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The Ontario Government on Friday announced an investment in an orientation bus tour led by the Town of Aurora that provides older adult newcomers to Canada with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with key organizations and services across Aurora, helping reduce social isolation and combat issues such as elder abuse and fraud.

The Newcomers Welcome to Aurora Bus Tour is a partnership between the Town of Aurora and the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), a non-profit with...

The Town of Aurora is pleased to announce that on October 17, 2023, Council endorsed a new Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 905.01 (outside workers).

The terms of the settlement, ratified by CUPE Local 905.01 and Town Council include:

• modest benefit increases
• annual wage increases over four years:
  • 3 per cent for April 1, 2023
  • 2.5 per cent for April 1, 2024
  • 2.5 per cent for April 1, 2025
  • 3 per cent as for April 1, 2026

CUPE Local 905.1 represents...

Applications are now available for a new pilot program that will see the Town of Aurora remove driveway snow windrows for seniors and community members living with a disability during the 2023/2024 winter season. Snow windrows are the small piles of snow left at the bottom of a driveway after a plow has cleared the road.

“We know that many residents aren’t able to clear their windrows and this can have a real impact on their lives,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas. “Providing snow windrow removal for...

Central York Fire Services (CYFS) is teaming up with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week this October 8 to 14. As many prepare family feasts this Thanksgiving, the campaign’s theme of “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention,” reminds everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. “Year...

Aurora is proud to announce its partnership with the Treat Accessibly initiative, a grassroots movement dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and accessible Halloween experience for all children, regardless of their abilities.

Spearheaded by the Padulo Family in 2017, Treat Accessibly has rapidly gained momentum and support, with over 100,000 homes across Canada participating in accessible trick-or-treating, demonstrating their commitment to inclusivity.

"Our community believes in fostering an...