AGENDA - Ad Hoc Canada 150 Committee - 20170530Canada 150
Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday May 30, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
May 24, 2017
Town of Aurora
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Time and Location: 6:30 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2017
Recommended:
That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of May 3, 2017, be
received for information.
4. Delegations
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. Extract from Council Meeting of May 23, 2017
Re: General Committee Report No. FS17-024 – Canada 150 Funding
Reallocation
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of May 23, 2017 Re: General
Committee Report No. FS17-024 – Canada 150 Funding Reallocation, be
received for information.
2. Canada 150 Marketing – Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the Canada 150 Marketing – Update and Discussion be received and
the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for consideration.
3. Pow Wow – Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the Pow Wow – Update and Discussion be received and the
comments of the Committee be referred to staff for consideration.
4. Great Canadian Songbook on Vinyl, Canada 150 Mosaic, New Beginnings –
Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the Great Canadian Songbook on Vinyl, Canada 150 Mosaic, New
Beginnings – Update and Discussion be received and the comments of the
Committee be referred to staff for consideration.
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5. Other Canada 150 Initiatives – Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the Other Canada 150 Initiatives – Update and Discussion be
received and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for
consideration.
6. Informational Items
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Time and Location: 6:30 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe (Chair), Ian Bryan, Art Hagopian,
Kelly Mathews, and Ken Turriff
Member(s) Absent: Damian D’Aguiar
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Laura Sheardown, Cash Flow &
Investment Co-ordinator/Financial Analyst, Shelley Ware,
Supervisor, Special Events, Sarah Murray,
Council/Committee Secretary, and Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Art Hagopian
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (a) Jamie and Helen MacDonald, representing Music Aurora
Re: Music Aurora Follow-up
• Delegation (b) Corrie Clark, Resident
Re: Art Project
• Delegation (c) David Heard, Resident
Re: Canadian Dance Party on Vinyl
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
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2.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3.Receipt of the Minutes
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2017
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Ian Bryan
That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of April 3, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
4.Delegations
a)Jamie and Helen MacDonald, Residents
Re: Music Aurora Follow-up
Mr. MacDonald thanked the Committee members and Town staff for the
cooperation and support provided to-date for the upcoming Aurora Summer
Music Festival and distributed Canada 150-themed promotional pins to
members of the Committee.
Mr. MacDonald reported that both the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Sport
Aurora have committed to supporting this event, further ensuring its success on
Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Mayor Dawe advised that media outlets including the Auroran, the Era Banner
and SNAP as well as Town of Aurora social media outlets will be used to further
promote this event.
Moved by Ian Bryan
Seconded by Art Hagopian
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
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b) Corrie Clark, Resident
Re: Art Project
Ms. Clark presented ideas to the Committee for commemorating Canada 150
celebration with a number of concepts including large, wooden hockey stick
structures, ironworks or other mediums in the shape of a maple leaf.
Ms. Clark advised she took the initiative and identified a number of dead space
areas in the Town of Aurora where these symbolic items could be placed.
Additionally, Ms. Clark noted she had attended a play where she remarked on a
play’s backdrop of the parliament buildings. She mentioned the backdrop is no
longer in use and suggested it could be repurposed as a photo backdrop for
residents to capture family photos at a minimal cost as well as to keep on
display for residents to view in a public setting.
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Ian Bryan
1. That the comments of the delegation be referred to staff for consideration.
Carried
c) David Heard, Resident
Re: Great Canadian Dance Party on Vinyl
Mr. Heard stated that he is not seeking financial assistance from the Town for
this event noting that he is relying on external funding sources only. The
Committee made it clear that funding is available if it is required. Mr. Heard
indicated that he has committed is moving forward with the event if funding is
secured by May 19, 2017
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Ian Bryan
1. That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried.
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Supervisor, Special Events
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Re: Canada’s 150th Celebratory Tattoo Update
Staff stated that the brass band could not be secured in a way that
accommodates continued use of the ice rink, and it is for these reasons that this
event has been cancelled.
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Art Hagopian
1. That the memorandum regarding Canada 150’s Celebratory Tattoo
Update be received for information.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Financial Analyst
Re: Financial Update
Staff provided an update regarding the Canada 150 Grants applied for by the
Town, noting that since the Celebratory Tattoo event has been cancelled the
funding allotted to this event can be redirected or if not required it will return to the
Town’s reserve fund for future use elsewhere. The Committee discussed the
reallocation of funds.
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Ken Turriff
1. That the memorandum regarding Financial Update be received for
information; and
That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee recommend to Council
(a) That the Mosaic Project, earmarked with $18,000 be endorsed by
the Committee; and
(b) That the Colours of Fall, a Thanksgiving celebration to be held in Town
Park, allocated with $7,000, be endorsed by the Committee;
(c) That the Additional Canada 150 Marketing and Support in the form of
hats, flags, pins, and other promotional materials available, allocated
with $5,000 be endorsed by the Committee; and
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(d) That the art projects proposed by Ms. Clark be endorsed and $5000 be
allocated to staff to work with Ms. Clark in the implementation of the
proposed art projects.
Carried
3. Canada 150 Events – Update and Discussion
Staff provided an update regarding Canada 150 events, distributed the
Indigenous Festival flyer scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017, noting that school
boards are excited for this event. A soft launch will commence during the annual
National Youth Week, May 1-7, 2017.
