Council sets “aggressive” target for Cultural Precinct vision

September 23, 2015 · 0 Comments

After collecting dust as a concept in local plans for years, Aurora has now set an “aggressive” target in setting a vision to make the Town’s proposed “Cultural Precinct” a reality.

Newmarket-Aurora candidates tackle housing and food banks

In the second Vote Smart debate, hosted by Aurora university student Kelsea Walsh, three of Newmarket-Aurora’s five candidates took to the stage for a wide-ranging discussion on issues facing Aurora’s northern riding.

Buck lawsuit dismissed by judge

Defamation lawsuit brought by former mayor and councillor against several fellow members of the 2006 - 2010 Council term was thrown out last week.

Aurora seeks use for Mavrinac “parkland”

List of uses for six acre parcel of land could be before Council in early 2016.

Pickering College dining hall a tribute to its Quaker past

After a busy summer of construction, Newmarket’s Pickering College unveiled their newly-renovated dining hall to the public last Tuesday with a touch of both historic and international flair.

Council says no to chipping into Hamilton’s Canada Post appeal

Earlier this year, Aurora joined Hamilton’s fight to exercise more municipal control on where and how Canada Post can install community mailboxes on municipal rights of way.

And then there were 10 – Hoedown Showdown winner to be crowned Friday

By Brock Weir They braved the wind, rain and damp – and all the havoc those factors can play on their voices and instruments – ...

See your hometown through a different set of eyes with Local Colour

The paint is dry, wood is carved, the heavy lifting is done – now it is just a matter of unveiling a new vision of Aurora to the rest of the town as local artists lift the curtain on Local Colour Aurora.

New bylaw will allow neighbourly access for home repairs

A new bylaw will allow Aurora residents entry to their neighbours’ properties in order to carry out repairs and maintenance on their own homes this week.