Media Releases

The Town of Aurora is pleased to announce the launch of our Community Partnership Grant Program designed to provide temporary funding to assist in the implementation of culture or recreation-based initiatives, build organizational capacity, benefit the community, and support the Town’s Strategic Plan. Groups or individuals that apply must be:.

Do you love getting outside and exploring your community? Join us this summer for Cycle Aurora, an interactive biking experience to discover cultural destinations within our beautiful Town.

To mark Recreation and Parks Month in June (JRPM), the Town of Aurora is celebrating with a calendar full of active, healthy and fun activities, including several free drop-in programs for the community to participate in throughout the month. JRPM is an initiative aimed to increase awareness of the important benefits of recreation and parks for individuals, families and communities.

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.