Aurora’s old flag and crest should fly once again, says Councillor

February 11, 2015 · 0 Comments

History and symbol have the power to bring people together and connect people to the world around them. But, according to Councillor Jeff Thom, Aurora can foster this connection by plugging into the past.

Charities get ready for the spotlight at next week’s Blues Bash

Blue Door Shelters would love to be able to put up an “out of business” sign, but the sad truth is reality will not let that dream come to pass. The non-profit, which...

Aurora Cultural Centre honoured for reporting

Centre "thrilled" with honour recognizing the best financial reporting across the non-profit sector.

Fire master plan delayed pending divisive workshop talks

Discussion on the Central York Fire Services (CYFS) budget has been deferred until Aurora and Newmarket councils hold workshops on the fire master plan.

Speeding up St. John’s interchange with Hwy 404 is top priority

Moving forward interchange by over a decade would alleviate foreseen traffic trouble, according to Councillor Michael Thompson.

Residents want less spent on “culture”, according to Aurora’s Citizen Budget

Aurora residents have spoken, and they want less tax dollars spent on “culture” – at least according to the results of the Town’s first Citizen Budget.

Density at issue as Council takes on Timberlane redevelopment

Residents in the neighbourhood of Timberlane Athletic Club filled Town Hall last week as Council took the first crack at a plan to turn the tennis facility into a housing development.

Anti-terrorism talks bring Prime Minister to YRP’s Aurora headquarters

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Aurora on Thursday afternoon to hold meetings with local police and other lawmakers ahead of proposed sweeping changes to national security that were announced Friday.