New Director of Education wants to continue Board’s ongoing successes

June 5, 2014 · 0 Comments

The new job is not about change, it is continuing the road the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) has been travelling, according to J. Philip Parappally.

Clear Bag waste program put on back burner after calls for public outreach

Aurora residents have spoken for and against a new program that would require the use of clear garbage bags over the use of the traditional black and green bags.

Citizens recognized at annual Community Recognition Awards

Aurora’s active volunteers, up-and-coming athletes, and those simply willing to lend a hand, received honours Monday night as the Town of Aurora celebrated their achievements at the Community Recognition Awards.

War Memorial fund shines light on legal, “moral” responsibility for maintenance

Renovations might be complete, money might be spent, and many Aurorans take pride in the result, but the $3,500 left over from efforts to restore Aurora’s Cenotaph will remain in place despite a recommendation to close the account.

Churches make unexpected discoveries about each other – and themselves – coming together after crisis

Love thy neighbour has been at the core of the Christian faith for centuries, but knowing thy neighbour might be another thing all together. Despite having been neighbours just a stone’s throw away for the better part of 140 years, Trinity...

Beverley Wood named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year

By Brock Weir Beverley Wood lives by the motto it “amazing what one can learn when one opens up one’s ears.” But, the sound might ...

New Heritage Conservation District formally halted

Aurora’s second Heritage Conservation District was consigned to the history books this week, after Councillors backed neighbourhood opposition to the plan.

12 Years later, Barb Hartwell remains at forefront of fundraising for husband’s tribute run

“You would have to know Bob to know he just has that full little smile on his face and doesn’t say anything,” says Barb Hartwell with a laugh, as she recalls the 2014 Run/Walk for Southlake.

Region provides tips to stump the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer

On May 14, Stacey Bowman, Invasive Species Specialist of York Region Forestry, enlightened a group of approximately 45 people about the status of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in our area.

LBP student grows locks extra-long for cancer research

Enjoy the luxurious mop of locks on top of Jakob Israel’s head while you can, because they won’t be there very much longer. The Grade 4 student at Lester B. Pearson Public School is getting in the zone...

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