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Description: Central York Fire Services (CYFS) responded to reports of a trailer on fire. A construction worker onsite explained they were in the process of dismantling the trailer for the purpose of disposal when it caught fire. CYFS fire crews on scene reported a 30-foot construction trailer fully engulfed in fire.

CYFS fire crews quickly extinguished the trailer fire. There were no exposures at risk of also catching fire.

Incident Type: Trailer Fire
Date: March 29, 2024
Time of Call: 9:36 a.m.
Ward: 6

Aurora’s street sweeping and flushing will begin April 1, 2024 (weather permitting). Sweeping crews will be out between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

To assist us in this service, we ask residents:

• Please do not push debris or leaves onto the roadway
• Please refrain from parking on the street during sweeping hours
• Ensure that all basketball nets or other objects are not on the road or hanging over the curb
• Please do not place your recycling and garbage bins on the roadway

Following the initial...

Active Transportation Master Plan

Aurora Town Council received a presentation on the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) by WSP Canada Inc., the company retained to support the development of the plan. The Town undertook an ATMP to review and assess the long-term plan to guide its growth and make a safe and connected network for walking, biking and other activities on the road. The ATMP has recommendations for the next 20 years to handle Aurora’s projected growth and find ways to make...

The Town of Aurora is proud to partner with Enviro World to promote water conservation within the community by offering rain barrels for purchase online until May 20, 2024.

Rain barrels play a crucial role in reducing stormwater runoff by capturing rainwater and mitigating its negative impact on local ecosystems. Not only will you save on your water bill by using this collected water, rainwater collected in these barrels is free from chemicals found in the municipal water system, making it ideal...

The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the return of its annual spring cleanup event. As the winter thaws away, it's time for the community to come together and restore the beauty of our parks, trails, and streets by collecting the debris and waste that accumulated during the colder months.

“Our community takes pride in maintaining a clean and beautiful environment,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas. “The annual spring cleanup is an excellent opportunity for residents to actively contribute to...