The Auroran

INSIDE AURORA: Aurora Quiz – Part 5

By Scott Johnston It’s once again time to find out how well you know the Town in which you live with our fifth Aurora Quiz. ...

Council needs to “walk the walk” on environmental protection

It’s extremely encouraging to hear that Aurora Council recently moved to send “a pointed message” to the new Provincial government, undertaking continued action to maintain ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the rest of the summer could be like it was on Saturday: sunny, warm with a slight ...

Anti-idling enforcement eyed by Council

The heat is blazing and you might like nothing better than waiting in your car with the air conditioner blowing while you wait for your child at a local sports field or your spouse while they run errands, but you might have to be more mindful of that in the future.

Microtel hotel back on track for 2019 opening

They broke ground last year hoping to be up and running later this year, but the builders behind the incoming Microtel by Wyndham hotel in Aurora’s business park have now set their sights on a summer 2019 opening.

Geoff Dawe launches bid for third Mayoral term

By Brock Weir He may have announced his bid for a third term as Aurora’s mayor this past winter, but Geoff Dawe kicked his re-election ...

Hoedown Showdown prize is biggest ever for aspiring country stars

The Hoedown Showdown is back – and this year, it is bigger and better than ever. Applications for the 2018 Hoedown Showdown, the annual search for Canada’s next country star, are now being accepted through 4 p.m. on July 22.

Aurora Votes 2018: Rachel Gilliland is focused on growth and gridlock

Rachel Gilliland has seen the community grow rapidly over the last 22 years as an Aurora resident, and now she’d like to help continue to shape the community in the years ahead as a member of Council.