February 2014 Archive
VOTE 2014: Pullano plans to jump into municipal race this week
Aurora businessman Anthony Pullano plans to jump into the municipal election race this week. Owner of the Aurora-based Embassy Greeting Cards, he tells The Auroran he plans to file...
Park plan provides a “unique opportunity”: Councillors
Hillary-McIntyre Park, the plan to bring together three historic properties along Yonge Street to create a “heritage park” could take a very important step forward this week.
Councillors unconvinced about viability of Heritage Park plan
For Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and at least three Councillors, it will be another opportunity to share their concerns about the plan before Council ultimately gives the green light to what could potentially be a $10 million deal for the three properties.
Support for street trees could find underground solution
Trees lining busy streets in cities and towns either flourish to form an attractive canopy over the streetscape, or serve as stunted and blighted reminders of just how far out of the countryside you are.
Joint Ops open house focused on better communications with residents
By Brock Weir What Aurora had was a failure to communicate – and that’s what Saturday’s open house at the Municipal Works Yard on Scanlon ...
Promenade Plan would overhaul sidewalks, but Councillors question cost, timing
By 2017, Aurora’s main thoroughfares could be more attractive for a leisurely stroll or a shopping spree – if a new plan to spruce up the Aurora Promenade is approved this week.
Monday’s Family Day celebrations focus on Olympics and “warriors within”
On Monday, residents will have plenty of time to celebrate the “warriors within” as Aurora’s Family Day celebrations turn to the Winter Olympics and next year’s Pan Am Games.
Council considers 18 month plan for $10m Heritage Park
A heritage park has a better chance of finding success if it veers towards the private rather than public sector. That is the message received by Councillors last week at the committee level.
One big “cheat day” will make a difference in women’s lives
By Brock Weir People the world-over have come to appreciate the occasional indulgence in chocolate. Around this time of year, however, when Valentine’s Day is ...
Insurance rate jump prompts spike in Aurora’s proposed 2014 tax increase
The finish line in completing Aurora’s 2014 budget has been pushed back after the Town’s proposed tax increase for 2014 rose to 4.02%. Combined with tax increases from the Region, as well as for schools, the proposed
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