{"id":37516,"date":"2026-01-22T16:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=37516"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:10:09","slug":"new-service-ontario-location-promises-quicker-service-longer-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/new-service-ontario-location-promises-quicker-service-longer-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"New Service Ontario location promises quicker service, longer hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aurora\u2019s new Service Ontario location near Wellington Street East and Highway 404 promises improved service and longer hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new location on Sunday Drive, just off Goulding Avenue, was formally opened Wednesday morning by Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MPP Michael Parsa, Mayor Tom Mrakas, and Ward 4 Councillor Michael Thompson, after transitioning out of its long-time location at Wellington and Mary Streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis location will bring choice, convenience, and an access point to members of Aurora and surrounding communities as well,\u201d said Parsa. \u201cService Ontario provides critical services to many residents and families, and it\u2019s an access point for many of the supports that are provided from the Provincial government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the perspective of Mayor Mrakas, a revamped Service Ontario, which is many residents\u2019 first point of contact with Provincial services, such as Health Cards and Drivers\u2019 Licenses, is important for a growing community like Aurora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe reality is that [for] most residents Service Ontario is their main point of contact with the Provincial government; it\u2019s where they go to renew a Health Card or a Driver\u2019s Licence, register a vehicle, or help a family member sort out something important. These are everyday tasks, but they really do matter in the experienced knowledge they want,\u201d said Mayor Mrakas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis new location is a real step forward \u2013 there\u2019s more space, more service counters, better flow, and longer hours. All that adds up to shorter wait times and a smoother experience for residents, getting people back to their families faster, and to the things that matter. As Aurora continues to grow, it\u2019s important that services grow with it, and today\u2019s opening makes sure that that happens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramesh Gupta, owner and service provider of the new Service Ontario location, says the location was established \u201cto provide essential services that residents rely on every day\u201d and expressed his \u201csincere appreciation\u201d to the Provincial Government and Service Ontario for entrusting he and his team with \u201cmaintaining the highest standard of service\u201d customers have come to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe see this Service Ontario office as a community-focused service point for Aurora, a place where residents feel welcomed, supported, and well-served,\u201d he said. \u201cWe remain committed to continuous improvement and to listening to the needs of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Brock Weir<br \/>Editor<br \/>Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F37516&amp;t=New%20Service%20Ontario%20location%20promises%20quicker%20service%2C%20longer%20hours&amp;s=100&amp;p[url]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F37516&amp;p[images][0]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2F2026-01-22-04.jpg&amp;p[title]=New%20Service%20Ontario%20location%20promises%20quicker%20service%2C%20longer%20hours\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F37516&amp;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=New%20Service%20Ontario%20location%20promises%20quicker%20service%2C%20longer%20hours&amp;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F37516\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aurora\u2019s new Service Ontario location near Wellington Street East and Highway 404 promises improved service and longer hours. 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