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Aurora, Ontario · AuroraCo-Captain Rehan Qureshi and the Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats had much to celebrate over the March Break after their memorable Senior Boys Basketball season ended with a AAA consolation championship at OFSAA. Aurora’s oldest high school—ranked #4 in Ontario as the squad rolled down the QEW to Stoney Creek –captured the title on March 6 by edging the fifth-ranked St. Michael’s CS Blue Raiders of Toronto 63-59. Qureshi fired 14 points to lead the Wi…See the Story
Qureshi leads Wildcats to 4 wins in 5 games at OFSAA to capture AAA consolation championship
Aurora, Ontario · AuroraGraduating high school students in York Region’s “Northern Six” communities have until this Friday, March 22 to apply for the 2024 Give Back Awards. An initiative of Magna International’s Neighbourhood Network, the Give Back Awards are an annual $1,000 cash prize awarded to 20 graduating students each year. Eligible students must be graduating from high schools in Aurora, Georgina, King Township, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville. Rather tha…See the Story
Give Back Award applications due Friday
Aurora, Ontario · AuroraPetch House, the oldest house in Aurora still standing, could see a new lease on life as a wedding chapel. The historic log house, which was moved from its original site near Leslie Street and Wellington Street East and, ten years ago, restored and rebuilt just behind the Aurora Seniors’ Centre on John West Way, has been in search of a permanent use since it was re-dedicated. In the years since, the Town has employed it for a range of uses. Occa…See the Story
Wedding bells could ring within historic Petch House
Aurora, Ontario · AuroraAurora will soon explore the feasibility of developing a Digital Data charter that would protect residents’ privacy in an increasingly digital world. Sitting at Council’s inaugural Committee of the Whole meeting, Council approved a motion from Ward 2 Councillor Rachel Gilliland tasking staff to come back with a report on just such a framework “centred on human rights and privacy-enhancing technologies…to ensure the ethical and responsible collec…See the Story
Council explores “feasibility” of Digital Data Charter
Aurora, Ontario · AuroraThe sight of the Zamboni coming onto the ice is a familiar spectacle at hockey games and public skates – but while the process of the ice-cleaning might look similar to how it’s always been done in Aurora, it will now be anything but traditional. Last week, Aurora introduced two new electric ice resurfacers, the next step on the Town’s road towards an electrified fleet. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the new vehicles replace propane-powered m…See the Story
Electric Zambonis join municipal fleet at local arenas
Aurora, Ontario · AuroraA signalled pedestrian crosswalk is coming to Aurora Heights Drive near the end of Machell Park and Fleury Park Trails. Council approved a Level 2 Type B pedestrian crossing at its most recent meeting. This type of pedestrian crossing will include rapid flashing “beacons”, new pavement markings, and signage both overhead and at street level. The new crossing retrofits will cost approximately $110,000, including design, construction and contingen…See the Story
Enhanced pedestrian crossing approved for Aurora Heights Drive
Olympics · Aurora170 people braved the cold this month to take part in the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser hosted by York Regional Police to benefit local Special Olympics programs. Held at the YRP’s Aurora headquarters on March 7, this year’s event brought out 170 people, many dressed in an array of colourful, fun costumes, raising $42,000 in the process. “This is our biggest year so far – it’s amazing and we’re really happy about that,” says Megan Stoddard, Coo…See the Story
Polar Plunge raises more than $40K for Special Olympics Athletes
Environment · AuroraTruly living in an inclusive society means fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong – and providing supports that enable people to “live their best life” regardless of their situation. This is a guiding principle for Rebecca Shields, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region and South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) and the organization she leads – and it’s also a cornerstone of their Gender Affirming Care Clinic. Now in i…See the Story