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Our Lady of Grace rallies for return of Fr. Joe Gorman

February 3, 2015   ·   7 Comments

Fr. Joe Gorman was asked to “take some time away from the parish” by the Archdiocese of Toronto, citing “financial irregularities” and, according to a church spokesman, “involvement in marriages not sanctioned by the Catholic Church.”

The Auroran’s Carrier of the Month for January: Mason Barone

13-year-old Mason Barone has been named The Auroran’s Carrier of the Month for January.

Study of proposal to widen Industrial Parkway to four lanes gets Council green light

The future of Industrial Parkway will be given further consideration in February after Council voted to investigate widening the busy street to four lanes.

Review of proposed Yonge Street parking overhaul gets Council nod

A proposal to reduce Yonge Street traffic to a single lane each way along portions of Aurora’s Downtown Core leaving the rest for on-street parking was taken to the next level by Council last week.

BMO employee lives life by the Golden Rule – and customers show their appreciation

“Dear Miss Marie,” wrote one eight year old customer, to BMO’s Marie De Souza. “You are a really nice person and you are very special to me… thank you for being so nice to me in letting me use the bathroom.” This customer is much...

“Healthy minds and open hearts” at Dr. G.W. Williams earns award from Premier

Mary Tyler Moore might be able to turn the world on with her smile, but students at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School are hoping a simple little “hello” will do the trick throughout their hallowed halls this year.

Respite fund started for parents with disabled kids

Caregivers often go about the community unsung for their work, with few supports out there to help them along the way – but the Rotary Club of Aurora is looking to change that.

Budget talks begin with potential 6.1% tax hike

Proposals from the Central York Fire Services adds heft to initially forecast 4.96 per cent residential tax increase.

Region will have say on Yonge Street turn restrictions

Input requested before Aurora launches pilot project to restrict left hand turns at Yonge and Wellington.

Neighbourhood Network eyes expansion on seventh anniversary

A seven year anniversary is not a particularly important milestone for most organizations, but most organizations aren’t Neighbourhood Network.

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