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Cartwright Building set for new life as community health care hub

March 19, 2014   ·   0 Comments

By Brock Weir For decades, the Cartwright Building near Yonge Street and Edward Street was home to the venerable company Canada Law Book. Now, four ...

Aurora is best place to live in York Region: ranking

Aurora is the best place to live in York Region, and among the best in Canada – so says MoneySense Magazine in their annual ranking of Canadian communities.

“Give Back Awards” honour students beyond the books

When John Crowell looks over applications each year for the annual Give Back Awards, he wonders just what he did with his high school years. But, for the Manager of Social Responsibility for Magna International, it is an eye-opener to...

Report shows employment growth across York Region

A new report shows York Region has shown exponential employment growth from 2012 to 2013. The York Region Employment and Industry Growth 2013 report was presented to Regional Council last week.

Over 900 doctors to lace up in Aurora and Newmarket to benefit Mental Health

Mental health issues have an impact on all areas of society – from the family, to the wider community, and even the doctors treating those affected.

Kerry’s Place marks 40th anniversary as “best kept secret”

In the past, people living with autism and other challenges on the autism spectrum were often living in a world of darkness or, perhaps worse, put into “dark places”. But Kerry’s Place Autism Services provides a vital beam of “sunshine”...

Proposed development near Yonge and Wellington spurs Council contention

A long-vacant lot near Yonge and Wellington is set to become new apartment building, but questions were raised whether this will help or hinder neighbourhood.

Aurora students to spend March Break building in Ghana

As students keep one eye on the clock counting down to the beginning of March Break, some Aurora students got out a little bit early this week.

Aurora business student to shadow Pan Am Games CEO

As a student at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, Michael Delplavignano knew he had a head for business, but he didn’t know where to turn. A brochure from a guidance counsellor introduced him to the Ivey School of Business, sending the Grade 11 student on a path...

Town readies court fight over Mavrinac “park”

The dispute between the Town of Aurora and Minto Communities over land on Mavrinac Boulevard could be headed to the courts. The Town filed a Statement of Claim against the development company...

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