Melissa Wallace
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‘Out of our hands’: Decision on Aurora residential development at former Canadian Tire site moves to provincial tribunal
Developer appeals to OLT, proposes 5 apartment buildings plus townhouses → Read More
Grade 5 students can apply to be the next York Regional Police Chief for a Day
Submit an essay and apply by March 10 to have the opportunity to take charge. → Read More
Indigenous art exhibit on display at Royal Rose Gallery in Aurora
'The Art of Storytelling' celebrates Indigenous artists, history and culture → Read More
Dog survives 12 wintry days, Aurora community rallies to find it
'If you think the world is bad, lose a dog and you will see how many good people there are' → Read More
Magna to invest more than $470M toward new facility, expanded operations
Magna International Inc. is investing more than $470 million to build a new facility in Brampton and to expand its operations across Ontario, the company announced on Feb. 15. → Read More
Aurora's Highview PS seeks support to build new inclusive, accessible playground
Local school hopes to raise $300K to put toward project. → Read More
York Regional Police to hold crime prevention talk at Aurora Community Centre
Learn strategies to protect yourself from robberies, car thefts, and home invasions at the March 5 event. → Read More
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Construction commences along Yonge Street in Aurora
Water service interruption, diverted bus route among changes that begin this month and last into the summer. → Read More
St. Augustine CHS art showcase draws large crowd to YCDSB in Aurora
High school students created 250 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and designs. → Read More
Aurora residents express gratitude to York Region Transit for new bus shelter
The shelter is installed at First Commerce Drive Stop 5610 near the Walmart Supercentre. → Read More
Aurora woman shaves head to show support for best friend battling cancer
Aurora woman shaves head to show support for best friend battling cancer. Diagnosis in friend of 46 years a wake-up call that put everything into perspective for Meave Mastracci. → Read More
Province gives green light, funding for new elementary school in Aurora
Ontario government grants approval to award tender for school located at Hartwell Way and William Graham Drive. → Read More
New French bakery shop, Paris Calling Pastry, opens in Aurora
Chef serves baked goods made from scratch using premium ingredients. → Read More
Aurora Legion branch hosts Sport Card Show in December and January
Sport card enthusiasts and fans of other collectibles can get a head start on their holiday shopping. → Read More
Aurora cancer survivor completes fundraising walk despite cold, wet weather
Upon awakening at 4:25 a.m. on Wed. Nov. 30, Louis Dimopoulos admits he was having second thoughts about his plan to walk from Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto to his home in Aurora. It was... → Read More
Wellington East Business Centre in Aurora designed to reduce carbon footprint
Work on Canada's largest beyond net zero condo office building expected to start in April 2023. → Read More
Snow squalls expected tonight in Newmarket, Georgina, and northern York Region
Get your shovels and snowblowers ready and avoid non-essential travel if possible → Read More
‘First significant snowfall' of season expected in southern York Region
Potential for snowfall amounts to exceed 10 cm in some places → Read More
Become a Snow Angel in Aurora to serve your community
Free snow shovelling service links volunteers to people in need. → Read More
Kerry’s Place Autism Services workers vote in favour of strike
Kerry’s Place Autism Services workers vote in favour of strike. Wage increases, fairer scheduling needed to improve conditions. → Read More