Media Releases

Experience the magic of the holidays at Aurora’s Christmas Market. This outdoor, evening market is here for six days, over two weekends at the beginning of December.

‘Future Grounds’ Public Art Mentorship Opportunity with Oddside Arts. Aurora Town Square, in collaboration with the Aurora Cultural Centre and Oddside Arts.

Enjoy the lights, music and magic of the holiday season as Santa Claus makes his annual visit to Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars Parade. This evening parade is full of beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching, a few special guests and Santa Claus!.

The Town of Aurora’s 2023 budget document has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The GFOA awards are given to municipalities who meet the highest government budgeting and financial reporting standards.

The Town of Aurora and the Aurora Museum & Archives are recognizing Treaties Recognition Week from. November 5 to 11.

The Town of Aurora has updated its Property Standards and Vital Services By-laws. Updates include new requirements for parking garages and minimum exterior lighting standards.

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.

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

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:.