LED lights saving money, energy – but not as quickly as hoped

March 21, 2018 · 0 Comments

Since 2015, over 4,500 of Aurora’s street lights have been switched from traditional lamps to energy-efficient LED models, a move spurred in a bid to save both energy and money. But, while money and energy is being saved, it will take longer than expected for the expensive project to pay for itself

Powering up for “Power Off & Play”

Next phase in Healthy Kids Community Challenge aims for parents and kids to step away from screen time.

Progressive Conservatives re-open Newmarket-Aurora nomination

Supporters in Aurora's north riding await confirmation on how party will fill nomination slot.

Local mom pens motherhood “survival guide”

Book by Aurora's Maria Lianos-Carbone, which launches this Saturday at Chapters, aims to show women how to keep from losing themselves in the first years of motherhood.

Newmarket man charged after Aurora break-ins

A 43-year-old Newmarket man is facing three charges of Break and Enter following a series of February incidents in Aurora. Vance Patterson faces three charges ...

Resident safe, two dogs dead following Milgate Place fire

Fire gutted the first floor of a Milgate Place residence on Friday morning. Central York Fire Services responded to a call at 10.30 a.m. on ...

Going to the Chapel of Logs? – Petch House could soon host wedding services

As far as local wedding venues go, it is probably going to be Aurora’s most rustic option – but maybe what Petch House currently lacks in electricity and plumbing will be made up by charm?

Wellington students take the environment into their own hands at local park

Some people might choose to stay indoors when the snow is flying, but students at Wellington Public School had a very important mission to attend to and a few flurries weren’t going to stop them.

Business owners unhappy with “signs” of the times

It’s back to the drawing board in drafting a sign bylaw that addresses concerns from businesses and members of the public alike.

Artists are “Hooked” on tradition at Cultural Centre

You might have a few examples hanging around your house, pieces you made with a latch hook and a few pieces of yarn. They’re rugs, sure, but have you ever truly appreciated them as art? Clare Bolton, a curator at the Aurora Cultural Centre, guesses that answer is probably not.

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