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Newmarket-Aurora “is a Liberal seat and should be a Liberal seat,” argues Health Minister
May 7, 2014 · 1 Comments
Premier Kathleen Wynne may have called the June 12 Provincial election on Friday afternoon, but the campaign got off to an early start last week with a fundraising visit from Health Minister Deb Matthews.
Young Aurorans to take a hands-on approach in look and feel of Youth Space
Doors were opened last week for youth to become involved in the issues that matter to them. Last week was National Youth Week and, coinciding with that commemoration, Aurora is now...
Aurora and Newmarket to collaborate on info tech strategies
It has been in the works for nearly three years, but this spring the Town of Aurora is set to launch a new interactive website. The twist? It will be hosted by servers maintained by the Town of Newmarket.
Tree replacement following ice storm clocks in at $88,000
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...
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