August 2018 Archive

School Board, teachers union push back on sex-ed reforms

Back to School season is upon us, a time when parents and students are busily stocking up on books and school supplies so they’re ready to face the year ahead, but there is also some uncertainty on just what might lie before them...

Public library funding should keep pace with population, Council agrees

Aurora has grown rapidly in many ways over the last 20 years, but one thing that hasn’t grown in step with the population is Provincial funding to public libraries to meet community needs.

ANB Futbol unveil plans for new facility

One of York Region’s top soccer academies is getting its own digs. ANB Futbol has announced...

Committee member questions Library Square accessibility

Having served as a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for the last four years, I wish to respond to the misinformation that appears ...

Development signs should be banned if outside Region

I would like to suggest to all members of Aurora Council that they consider a ban on new home development signs on all Town and ...

BROCK’S BANTER: The Healing Power of Laughter

By Brock Weir “REMOVE HER!” It wasn’t something I expected to hear coming from behind me last Wednesday night. After all, if experience was any ...

INSIDE AURORA: Cutting our losses

By Scott Johnston I think it’s time Aurora admitted defeat and cut its losses. Actually, cut down its losses may be a more apt description, ...

MP’s REPORT: August Update

By Kyle Peterson, MP Newmarket-Aurora I hope you have enjoyed the first half of our beautiful summer and have had a chance to re-connect with ...

SPEAKEASY

By Jane Taylor & Reccia Mandelcorn This week’s Speakeasy welcomed co-host, Sergio Calderon of Theatre Aurora, filling in for Jane who was off on a ...

Council looks at how to promote local needs in National Housing Strategy

The Federal Government’s National Housing Strategy has established a pot worth more than $13 billion intended to be invested in the repair and renewal of affordable rental housing, and Aurora is looking to see how they can get a piece of the action to address local needs.

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