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On behalf of Central York Fire Services, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the deeply saddening news of the passing of Central York Fire Services Fire Chief Ian Laing. Last night, Chief Laing passed peacefully in his sleep.

Updated Facility Allocation Policy. Aurora Town Council on Tuesday approved an updated Facility Allocation Policy that provides greater transparency and fairness for user groups and individuals who use the Town’s community spaces.

Beat the silent killer. Prevent carbon monoxide in your home.

Adjustments to council compensation. Aurora Town Council on Tuesday endorsed recommendations by staff and the Council Compensation Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to adjust the annual compensation for the role of Councillor to the 60th percentile of the market comparator group and increase the vehicle allowance.

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 multiple locations in the Greater Toronto Area.

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:.

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.

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.

Join us at Aurora Town Park for the final concert of the year as we celebrate the beautiful fall colours and Autumn weather. The Colours of Fall Concert includes live music, a corn roast and pumpkin carving.

Join us for a day of education and reflection at Aurora Town Park on September 30. The Town of Aurora invites residents and community members to unite for a day of learning, reflection, and Indigenous reconciliation in honour of the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.