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The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce our inaugural "Aurora PRIDE Luau," a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ2S+ pride and community spirit, taking place on Wednesday, June 26 at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

In partnership with ParticipACTION, You Can Play, and York Pride, this groundbreaking event invites individuals of all ages and families to come together for an unforgettable evening filled with joy, support, and unity.

"The Aurora PRIDE Luau represents our...

Great news Aurora! Our splash pads will officially open for the season tomorrow – Friday, May 31, 2024!

Cool off and splash into fun at any (or all!) of these awesome spots around town:

• Town Park (49 Wells Street)
• Ada Johnson Park (60 Hartwell Way)
• Trent Park (140 Thomas Phillips Drive)
• Stewart Burnett (1344 Wellington St. E)
• Edward Coltham (95 William Graham Drive)

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., so you've got plenty of time to soak up the excitement!

For more information visit our splash pad page.

Tonight’s Town of Aurora Community Recognition Awards celebrated numerous outstanding citizens and groups, with the honour of 2024 Aurora Citizen of the Year being bestowed upon Mr. Vern Cunningham.

Mayor Tom Mrakas and members of Aurora Town Council welcomed more than 120 guests to the ceremony honouring Aurora’s finest volunteers.

“Volunteers are the pillars of our community. They mentor, support charities, run sports and cultural events, and lead projects that help our Town and its residents...

Incident Type: Hazardous Material Spill
Date: May 21, 2024 Time of Call: 12:33 p.m.
Ward: 5
Address / location of incident: Bayview Avenue, Aurora

Description: Central York Fire Services (CYFS) responded to reports of a chemical leak. The first arriving CYFS unit informed that muriatic acid was spilled in a storage room and a haze was being released from the room.

Customers and staff were evacuated. The Hazardous Material Unit used gas detectors to establish a safe perimeter. They located and contained...