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

February 4, 2015   ·   0 Comments

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.

91-year Aurora tradition quietly comes to a close

With the retirement of firefighter Brian Patrick, a near-century of Aurora tradition was consigned to the history books Saturday.

New fire station could lead to better emergency response times

Consultant for Central York Fire Services call for new fire station, training centre near Yonge Street and St. John's Sideroad.

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

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.

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