Community radio station receives tentative green light – with significantly smaller price tag

July 22, 2015 · 0 Comments

A new radio station based out of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex to be run by – and serve – the community took a significant step forward at Council last week.

Canada’s Silver Star and Golden Girl take the court to pass the 56-year baton

In 1959, Robert Bedard set the standard for Canadian tennis at the Pan American Games. Well, actually, he won a silver medal in the Chicago games in the Men’s Singles. But...

Neighbours “elated” over Mavrinac purchase

Residents in Aurora’s northeast are celebrating a “big win” for the Town after learning the municipality has purchased a six acre parcel of land on Mavrinac Boulevard for $2.47 million.

Canada Post targets August 17 for town-wide community mailboxes

Post Office representatives elaborated on timelines during contentious meeting at Council last week.

Arboretum honoured with 2015 Environmental Award

The Aurora Community Arboretum was recognized with the Ontario Horticultural Association’s (OHA) 2015 Environmental Award this month. The Arboretum was recognized for their efforts in ...

New drone could halve the time to chart serious collisions

The newest piece in York Regional Police’s arsenal in serving the community took to the sky with a buzz on Friday afternoon as the local department launched their first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at their Aurora headquarters.

Local teens sought to be the voice for Aurora youth

If you’re a teen with a lot of ideas of ways to get your friends and family more engaged and involved in your community, strike while the iron’s hot.

Dallas Smith and The Road Hammers to headline 2015 Hoedown

Award-winning country rockers Dallas Smith and The Road Hammers are set to headline this year’s Wild, Wild West Hoedown.

Hoedown proceeds to help keep kids fit – physically and artistically

This past spring marked a first for Aurora’s Marquee Theatrical Productions. With the help of the York Region Children’s Aid Society, the company hosted a March Break camp for local kids in need to “gain amazing life skills through the arts.”