2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (566+ words) Aurora council is asking the York Region District School Board to review its sharply increased gymnasium permit fees after local sports groups warned the new rates could push programs and families out of organized activities. Kathie Sharkey, representing Storm Volleyball,…...

2+ day, 17+ 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…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (254+ words) York Regional Police is now investigating an alleged incident in which York Region Transit constables tackled and handcuffed a disabled Black man over proof of payment for a $4 fare. The Regional Municipality of York and police confirmed the investigation into…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (145+ words) A man is wanted in connection with a shooting at a Markham residence last month. A suspect at the rear of a residence discharged a firearm toward the property before fleeing on an e-scooter through a nearby golf course after…...

3+ day, 15+ 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…...

3+ day, 15+ 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…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (126+ words) AuroraToday.ca LETTER: Mayor's statement on dog's death does not reflect what happened AuroraToday welcomes letters to the editor at email protected or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship,…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (353+ words) In response to rising public concern, York Regional Police has launched an education and enforcement campaign targeting e-scooters and e-bikes as students return to school. Const. James Dickson, media relations officer with York Regional Police, said tickets are being issued…...

3+ day, 18+ 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…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (535+ words) A point of inspiration prompted Dalton Mays to actively pursue his artistic interests. He made a concerted effort to paint and draw and actively researched and documented what he could find on his path to becoming a self-taught artist. “I…...