Next phase of Library Square development approved

May 31, 2017 · 0 Comments

The future of Library Square took another inch forward last week as Council gave the green light to beginning design options on just what might replace the former homes of the Aurora Public Library and Seniors’ Centre on Victoria Street.

Van Schaik is Aurora’s 2017 Citizen of the Year

By Brock Weir Peter van Schaik’s behind-the-scenes humanitarian work has led to him being described as an “unsung hero” in York Region, but now people ...

Saturday’s Powwow will signal new beginning

Footprints often show where we’ve been but this Saturday footprints will show where we’re going as Indigenous Leaders converge on Aurora to usher in a new beginning.

Internet voting approved for 2018 in “hybrid” model

Aurorans will be able to go to the polls from the comfort of their own homes in the 2018 Municipal Election.

Mental health activist gets to keep sign – for now

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Light of Christ celebrates quarter-century with public open house

There was little more than a shell in place when Greg Clancy and his staff first set foot in what was to become Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School. Since that day in July 1991, that shell has become nothing but a distant memory as the school has become a busy, active and important fixture in the lives of southwest Aurora residents.

Stakeholders, neighbours raise concerns over Library Square proposals

Proposed plans to replace the soon-to-be-demolished former homes of the Aurora Public Library and Seniors’ Centre on Victoria Street with Library Square left neighbours with more questions than answers at Town Hall last week.

Chamber Street Festival promises music, fun – and a few secrets

Whether you’re looking for a good buy, a day of family fun, or an opportunity to tap into your inner Sherlock Holmes, there’s something for everyone planned at next week’s Aurora Chamber Street Festival.

ClimateWise spurred forward by Climate Change Action Plan

Over the past year, Aurora’s Windfall Ecology Centre has reached nearly 6,500 businesses in helping them become more energy efficient through their ClimateWise business network.

STEM Minds helps today’s kids tap into their digital and tech futures

Aside from the music, and vying for Top Artist at this past Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, there are other ties that bind The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber – all got their start as YouTube stars. As YouTube and...

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