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Aurora Cultural Services Agreement Approved, Cllr Abel

By Cllr John Abel, Aurora ON. On January 22, 2013 during the Town of Aurora Council meeting Council unanimously voted to support the Final...

Town of Aurora Council Items – Aurora Cultural Centre

The public has to be confident that the way Town Hall does business as a routine is serving them well, and that the public...

Town of Aurora Council Items – Aurora Downtown Revitalization

It has become apparent the downtown core of Aurora, specifically the Yonge Wellington Corridor has for years suffered neglect, decline and abandonment and needs...

Town of Aurora Council Items – Aurora Youth Centre

How much does the Aurora Youth Centre cost, is there funding, and what is the impact on residents tax rate? What is the Aurora Youth Centre,...

The Colourful Aurora Farmers Market: When the Music Plays

The Taoist Tai Chi presentation in the park on Saturday at the Aurora Farmers Market was another sign that I should return to my...

Music Scene in Aurora – Local Aurora Talent Showcase

By John Abel. Let me write about local Aurora talent today. Each community has it’s own unique identity. Subtle, between neighboring communities, but as...

Aurora Jazz+ Festival 2012, The Politics, Part 2

By John Abel, Aurora ON. On Saturday (Aug 4, 2012) the busiest day of the festival, the organizers of the Aurora Jazz+ Festival 2012...

Lurking at the Aurora Jazz + Festival: We Go Wild!

We didn’t make it to the Aurora Jazz+ Festival 2012, but we did manage to swing by the Aurora Farmer’s Market during our visit....

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All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

All the headlines shouted, “Transition! We’re moving to producer responsibility!” But what does transition really mean? It means managing...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor Powers,” is worth discussion. Unlike in Aurora, where the mayor...

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Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor...

Aurora Needs to Revisit Transitional Housing for Men

Perhaps Aurora can take inspiration from Newmarket and consider...