FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Sixth Meeting of the York Region Local Advisory Committee

May 3, 2017 · 0 Comments

By Stephen Somerville The sixth meeting of the York Region Local Advisory Committee (LAC) took place last Tuesday evening at Brevik Hall in the Aurora ...

BROCK’S BANTER: The Northern Light?

By Brock Weir When it rains it pours – and, in Aurora’s case, especially when the sun is shining. If you had no particular plans ...

INSIDE AURORA: For Sale, But Not For Long

By Scott Johnston There has been a lot of talk lately about the skyrocketing housing market, and the situation in our Town is no exception. ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: A battle or contest?

By Alison Collins-Mrakas We believe that we have a truly democratically elected government. We believe we have open elections, open nomination contests, open and transparent ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Housing prices

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora For the past few months, not a week hasn’t gone by where a neighbour or constituent hasn’t stopped to talk ...

ACTIVATE AURORA: Activating older adults

By Ron Weese “We don’t really like being called ‘Seniors’,” according to Aurora Seniors Association (ASA) Board Member Jim Abrams. “We prefer to be called ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Bringing In The Vote

By Brock Weir Despite numerous public meetings held throughout the fall, the Federal government disappointed many people who voted for them across the country when ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Spring Musings 2017

By Stephen Somerville Before this column returns to the local themes of people, politics and public affairs, below are six unconnected, stream-of-conscious and (most likely) ...