Cultural Precinct Plan proposes transformation of Downtown Core

December 16, 2015 · 0 Comments

Aurora’s Cultural Precinct has the power to be an “attractive, vibrant, people-focused” neighbourhood, but some significant changes need to be considered before this can become a reality, according to planners.

12 Days of Light sparks fire of giving in local students

It was the culmination of their school’s 12 Days of Light, but St. Max students didn’t let rain get in the way of lighting sparks of hope on the streets of Toronto.

Average tax bills set to rise $89 following budget approval

It is the tax increase targeted from the outset, but Council made it official last week by approving a 1.8 per cent residential tax increase for the year ahead.

Aurora company harnesses skills of Syrian refugees

Local company launches resume database for displaced residents in refugee camps while pooling resources to ease the sponsorship process for individuals and organizations.

Settlement reached in Buck lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in the long-running defamation lawsuit between former Aurora mayor Evelyn Buck and several members of the 2006 – 2010 Council term on which she served.

Future of Highland Gate sparks war of words between MPP and Developer

Lawyers for Highland Gate Developments Inc., demand MPP Chris Ballard retract comments on encroachment issues, but the former councillor stands firm.

Council rejects “insulting” Highland offer

Aurora Council last week rejected an offer from Highland Gate Developments Inc. to sell the defunct golf course to the Town for $98.1 million and, in the end, stop a looming appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board in its tracks.

Existing parking isn’t cutting it at GO station: Council

While Council continues to grapple with the perennial issue of on-street parking in Aurora’s Downtown Core, for many members of Council it is time to take the concerns to the next level – the Province of Ontario and GO Transit.

Gift card donations can spread sense of “empowerment” this season: Neighbourhood Network

As they look over their ever-growing holiday wish list, Neighbourhood Network is seeing a trend throughout York Region. The Aurora-based volunteer organization, which operates in...

Pillow case project aims to make women feel pampered this Christmas

Sisters might be doin’ it for themselves, but Aurora’s Benlolo sisters are doin’ it for their sisters in the wider York Region community – one pillow case at a time.

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