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Former mayor “honoured” by Nokiidaa Trail tribute

February 18, 2015   ·   0 Comments

Former Aurora mayor Tim Jones has always been a champion of “character” – and a room in Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Community Safety Village is mute testament to that. But now Mr. Jones is receiving a permanent honour for his community service on home turf.

Promenade plans delayed as Aurora finalizes capital budget

Plans for a revamped Aurora Promenade have been delayed after a heated debate at Council last week.

First drop of paint inaugurates new art room at Williams

It doesn’t take much to make a newly redecorated room look lived in, but most people are loath to make the first move – especially if the room in question is intended to be used for something messy.

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

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.

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