Get Ready for a Smaller Council Next Year Dinner for 2 by Brock Weir Geoff Dawe Was Not Present for the While Nearly Two-Thirds of Aurorans Meeting
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Their Shortly after the current Council Sun - Thu 8 am - 12 am I Fri - Sat 8 am - 1 am Council voted Tuesday night to advice, she said, provided powerful roster was inaugurated, they ultimately Not available for take out. Ask your server for conditions that may apply. reduce its composition to just six evidence of a “forward thinking” view elected to keep the status quo. members of Council (plus the Mayor) and leaves the door open to future “When this was brought forward from the current slate of eight. consideration within Aurora for [the last time] Councillor Pirri was The decision was made in a 6 – 2 implementing a ward system. pretty powerful in terms of why he vote with Councillors Wendy Gaertner The issue of reducing the size of felt this was the right thing to do in and Jeff Thom voting against the Council was one of two referendum reducing Council members,” said motion, which was brought forward by questions on the 2014 Municipal Councillor Humfryes noting she Councillor Sandra Humfryes. Mayor Election ballot. Continued on page 7 Protection of “stable neighbourhoods” examined at Town Hall By Brock Weir Should Aurora do more to protect older, stable neighbourhoods from large-scale infill development? That is a question that will be answered early next year after Council LLEXUSEXUS OOFF RRICHMONDICHMOND HILLHILL signed off on a staff review on whether existing bylaws and guidelines SERVING OUR905 COMMUNITY.883.881 SINCE2 2003 surrounding stable neighbourhoods HALLOWE’EN WASHOUT – The final day of the Aurora Farmers’ Market’s outdoor season was 11552 Yonge Street, North of Elgin Mills Road are actually being met. supposed to be a celebration of all things Hallowe’en on Saturday, but Mother Nature had other ideas. www.lexusrh.com Nevertheless, volunteers Hugo and Sebastian braved the rain to keep up the festive atmosphere. TOLL FREE 1.866.891.8812 Continued on page 20 For a Market wrap-up, see Page 19. A name you know... people you trust! 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Wednesday, November 8 4 p.m. Leksand Room Accessibility Advisory Committee Wednesday, November 8 7 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre Aurora Cultural Centre Board This event would not be possible without the support from the following sponsors. Thursday, November 9 7 p.m. Council Chambers Committee of Adjustment Generous Event Sponsors Monday, November 13 7 p.m. Holland Room Heritage Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 14 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) • Freedom Mobile • Rent Source • Watson’s Family Karate School Tuesday, November 14 7 p.m. Counci Chambes Council Wednesday, November 15 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Aurora Public Library Board We would like to thank: • Aurora Seniors Association • Marquee Theatrical Productions *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting aurora.ca/gcstream • Aurora’s Youth Engagement Committee • O.P.P. York Regional Detachment Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please • Canadian Children’s Theatre Company • Optimist Club of Aurora visit aurora.ca • Chris’ No Frills • York Regional Police • Greg & Louise Knuth • 5th Aurora Scouts What’s Happening What’s Happening • Jennifer Pratt • Over 140 volunteers • Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Notice of service disruptions New hours for Access Aurora Please see below for the scheduled service disruption at the As of Monday, September 11, 2017, Access Aurora has new Aurora Family Leisure Complex: hours to better meet the needs of our residents. • Drop-in times for Youth Open Gym from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Access Aurora will now be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Youth Basketball from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be cancelled on Monday and Wednesday through Friday. On Tuesdays, the desk Wednesday, November 15, 2017. For more information, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. visit aurora.ca/news. Access Aurora enables residents to pay their water/taxes, apply Please see below for the scheduled service disruption at the for a marriage license, pay a parking ticket, purchase a pet tag, Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: swap out damaged green/blue bins and set-up pre-authorized What’s Happening Skating times for Ladies Shinny from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. payments in person at Town Hall. and Adult Shinny from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be cancelled on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. For more information, New resident information sessions visit aurora.ca/news. Have you recently moved to Aurora? Welcome! Find out more about living in Aurora by joining us for a New Resident Road closure for Remembrance Day Information Session. AURORA’S FIRST parade/service Learn how to sign up for automatic billing for your tax and There will be a road closure for the Royal Canadian Legion water bills, find out about your responsibilities as a homeowner Remembrance Day Parade/Service on Saturday, November and what general bylaws apply to residents, get garbage and YOUTH 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. recycling tips and hear more about the exciting parks and Rolling closure with police escort: recreation programs here in Aurora. INNOVATION 10:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. from Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary The next session will be held on Thursday, November 23, School on Dunning Avenue to Yonge Street South (southbound 2017 from 6:30p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall, 100 John FAIR curb lane) to the Cenotaph on Yonge Street south of Murray West Way. Register by calling Access Aurora at 905-727-1375 or Drive. email [email protected]. NOVEMBER 15, 2017 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Road(s) to be temporarily closed: AURORA FAMILY LEISURE COMPLEX Register for the seniors trip to see the 135 Industrial Pkwy North 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Yonge Street will be closed from Murray Simcoe Christmas panorama display Drive/Edward Street to Allaura Blvd/Henderson Drive. The detour The Town of Aurora is proud to present the On Thursday, December 7, 2017 start a fun outing at the route will be Edward Street and Allaura Boulevard. first Aurora Youth Innovation Fair which Dutch Mill, followed by a visit to The Apple Place. will showcase great ideas and inventions. Notice of intention to pass a by-law to Enjoy a traditional Christmas turkey dinner at the Erie Beach Individuals or groups in the JUNIOR Ages 9 to 11 Hotel and end the evening with a tour of the Simcoe Christmas following age categories can INTERMEDIATE Ages 12 to 14 declare as surplus and sell municipal lands participate in the fair: SENIOR Ages 15 to 17 Panorama lights display.