The Auroran

The Auroran


YRP suspends partnership with Crime Stoppers following data breach

York Regional Police has suspended its partnership with Crime Stoppers after a cybersecurity breach back in March. The move came after the breach caused Toronto Crime Stoppers to stop taking anonymous tips by phone, online, or through their app on October 21. News of the breach left multiple questions unanswered for the organization, including the […]

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Raise Your Voice for APL for Ontario Public Libraries Week

The Aurora Public Library kick-started Ontario Public Libraries Week on Saturday with a cavalcade of entertainment in its Living Room space, including live music, circus performances, and much more. The party was a far cry from the era when libraries were typified by a sharp “Shh!” from a librarian when they thought you were being […]

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Aurora Votes 2026: Mayoral candidates find common ground on AI data centres

Aurora’s Mayoral race has been an opportunity for candidates to present different and sometimes competing visions for the community’s future. One area in which the four candidates have found common ground, however, is the future of data centres within the community. Candidates were asked to share their views on AI data centres at an all-candidates […]

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Aurora Votes 2026: Debate, all-candidates meeting locked in for municipal election

The ballots are locked in, candidates are knocking on doors, and further opportunities to hear from those looking to earn Aurora’s mayoral chains or a place at the Council table have been finalized ahead of the October 26 municipal election. The first all-candidates meeting – a traditional-style debate and meet-and-greet is set for Thursday, October […]

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Councillors question bringing Aurora’s Procedural Bylaw in line with Strong Mayor Powers

A recommendation for Council to adopt an updated Procedural Bylaw governing how meetings are run, bringing it in line with Strong Mayor powers, sparked a debate at last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Supporters of the recommended changes before lawmakers last week stated Council does not currently have a Procedural Bylaw in line with […]

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Amid rising user rates, Aurora Public Library could have to make tough decisions without inflationary boost

Amid a surge in users, the Aurora Public Library could have to make some tough decisions if they do not get a financial boost due to inflation in the Town’s 2026 Municipal Budget.  Jodi Marr, CAO of the Aurora Public Library (APL), made the Library’s case at last week’s Budget Meeting where she said the […]

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Explore all APL has to offer during Ontario Public Libraries Week

October is Canadian Public Libraries Month, and local libraries are pulling out all the stops to showcase all public libraries have to offer – and what they’ve come to mean to the community well beyond the volumes on shelves. Here at home, Ontario Public Libraries Week will take place in October 19 – 25 and, […]

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Aurora Council explores “feasibility” of Digital Data Charter

Aurora will soon explore the feasibility of developing a Digital Data charter that would protect residents’ privacy in an increasingly digital world. Sitting at Council’s inaugural Committee of the Whole meeting, Council approved a motion from Ward 2 Councillor Rachel Gilliland tasking staff to come back with a report on just such a framework “centred […]

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