Aurora United Church “dreams big” with rebuild on historic site

January 7, 2015 · 0 Comments

After months of brainstorming and developing a vision for the future that lies ahead, the congregation of Aurora United Church has voted to rebuild on their historic land at the corner of Yonge and Tyler Street.

Developers want “win-win” with Highland Gate community

Developers and ratepayers are set to begin a dialogue this month on the redevelopment of Aurora’s Highland Gate Golf Course.

Speed cushions could be coming to a neighbourhood near you

Speeding concerns brought forward by residents could result in an increase of speed cushions throughout Aurora in 2015. Municipal staff are due to...

Study could lead to new approach to Downtown revitalization

A study to look at what it would take for the Town of Aurora to secure historic and vacant properties along Yonge Street could lead to new approaches to revitalizing Aurora’s Downtown Core, according to some Councillors.

Residents express concerns over Timberlane development

Brookfield Homes met with residents to discuss their new development at Timberlane Athletic Club Thursday, but residents had a few concerns about the plan and the process.

Snow shovellers needed across Aurora

Chances are when you woke up last Thursday morning to a mountain of snow, you let out a grumble or a few choice words before lacing up, grabbing your shovel, and clearing a path to get out of your driveway.

Gadget to halt “literacy crisis” wins students innovation award

York Region students descended on a Thornhill school on Saturday, laden with gadgets and gizmos to help improve the way we learn at any age.

Communication key for Highland Gate group amid rumours

As a question mark still hangs over the future of Aurora’s Highland Gate Golf Course, surrounding neighbours hope their newly formed ratepayers group, and its leaders, can best communicate to provide some clarity when the time comes.

Emmerson tapped as new Regional Chair

In what he says is likely to be the last appointment to the job, Wayne Emmerson was named Chair and CEO of the Region of York at the inaugural meeting of Regional Council last Thursday night.