Media Releases

The Town of Aurora is seeking community input on the most ideal location for a community reflection space. The need for a dedicated public space within Aurora was identified in 2023 by the Town’s Indigenous Relations Committee (IRC) as part of a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

The Town of Aurora is proud to partner with Enviro World to promote water conservation within the community by offering rain barrels for purchase online until May 20, 2024. Rain barrels play a crucial role in reducing stormwater runoff by capturing rainwater and mitigating its negative impact on local ecosystems.

Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas on Thursday evening was honoured with the Hazel McCallion Community Leadership Award by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at its annual Excellence Awards in Toronto. The award is given to an elected official whose work “reflects the growing importance of positive influence within the economic development profession and who has made a significant impact on their peers, the industry, their community and or the overall influence of economic development. ”.

Looking to try a new activity this spring or thinking about how to keep your kids busy this summer? The Town of Aurora is launching its 2024 Spring & Summer Program Guide and 2024 Summer Camps Program Guide on.

Enjoy some spring fun on the Easter weekend at Aurora’s Hello Spring presented by Aurora Home Hardware. WHEN & WHERE:.

Participate in activities and events from Feb 17 to 19. We invite you to discover and explore the many fun activities to do over the Family Day weekend in Aurora.

Spend some quality time with your loved ones this Family Day weekend at Aurora’s Arctic Adventure. We have free family-fun activities on two days - Saturday, February 17 and Monday, February 19.

The Town of Aurora is excited to announce that registration has now opened for Aurora’s Youth Innovation Fair. This opportunity is geared towards youth in grades 4 to 12 that live in Aurora or the surrounding areas and who are interested in showcasing their ideas and innovations to tackle real-world issues.

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.

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.