Tree replacement following ice storm clocks in at $88,000

May 7, 2014 · 0 Comments

An $88,000 plan to replace 125 street trees felled during the pre-Christmas Ice Storm is expected to be approved at Council this week. Councillors signed off on the plan at the committee level last Tuesday which...

Native women share perspectives in landmark exhibition

As a Metis woman, Nathalie Bertin didn’t discover her Aboriginal heritage until she was in her mid-20s. In Ontario and Quebec, she says, assimilation happened much earlier than it did in Western...

Heroes honour heroes in inaugural First Responders Day

Brian Hall was just nine when fate set out the course of his life. It was Christmas Eve and the son of an alcoholic single mother had his life turned upside down when his mom, “feeling she couldn’t handle...

Commitment is key for Duke of Edinburgh Award winner

For over a year, 18-year-old Maggie Riehle dedicated her time, effort and skills into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and has finally accomplished the silver level of achievement.

Water meter inaccuracies result in a $1.2m hit, targeted in 9-year replacement plan

Poor readings from local water meters have resulted in a $1.2 million financial impact in Aurora, according to a Council report. Aurora residents can expect a continued effort to replace 1,000 existing water meters per year...

L.A. Fitness plans take one step forward as new zoning is approved for development

Plans to transform the former site of the Reebok warehouse into an L.A. Fitness and plaza complex cleared a significant hurdle at Council last week. Councillors approved zoning amendments to transform the land from industrial lands, to a commercial zone, effectively giving the...

Business Women’s Network launched in York Region

A group of local business women came together to learn, share and collaborate as the Business Women’s Network of York Region (BWNYR) held it’s official launch gala. The networking event, which included...

Outgoing Regional Chair honoured by Community Living Newmarket-Aurora

After more than 20 years of working in the public sector, York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch was honoured by Community Living Newmarket-Aurora as the recipient of the 2014 Community Service Award.

Council leaves window to get “creative” after residents shoot down Heritage District

Neighbours will have to wait nearly three more weeks to find out whether or not a Heritage Conservation District in their community will proceed to the next steps. Nearly 200 residents from Aurora’s downtown southeast quadrant filled Council Chambers on Wednesday evening to sound off on...

New clerk appointed by Council amid structure changes at Town Hall

Effective last week, Aurora has a new Town Clerk in Stephen Huycke, who was formally appointed to the post by Council this month. Mr. Huycke’s appointment comes amid...

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