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Kerry’s Place has sweet way of spreading awareness on World Autism Day

April 9, 2015   ·   0 Comments

The more knowledge we have to recognize people’s differences, the more we realise how similar we really are, according to Thomas Luxemburger.

Stafford named Community Torchbearer for Pan Am Games

Coach "overwhelmed" at selection.

“Wellington” is preferred name for school merger

Selection would not only show geography of the school, but mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

Neighbours irked by communications over drive-thru

Plans for a two-lane McDonald's drive thru on Bayview Avenue at Pedersen Drive were given the green light at Council last week

Town-wide conversion to LED streetlights set to take step forward

By Brock Weir An Aurora-wide initiative to convert existing streetlights to a new LED lighting system is set to take a step forward this week. ...

Aurora Family Leisure Complex set for May completion

Members might have been able to take in just about every feature of the newly revamped Aurora Family Leisure Complex by February 28, but work on the oft-delayed project is set to wrap up by May 2, according to municipal staff.

“Greener Garden” challenge aims to increase backyard composting

Aurora’s flirtation with clear garbage bags may have fizzled amid community controversy, but efforts to encourage more Aurora residents to compost their organic waste at home got a much more enthusiastic response from Councillors.

Sunshine List grows by five at Town Hall

Ontario’s “Sunshine List”, the annual disclosure of public sector employees making over $100,000 per year, grew Province-wide over the past year --- and Aurora was no exception.

Council targets 3.95% tax increase

Staff tasked with finding $300,000 in cuts and a further $100,000 in revenue to make tax hike "more palatable" for residents, but service cuts are likely.

Bridal show set to raise funds and awareness for Kidney Foundation and donor programs

Over 30 years ago, Kiersten Brooks’ uncle went into kidney failure, saved with a donation from her father. Her father gave the gift of life, but a few years ago, he too was in dire need of a new kidney and found a match with his wife.

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