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Urban Forest Study Update. Aurora Town Council received a report with an overview of the recently updated Town of Aurora Urban Forest Study.

To enhance the recreational experience for the community and create an inclusive space for all, the Town of Aurora is thrilled to announce the upcoming renovations to the Town Park playground. The project aims to replace the aging structures with modern, universal, and barrier-free playground components, and replacing the existing mulch will a state-of-the-art rubber-type safety surface, ensuring accessibility for everyone.

The Town of Aurora is renowned for its picturesque parks, expansive trails, lush forests, and a plethora of amenities, but with that comes wildlife in their natural habitat that can be seen in our neighbourhoods. From late January to early March comes mating season for coyotes, it is common during this time to them howling or yipping to communicate and may see more of them as they actively seek out a mate.

The cold weather is here and that means its time grab some friends and family and head over to one of our four outdoor skating rink locations for one of Canada’s most popular pastimes. Our ice rinks serve as a welcoming space for our community to gather, socialize and be physically active.

The significant weather event, declared due to a winter storm of snow and freezing rain on sidewalks, roadways, laneways, and bicycle lanes, commencing at 4 p. m. on Friday January 12, 2024, pursuant to O.

The Corporation of The Town of Aurora declares a significant weather event due to the pending winter storm event in the Town of Aurora. Snow and freezing rain on sidewalks, roadways, laneways, and bicycle lanes, commencing at 4 p. m.

The Town of Aurora is developing a Recreation Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities in our community. This initiative was identified as an action item within the recently approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan in June 2023.

We are aware of a billing error issue on some resident water/sewer bills. There were only 45 accounts that were impacted, and we have already corrected the accounts affected.

The Town of Aurora is the first municipality to sign a commitment supporting an initiative from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital to demonstrate the Town’s commitment to being champions of inclusivity. At the Council meeting last night, Mayor Mrakas brought forward a motion pledging the Town’s commitment to supporting people with disabilities and creating an inclusive space for everyone.

This holiday season Central York Fire Services (CYFS) wants everyone to stay safe and make fire safety a top priority. As we enter the festive season, you may be spending more time in the kitchen while hosting holiday get-togethers.