...

Aurora needs to know where communications are falling short, says Council

Nearly two-thirds of residents surveyed say they are largely satisfied with the way the Town of Aurora is communicating with them but, for many Councillors, the larger question is why they’re falling short of the mark with the balance.

Community radio station receives tentative green light – with significantly smaller price tag

A new radio station based out of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex to be run by – and serve – the community took a significant step forward at Council last week.

Canada’s Silver Star and Golden Girl take the court to pass the 56-year baton

In 1959, Robert Bedard set the standard for Canadian tennis at the Pan American Games. Well, actually, he won a silver medal in the Chicago games in the Men’s Singles. But...

Neighbours “elated” over Mavrinac purchase

Residents in Aurora’s northeast are celebrating a “big win” for the Town after learning the municipality has purchased a six acre parcel of land on Mavrinac Boulevard for $2.47 million.

Canada Post targets August 17 for town-wide community mailboxes

Post Office representatives elaborated on timelines during contentious meeting at Council last week.

Arboretum honoured with 2015 Environmental Award

The Aurora Community Arboretum was recognized with the Ontario Horticultural Association’s (OHA) 2015 Environmental Award this month. The Arboretum was recognized for their efforts in ...

New drone could halve the time to chart serious collisions

The newest piece in York Regional Police’s arsenal in serving the community took to the sky with a buzz on Friday afternoon as the local department launched their first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at their Aurora headquarters.