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2013 Media Releases

The following Media Releases have been issued by the Town of Aurora: 

May 15, 2013	Media Release: York Region battles invasive insect with Emerald Ash Borer management plan
May 14, 2013	PSA: Aurora's Building Services Department Offers Extended Hours
May 3, 2013	PSA: New hours of operation at Aurora Town Hall
May 3, 2013	Media Release: Are you and your loved ones prepared for an Emergency?
May 1, 2013	Media Release: Dispute Resolution for Cellular Tower
April 30, 2013	PSA: Nominations being accepted for 2013 Community Recognition Awards
April 22, 2013	PSA: Aurora 150 Tattoo
April 22, 2013	Media Release: Lighthouse performs on Canada Day Weekend
April 22, 2013	PSA: Art Show and Sale
April 15, 2013	PSA: Participate in the Mayor's Anti-Litter Day
April 2, 2013	Media Release: New Coordinated Access System Launched by York ASD Partnership 1
March 28, 2013	Media Release: Discounted Transit Passes available until December
March 27, 2013	Town of Aurora Approves 2013 Budget Fact Sheet 1 - Combined property tax rate - 2013 Budget Fact Sheet 2 - Where does your 2013 tax dollar go - 2013 Budget
March 18, 2013	YRT/Viva inviting public to provide feedback on proposed 2014 annual service plan
March 13, 2013	PSA: Earth Hour 2013
March 8, 2013	Media Advisory: Recycling program expansion helps residents and diverts more waste from landfill
March 4, 2013	PSA: Easter Egg Hunt 2013
February 21, 2013	PSA: Public Consultation Library Square
February 14, 2013	Metrolinx to hold citizen roundtable on future transportation initiatives
February 13, 2013	Media Advisory: Chief Laing awarded Diamond Jubilee Award
February 7, 2013	PSA: Aurora presents the 2013 Residents Guide
February 7, 2013	PSA: Arctic Adventure 2013
February 7, 2013	Photo Opportunity: Aurora receives cheque for successful ewaste event
January 30, 2013	Photo Opportunity: Aurora150 kicks-off with Mayor’s Levee
January 23, 2013	PSA: Have your say on the Town’s website re-design
January 23, 2013	Media Release: Town of Aurora approves new agreement with Aurora Cultural Centre
January 21, 2013	PSA: Join us for the Mayor's Levee on Sunday, February 3
January 17, 2013	PSA: Public comment requested on draft Durham York Energy Centre Community Communications Plan 1
January 17, 2013	Media Advisory: Metrolinx to hold two citizen roundtables in York Region on future transportation initiatives 1
January 15, 2013	Media Advisory: Character Community Awards Nominations now being accepted
January 14, 2013	PSA: Join Club Aurora at the Annual Open House
January 10, 2013	Media Advisory: Westbound curb lane restrictions on 16th Avenue in effect in the City of Markham for watermain repairs 1
January 10, 2013	PSA: Town hosts recreation activities for children during one-day school strike on January 11
January 9, 2013	PSA: General Committee Meeting rescheduled January 15 meeting moved to 6 p.m.
January 9, 2013	PSA: Information Session offered in Aurora can help smooth your child's transition into Kindergarten 1
January 7, 2013	Media Release: The Regional Municipality of York ranks second among large urban municipalities in Waste Diversion Ontario 2011 report 1
January 2, 2013	PSA: Recycle your unwanted electronics at Mayor Dawe's Waste Recycling Day

¹ Source: Regional Municipality of York
² Source: Central York Fire Services 
³ PowerStream
⁴  York Regional Police

Links to more information:

 2012 Media Releases
 2011 Media Releases
 2010 Media Releases
 2009 Media Releases
 2008 Media Releases
 2007 Media Releases
 2006 Media Releases
 2005 Media Releases