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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...

The Town of Aurora will host a public information session to educate residents on how to coexist with coyotes in urban environments. Attendees will learn about coyote behaviour, seasonal and developmental milestones, safety tips, wildlife proofing your property and the proper procedures for reporting coyote sightings or encounters.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 John West Way Live streamed through the Town of Aurora’s YouTube...

Are you a youth in need of volunteer hours? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the annual Fall Youth Volunteer Fair, an opportunity for youth aged 12 to 17 to connect with local community organizations.

WHAT: The Fall Youth Volunteer Fair provides a unique opportunity for youth to explore volunteer options, fulfill high school community service hours, and discover ways to actively contribute to their community. The fair will have...

For the second year in a row, the Town of Aurora is embracing the spirit of inclusivity with a special initiative to make trick-or-treating accessible for everyone. All residents are invited to join in creating a community that ensures all trick-or-treaters can fully enjoy the Halloween experience.

The initiative involves making simple adjustments to the way homes and businesses provide treats. Whether setting up a table on your driveway, lawn or in your garage, adding pathway lighting, offering...