Aurora Family Leisure Complex set for May completion

April 1, 2015 · 0 Comments

Members might have been able to take in just about every feature of the newly revamped Aurora Family Leisure Complex by February 28, but work on the oft-delayed project is set to wrap up by May 2, according to municipal staff.

“Greener Garden” challenge aims to increase backyard composting

Aurora’s flirtation with clear garbage bags may have fizzled amid community controversy, but efforts to encourage more Aurora residents to compost their organic waste at home got a much more enthusiastic response from Councillors.

Sunshine List grows by five at Town Hall

Ontario’s “Sunshine List”, the annual disclosure of public sector employees making over $100,000 per year, grew Province-wide over the past year --- and Aurora was no exception.

Council targets 3.95% tax increase

Staff tasked with finding $300,000 in cuts and a further $100,000 in revenue to make tax hike "more palatable" for residents, but service cuts are likely.

Bridal show set to raise funds and awareness for Kidney Foundation and donor programs

Over 30 years ago, Kiersten Brooks’ uncle went into kidney failure, saved with a donation from her father. Her father gave the gift of life, but a few years ago, he too was in dire need of a new kidney and found a match with his wife.

Plans continue this week to make Aurora one of “Canada’s healthiest communities”

Like minds are putting their heads together this week to develop ideas to get Aurora on the road to becoming one of Canada’s healthiest communities.

Drive-thru plan set for approval

The site plan for a new plaza on Bayview Avenue just south of St. John’s Sideroad is up for Council approval next week.

Late mayor leaves legacy to help foster tomorrow’s leaders

New scholarship for graduating youth created out of $30,000 legacy to Aurora.

Oral history project unites generations and cultures

Elsie Adair first arrived in Aurora in 1958, ready to teach youngsters at the then-recently opened George Street Public School. After a short while commuting back and forth between her home well outside Aurora and the school, she...