3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (555+ words) York Region non-profits are calling out the provincial government for underfunding social services by an estimated $450 million per year. Ontario For All and other non-profits released a new report today highlighting a funding gap in York Region relative to other…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (416+ words) Eco Guardian’s new Aurora facility is producing paper cups, bowls and custom-printed packaging as Canadian businesses brace for new tariffs on U.S.-origin goods. The company said its raw materials are sourced entirely outside the United States, allowing its Aurora-made…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (160+ words) Alectra Utilities is warning customers about a new scam involving fraudulent callers and emails that falsely claim to offer bill discounts or promotional incentives in exchange for large e-transfer payments. Recent reports indicate that scammers are impersonating Alectra representatives, contacting…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (438+ words) Budget. What a nasty word. It may not be a four-letter one, but it is just as distasteful. It brings up other unpleasant thoughts like saving, downsizing, cutting back and restraint. As prices go up and wages go down, we…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (452+ words) A resident says Aurora’s building permit security deposit process is confusing, fragmented and slow, urging the town to clarify how more than $5 million in deposits is managed. Adrian Travis made the presentation at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting, drawing…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (470+ words) Aurora mayoral candidate John Gallo released a transportation plan today calling for stronger advocacy on Highway 404 access, rail grade separations and improvements to daily traffic flow. His “Get Aurora Moving” plan identifies a full interchange at Highway 404 and St. John’s…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (367+ words) The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will have a busy fall season ahead as they look to engage youth – and get local businesses into the Super Bowl spirit. The chamber outlined its plans for the autumn on Aug. 27 at their annual…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (205+ words) Social service agencies are again raising the alarm about the gap in how the province funds social services in York Region. Nonprofit coalition Ontario For All is presenting to York Region council on Sept. 10 a new study highlighting the gap....

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1088+ words) After decades of working, running a business, and contributing to Canada’s pension program, Patricia and Dario Vatta never expected retirement to look like this. Today, the Huntsville couple carefully watch every dollar from their Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (661+ words) OTTAWA — Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, responding to the 50 per cent tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month. On Aug. 22, U.S. President Donald Trump launched tariffs on nearly $28 billion of Canadian…...