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Residents could decide future of end-of-driveway clearing program

January 24, 2019   ·   0 Comments

Residents should have the opportunity to weigh in on whether or not Aurora should proceed with a windrow clearing program, according to some Councillors, after lawmakers gave the costly proposal a mixed review last week.

Memories enriched in Society of York Region Artists show

Memories are sometimes fleeting, but York Region artists have immortalized their own in “From Memory”, the new juried exhibition of the Society of York Region Artists, which is now on at the Aurora Cultural Centre through Saturday.

Canada’s majestic, overlooked landscapes inspire journeys for photographer Armstrong

The old adage about the road less travelled is not just a saying that has become threadbare over the course of time; it provides a bounty of inspiration – artistic and otherwise – for Aurora artist Rick Armstrong.

Panthers set to host prestigious Silver Stick tournament

The best of the best on ice are headed to Aurora. The Central York Girls Hockey Association and the Aurora Panthers announced last week that for the twentieth straight year, the Town of Aurora will host the International Silver Stick tournament from Feb. 1 – 3.

Traci Melchor shares story of mental health in the workplace with local business leaders

If you were feeling dark or anxious today, how many of you felt comfortable enough to phone your boss to say you needed the day off because of it? Television personality Traci Melchor would venture a guess to say that not many of you would say yes – but that is something that needs to change, she says.

Don’t be Afraid to See “Proscenophobia”

A Review by Scott Johnston Although you’re unlikely to find the definition in most dictionaries, proscenophobia can loosely be defined as stage fright. It is ...

Aurora says yes to retail pot shops

A 5 - 1 majority opted in to allowing retail cannabis stores at the end of a raucous Council meeting.

Opting out favoured by delegates, but not by all

Council Chambers were filled to capacity on Monday night as residents descended on Town Hall to hear local lawmakers’ decision on whether Aurora would opt in or out on allowing retail cannabis sales.

Protections for stable neighbourhoods might not come until March

Concrete changes to protect Aurora’s so-called stable neighbourhoods might not come to fruition until March, Councillors learned last week.

Project manager will oversee development of Hallmark Lands

The transformation of Aurora’s Hallmark Lands into a hub for baseball will be overseen by a project manager, staff have assured Council.

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