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Highlights of the Meeting of Council on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 11:45 PM

Cultural Action Plan, 2024 - 2028

Aurora Town Council approved the 2024-2028 Cultural Action Plan (CAP) which underpins the Town’s cultural planning efforts. The CAP aims to enhance cultural experiences, boost economic development and strengthen community cohesion, while also nurturing meaningful engagement with our diverse populations. Formed through extensive engagement with cultural sector partners, it outlines nine objectives for the next four years. Key initiatives include exploring a space...

Volunteers recognized at Aurora’s 2024 Community Recognition Awards

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:51 AM

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...

Central York Fire Services Incident Report - Bayview Avenue, Aurora

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 10:01 AM

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...

This project will bring Aurora to have one of the best community facilities

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 09:30 AM

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."

Aurora Celebrates Recreation and Parks Month in June

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 09:19 AM

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...