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Aurora’s “Diefenbunker” featured in Doors Open Aurora

August 5, 2015   ·   0 Comments

Featured in Doors Open Aurora is one of the most interesting of the sites of the tour, known as the Aurora Readiness Centre or Aurora’s ...

Community garden “template” proposed for Aurora

Projects to provide a place for people to meet their neighbours, get fresh air and exercise, and feel a sense of accomplishment can only be a plus – but if it can also provide a place for people to grow their own food, so much the better, according to advocates proposing a new community garden in Aurora.

Aurora votes in two federal ridings this time around

By Brock Weir This election signals the beginning of an Aurora split as far as Federal representation is concerned. This time around, residents of Aurora ...

Welcome Table provides “Food for the Soul”

By Brock Weir Reaching out to the community, particularly those who needed a hand-up, has always been a way of life for Julie Cruikshank. So, ...

Federal candidates hit the road for long-haul election campaign

Laureen Harper, wife of Conservative leader Stephen Harper, meets a young supporter during a whistle-stop visit of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill on Wednesday afternoon, during the ...

Norm Weller remembered as “big man, who left big impression”

Norm Weller Park near Aurora’s southwest corner might bear his name, but his impact can be seen just about wherever you are in Town.

“Accelerated” 2C development leads Councillors to question whether Town, Region are ready

Building developments in Aurora’s 2C developments are marching along at a pretty fast clip, but the speed in which the development is progressing is causing some Council members to wonder whether Aurora is ready for it.

Veterans saddle up to raise awareness of comrades

Paul Nichols served with the Canadian Armed Forces, stationed in Croatia during the early 1990s. During that time, he did “pretty well” serving his country. However, when he transitioned out of the military, that’s when his war really started.

Policy changes needed to make wildlife park a reality

Long-gestating plans for Aurora’s wildlife park are feasible, but it will take some policy changes from the Town of Aurora and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to make it a reality, according to experts.

Blast survivor encouraged by Ombudsman’s findings

The Ministry of National Defence should award “immediate and reasonable” financial compensation to victims involved in a 1974 grenade blast at CFB Valcartier, which left 16 cadets dead, and scores of others injured, says the Ombudsman for the Department.

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