Mayor aims for “balanced” budget approach after Councillors vote for 0% tax increase

July 3, 2025 · 0 Comments

Mayor Tom Mrakas told Councillors he would take a “balanced” approach to presenting Aurora’s 2026 Budget this fall after lawmakers formally voted in favour aiming ...

Regional Mental Health Centre gets Provincial boost as it eyes 2027 opening

York Region’s Mental Health and Community Care Centre is eyeing an opening in “early 2027” following a fresh infusion of cash from the Provincial Government. ...

Climate Action group calls on Aurora to push back on Bill 5

Local climate activists are calling on the Town of Aurora to push back on the Ontario Government’s controversial Bill 5. Formally entitled the Protect Ontario ...

Traffic calming measures aren’t doing the trick in Tamarac Trail neighbourhood: residents

A stop sign installed last year to help calm traffic on Tamarac Trail and surrounding streets is not having a significant impact on the problem ...

Fleury Street gathers for “historic” party and recognition

Each year, as the summer approaches, residents of Fleury Street gather for their annual street party. It’s always a chance to catch up with neighbours ...

Chamber of Commerce grants could help take your small business to the next level

If you’re a small business looking for a boost to take things to the next level, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Small Business Grants ...

Costs of after-hours warming and cooling stations explored by Council

As the community looks forward to the end of a heatwave, local lawmakers are considering the feasibility of being able to open cooling and warming ...

Grade 12 Williams student recognized for human rights work

Khokhawala is one of four York Region students to be honoured by the YRDSB with their annual Human Rights Ambassador Award.

Équipe Francobotique stands strong on the world stage representing Canada

As Aurora’s Équipe Francobotique, an accomplished French-language student team in the FIRST Lego League, settled into the opening ceremonies at this month’s WAFFLE International Championships ...