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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...

In this video, Grace Wong explores the benefits of a community hub like Aurora Town Square. "Finally our own town has a town square — it's modern, it's going to attract people, and most importantly it's also going to benefit businesses."

To mark Recreation and Parks Month in June (JRPM), the Town of Aurora is celebrating with a calendar full of active, healthy, and fun activities, including several free drop-in programs for the community to participate in throughout the month. Mayor Tom Mrakas has also issued an official proclamation for JRPM.

JRPM is an initiative aimed to increase awareness of the important benefits of recreation and parks for individuals, families and communities. Recreation and Parks Month raises awareness...

Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas has reconvened a taskforce to help vulnerable residents connect with important supports and services in the community.

The Aurora Cares Community Action Team was originally created during the COVID-19 pandemic to support residents experiencing homelessness, seniors, people living with disabilities and those who rely on food banks. As the pandemic subsided, the Action Team paused its work, but has now been reestablished to provide ongoing support to community members.

“The...

Share your thoughts online from May 15 to June 16

The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the kickoff of its annual online pre-budget survey, inviting residents to share their thoughts and feedback under the theme "How would you slice it?".

From May 15 to June 16, residents can visit engageaurora.ca/Budget2025 to participate in the survey. This interactive platform provides an opportunity for community members to have their say on budget priorities, ensuring their voices are heard in the...