Further waste diversion methods could be explored after Clear Bags flop

March 18, 2015 · 0 Comments

Council might have killed the proposed Clear Bag program last week, but other efforts to help reduce the amount of garbage Aurorans send into the waste stream are likely to continue.

Worries over anti-terrorism bill arrive in Newmarket-Aurora

The nation-wide debate over the Federal Government’s proposed Bill C-51 spilled into Newmarket-Aurora on Saturday morning as over 80 protestors descended on the office of local MP Lois Brown to rally against the measures.

Clear Bag proposal kicked to curb by Council

Residents opposing the launch of Aurora’s proposed clear bag program this spring breathed a sigh of relief last week as the plan fizzled at the Council table.

Run/Walk for Southlake has $1 million milestone in sight

With just under six weeks until the annual Nature’s Emporium Run/Walk for Southlake, excitement is not only building among local runners, but also among event organizers who are zeroing in on a milestone goal.

Strut for Courage will encourage kids, parents, community to speak out

Bullying is not just child’s play. It is an issue one can encounter in the community, in the workplace, and just about any other environment. This month, however, local students are preparing to hit the catwalk to make “lift the mask” on bullying, one fashionable step at a time.

Kindness campaign gets kids out of comfort zone, building foundation for future

It was the last Wednesday of the month, but February 25 was a bit out of the ordinary for Hartman Public School students Alexa and Solanna.

Residents set to win fight for three-way stop at Wells and Cousins

Persistence is set to pay off this week for residents of Cousins Drive lobbying for a three-way stop at their intersection with Wells Street.

LCBO Goes Local at new Aurora store

The LCBO is encouraging shoppers to “go local” at their new Aurora location. The new LCBO on First Commerce Drive was toasted at their grand opening on Monday morning.

Early adversity helped local teen and scholar “rise to the occasion”

When Sabrina Lin moved from Taiwan to Canada in Grade 4, life was tough and money was sparse.

Council rejects motion to reduce size from eight to six

If you were one of the nearly 8,100 residents who voted last fall to reduce the size of Council from eight members, plus the Mayor, to six, you’re likely out of luck.

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