Media Releases

Many exceptional Aurorans and organizations were recognized this evening at the Town of Aurora Community Recognition Awards, including Ms. Wendy Browne who was named as the 2023 Aurora Citizen of the Year.

The Town of Aurora is pleased to announce a new partnership with AccessNow, a Canadian-based organization that focuses on improving accessibility for people with disabilities. The partnership aims to verify the accessibility of the Town's main facilities, including Aurora Town Hall, Joint Operation Centre and our recreation and community centres, using the AccessNow online platform.

The Aurora Performing Arts Festival, presented by Marquee Theatrical Productions, in partnership with the Town of Aurora, is an exciting talent search for youth and children. We’re searching for vocalists, actors, and dancers to step into the limelight and showcase their abilities.

The Town of Aurora on Tuesday unveiled an Every Child Matters rink board at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. This is one of five arena rinks that will display the special rink boards as a symbol of the Town’s commitment to a meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

Aurora’s economy continues to show strong signs of post-pandemic recovery, with 3,037 jobs added to the town’s employment base since 2019 along with 72 new businesses, according to York Region’s 2022 Employment Survey Results. The overall job growth between 2019 and 2022 far exceeds the small drop in employment that occurred during the height of the pandemic.

The Town of Aurora has installed Every Child Matters rink boards in each of its five arenas as a commitment towards genuine and meaningful reconciliation. On March 21, the Every Child Matters Rink Board will be unveiled at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC).

The Town of Aurora has partnered with the. Aurora Black Community Association.

The Town of Aurora will be lifting its COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy for employees, volunteers and contractors effective March 1, 2023. The Town continues to encourage everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccine, including booster shots, to help prevent severe outcomes of the virus and to keep the entire community safe.

The Town of Aurora invites residents to participate in Aurora’s Annual Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m.

The online portal provides a hub to apply for building permits or planning applications, pay building fees and more. The Town of Aurora has launched a new online public portal on its website that provides an easy and convenient way for contractors, residents, and businesses to apply for building permits or planning applications, check the status of applications and inspections, submit building complaints, and pay building permit fees.