May 2024 Archive

Affordable housing measures could impact local budget

Financial breaks to incentivise builders in the construction of affordable homes and purpose-built rental units could have a negative impact on municipal budgets and local taxes: report

Lawn Bowling Club rolls into 110th anniversary celebrations

Radiant sunlight and the aroma of coffee filled the cozy confines of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club on Friday morning when I met with three ...

Council approves significant price hike on Thelma Fielding Park amid questions over process

Aurora Council last week approved the final park design and budget for the construction of a new community park in the northwest quadrant of St. ...

Aurora Performing Arts Festival returns June 15 – and now’s the time to audition

The countdown is on for the 2024 Aurora Performing Arts Festival. Now going into its third year, the burgeoning festival, at which the Aurora’s Teen ...

“Painting the Path” promises to be unique fashion show for good causes

Fashion and visual arts are set to converge at Aurora’s Royal Rose Gallery on May 9 at “Beyond the Runway – Painting the Path.” Creativity ...

Capital gains increase concerns Chamber following Federal budget

Since its presentation on April 16, the Federal Government’s 2024 Budget has received mixed reviews from community organizations. As a recent poll suggests Canadians almost ...

Council mulls more water-friendly way to maintain local boulevards

Grass and sod might soon be out as the regular way to keep Aurora boulevards green. Council last week voted to explore the feasibility of ...

Aurora students come out on top at World Debating & Public Speaking Championships

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Province to “crack down” on cell phone use, vaping in schools

The 2024-2025 school year will see stringent new rules across the Province when it comes to cell phone use and vaping within the educational environment. ...

St. Anne’s, Town, Shining Hill reach deal on new turf field

A new artificial turf field will increase sports and recreation opportunities in Aurora. Last week, a deal was reached between the Town of Aurora, St. ...

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