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The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the grand opening of John Abel Park, a beautiful new green space designed to celebrate nature, community, and creativity. The park, named in honour of former Councillor John Abel, officially opened yesterday.

“John Abel’s dedication to Aurora’s cultural and natural landscape is beautifully reflected in this park,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas. “John Abel Park is a living tribute to his vision, blending art, nature, and community, and providing a space for all...

The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Environmental 360 Solutions to introduce an outdoor smart battery collection container at Aurora Town Park. This initiative makes Aurora the first municipality in York Region and the fifth municipality in Ontario to offer residents 24/7 access to a dedicated, weather-resistant battery recycling bin.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship in York Region,” said Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas. “This new outdoor...

The Town of Aurora is extending the Windrow Removal Pilot Program for the 2024- 2025 winter season to help seniors and residents with disabilities. Launched last year, the program helps clear the snow piles left at the end of driveways after road plowing.

“We recognize that for many seniors and individuals with disabilities, snow removal can be a significant barrier to getting in and out of their homes safely," said Mayor Tom Mrakas. “By extending this program, we’re continuing our efforts to...

Incident Type: Basement Fire

Date: October 3, 2024 Time of Call: 6:15 p.m. Ward: 3

Address / location of incident: Preston Thompson Place, Aurora

Description: Central York Fire Services (CYFS) responded to reports of a basement fire. The first arriving CYFS unit reported smoke showing from the front of the house on the first and second floor.

Crews conducted a search of all levels of the house and reported that everyone was out. A fire was located in the basement and was quickly extinguished.

Cause of...

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...