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Central York Fire Services receives provincial funding to enhance firefighter training capacity

Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 11:55 PM

NEWMARKET, Ontario, October 3, 2024 - Central York Fire Services (CYFS) is pleased to receive a provincial grant of $865,046 through the Skills Development Fund to support the creation of a new fire training structure at Ian Laing Headquarters (Station 4-5, 300 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora). The new structure will provide significant enhancements to how CYFS trains its firefighters by increasing fire training capacity and the number of fire prevention skills firefighters can be trained on locally...

Town of Aurora to Host Coyote Information Session

Posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 10:59 AM

The Town of Aurora will host a public information session to educate residents on how to coexist with coyotes in urban environments. Attendees will learn about coyote behaviour, seasonal and developmental milestones, safety tips, wildlife proofing your property and the proper procedures for reporting coyote sightings or encounters.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 John West Way Live streamed through the Town of Aurora’s YouTube...

Aurora hosts Fall Youth Volunteer Fair

Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 04:11 PM

Are you a youth in need of volunteer hours? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the annual Fall Youth Volunteer Fair, an opportunity for youth aged 12 to 17 to connect with local community organizations.

WHAT: The Fall Youth Volunteer Fair provides a unique opportunity for youth to explore volunteer options, fulfill high school community service hours, and discover ways to actively contribute to their community. The fair will have...

Town of Aurora Champions the Treat Accessibly Initiative for Halloween

Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 09:39 AM

For the second year in a row, the Town of Aurora is embracing the spirit of inclusivity with a special initiative to make trick-or-treating accessible for everyone. All residents are invited to join in creating a community that ensures all trick-or-treaters can fully enjoy the Halloween experience.

The initiative involves making simple adjustments to the way homes and businesses provide treats. Whether setting up a table on your driveway, lawn or in your garage, adding pathway lighting, offering...

Fire Chief Volpe challenges Auora and Newmarket to be “Saved by the Beep”

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 06:00 PM

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario

Fire Chief Volpe is calling on all residents of Aurora and Newmarket to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Central York Fire Services (CYFS) is joining communities across Ontario by asking everyone to take a minute to ensure that there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

“In the event of fire, we want our residents to be ‘Saved by the Beep’ so they can be alerted to fire, get...