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Habitat for Humanity celebrates a lasting “legacy”
June 5, 2014 · 0 Comments
Organizations measure their success in different ways, but for the local branch of Habitat for Humanity, they don’t have to look very far to see tangible results of their efforts.
Cost of Aurora’s Integrity Commissioners, lawsuits, will remain under wraps
Costs associated with the development – and disposal – of Aurora’s Code of Conduct, along with the hiring – and disposal – of Integrity Commissioners to oversee it will remain under wraps. Councillors voted down a motion...
Aurora’s growth poses a challenge to fire department: Chief
With showrooms popping up from the dirt week after week, Aurora’s 2C development has quickly become a flurry of activity. The developmen is expected to bring in over 4,000 new homes, and additional businesses, to Aurora...
New Director of Education wants to continue Board’s ongoing successes
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.
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