York Region victim leads to international child porn bust

May 13, 2015 · 0 Comments

After receiving a tip from Ottawa’s National Child Exploitation Centre last week, York Regional Police’s Internet Child Exploitation Section was on the move to a York Region address to nab a suspect emailing images of child pornography. With the York Region address determined and the search warrant executed, what they found was not necessarily what they had anticipated.

Classy Cyborgs team with VentureLAB to take innovation to next level

Innovations spearheaded by Grade 7 and 8 students at Lester B. Pearson Public School to halt a “literacy crisis” among the visually impaired is set to be taken to the next level – and to market – with the backing of VentureLAB and technological leaders.

Audio recording nixed for closed session meetings

Council has nixed a suggestion to audio record their closed session meetings, despite support from members of Council who believe it’s a move that would avoid trouble down the road.

Mental health programs target stigma for men and boys

All too often men think that silence equates to strength – keep quiet, toughen up, and you’ll get through it. But that is a perception which came sharply into focus as local organizations launched Mental Health Week.

Aurora demands consultation over community mailboxes

Residents, Councillors call for a halt on community mailbox placement pending community consultation from Canada Post.

Councillor calls for Provincial action on Highland Gate

Mayor and Council will have first opportunity to tackle redevelopment plan at Public Planning meeting tentatively set for June 24 at St. Maximilian Kolbe C.H.S.

Canadian Tire to take over Target location

No word yet on impacts to Yonge Street and Murray Drive location, says retailer.

Jakob’s Cause grows beyond wildest dreams in second shot at making difference

Jakob Israel noticed people were looking at him in a different way. Not only that, they were also treating him just a little bit differently as well. While this..

Town Hall needs to step up communications with residents: Council

As complaints rolled in over the renovations of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, many residents and club members complained over a lack of communication over what was happening with the Industrial Parkway Facility – and that is just one gap that needs to be addressed at Town Hall, according to Council.