Local candidates hit the campaign trail with message that someone has to go

May 16, 2018 · 0 Comments

The Provincial election is now officially underway and local candidates have hit the ground running with a similar theme: someone has to go. But whether that someone needs to be Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne or PC leader Doug Ford depends on who you ask.

PC candidate Parsa promises “positive message”

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill PC candidate Michael Parsa is promising to take a “positive message” to voters ahead of the June 7 election.

Town summer camps now eligible for child care subsidy

Aurora families relying on child care subsidies will soon be able to enrol their kids in Town of Aurora summer camp programs. This new eligibility comes through a new agreement between the Town and the Region of York.

All are worthy in The Temple of Fame

Re-mounted play marked 100th anniversary of Aurora milestone.

Wynne hits Aurora’s ridings in first week of campaign

Liberal leader contends she hasn't "lost her way" after pointed debate question from PC leader Doug Ford.

Aggravated assault charges against Steve Hinder withdrawn by Court

Crown agrees with York Regional Police assessment that there "were not sufficient grounds" to arrest former council member for either Aggravated Assault or Assault and concludes "there is no reasonable prospect of conviction."

$2.2 million price tag turns the page on JOC

Funding to finally complete Aurora’s Joint Operations Centre is set to receive Council approval this week. A total of $2,185,200 worth of capital works, funded by reserves and development charges so it doesn’t result in a direct hit to taxpayers, will be required to finish the job on a project Councillors described as the “close of a chapter.”

Changes proposed after “horror story” on Brookland

Long delayed and bigger-than-expected reconstruction works on Brookland Avenue last year left business owners and residents alike angry with how things went down. From Councillor Wendy Gaertner’s perspective, it was nothing short of a “horror story” for all concerned. Now, changes are being proposed to ensure these situations don’t pop up again.

Century-old themes remain relevant today, says Temple director

As a director, Sara Moyle has always been interested in bringing together history through the art of drama – or, as she calls it, “animating history.” So, when the opportunity came up to animate history right here in Aurora, Ms. Moyle jumped at the chance.

Women’s Groups in focus as Aurora celebrates Temple of Fame centenary

Groups like 100 Women Who Care have shown how the power of women can make a difference on the community around them. These women’s groups have been on something of an upswing in recent years, but before a downturn in the 1960s and 1970s, such groups were often the lifeblood of communities nation-wide.

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