The Committee expressed support for enhancing Aurora’s signature events, and
having volunteers at each of them.
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Kelly Mathews
1. That the Canada 150 Event – Update and Discussion be received.
Carried
6. Informational Items
None.
7. New Business
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Ian Bryan
Seconded by Art Hagopian
1. That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council at a later meeting.
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6.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R7. FS17-024 – Canada 150 Funding Reallocation
Moved by: Councillor Thom
Seconded by: Councillor Kim
1.That the reallocation of $35,000 of Canada 150 Celebration funding within
Capital Project No. 74012, and the return of $5,000 to the Tax Rate Stabilization
Reserve, be approved.
Carried
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 – Report No FS17-024 – Canada 150 Funding Reallocation
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. FS17-024
Subject: Canada 150 Funding Reallocation
Prepared by: Laura Sheardown, Financial Analyst – Cash Flow & Investments
Department: Financial Services
Date: May 16, 2017
Recommendation
1.That Report No. FS17-024 be received; and
2.That the reallocation of $35,000 of Canada 150 Celebration funding within
capital project #74012, and the return of $5,000 to the Tax Rate Stabilization
Reserve, be approved.
Executive Summary
Under the direction and guidance of the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee, staff have
secured both grant funding of $28,500 and funding from Council of $62,000 for a total of
$90,500 to support the approved events and event enhancements.
As part of a previous report to Council, staff identified a key risk associated with the
Military Tattoo as the timing for the event was extremely tight and there was no
guarantee that it would be possible to produce this Signature Canada 150 event.
As discussed with the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee on May 3, 2017, the Military
Tattoo has been cancelled and the associated $40,000 funding was presented for
reconsideration by the committee. The Committee has provided staff with
recommendations for reallocation of the funding previously approved for the tattoo.
Background
An Ad Hoc committee was formed to develop a plan for Aurora to celebrate Canada’s
150th birthday in 2017. Under the direction and guidance of the committee, staff applied
for several grants to provide funding for Town events to celebrate Canada’s
sesquicentennial. As staff were aware that the results of all grants would not be known
prior to the completion of the 2017 Budget, a place holder funding request was included
for the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee’s priority items that they wanted to proceed with
even if grant funding was not approved.
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May 16, 2017 Page 2 of 5 Report No. FS17-024
The results for all grants have now been received and the Town was successful in
securing only federal funding for an Indigenous Pow Wow.
In a previous report to Council, funding was confirmed to be used for a military tattoo,
Family First Night enhancement and marketing and internal support in the amount of
$62,000.
Analysis
As the tattoo cannot proceed, it is proposed by the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee to
reallocate the previously approved $40,000 tattoo budget to the following options:
Canada 150 Mural Mosaic Project - $18,000
The Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee would like to proceed with the creation of an 8’ x
12’ mural designed by Canadian artist Lewis Lavoile. Our mural would be a part of the
nation-wide Canada 150 Mosaic project, which consists of 150 murals across Canada.
The Aurora portion of the mural will consist of 600 tiles and the Canada 150 Mosaic
team will facilitate and oversee the painting events where all skill levels and ages are
welcome to take part. At the end of this project, the Town will have a legacy art piece to
commemorate Canada’s 150 that can be displayed in a location of their choosing.
Colours of Fall Concert Enhancement- $7,000
Celebrated the Thursday before Thanksgiving, this event includes one last outdoor
concert, in Town Park, as well as pumpkin carving. Enhancement of this event would
include pioneer related interactive activities for kids with the Black Creek Pioneer Village
support as well as a traditional corn roast reflective of the community gatherings of
previous years.
Bringing Home the Celebration - $5,000
Aurora has been blessed with many talented and creative residents that wish to get
involved in our Canada 150 celebrations. Several suggestions have been presented to
the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee that can enhance existing celebrations such as the
creation of a ‘selfie spot’ in front of a hand painted theatre set of the parliament
buildings to the creation of several maple leafs from materials found within our own
community. Staff continue to work with community members to develop these ideas.
Canada 150 Promotional Materials - $5,000
In order to meet the growing demand for Canada 150 promotional items, such as pins,
flags and tattoos, staff are requesting funding to purchase larger quantities of these
items than originally forecasted. These items can be purchased in larger quantities for
much lower prices, which would allow the Town the opportunity to distribute them at
more events throughout the year.
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May 16, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Report No. FS17-024
Advisory Committee Review
The Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee continues to work with staff to develop the refined
recommended list of events and enhancements now being requested from Council.
Financial Implications
The previous funding approved by Council is $62,000, and the revised budget request
of $57,000, both funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, are broken down as
follows:
Capital Project #74012 – Canada 150 Celebrations
Event/Item Previously Approved
Budget Request
Revised Budget
Proposed
Military Tattoo $ 40,000 $ 0
Pow Wow 20,000 20,000
Family First Night Fireworks Display 12,000 12,000
Youth Innovation Fair 8,500 8,500
Canada 150 Marketing 10,000 10,000
Canada 150 Mural Mosaic Project 18,000
Colours of Fall Concert Enhancement 7,000
Bringing Home the Celebration 5,000
Canada 150 Promotional Materials 5,000
Total Expenditures $ 90,500 $ 85,500
Revenue Sources
Canada 150 Fund (Pow Wow) ($ 20,000) ($ 20,000)
State Farm (Youth Innovation Fair) ( 7,500) ( 7,500)
Rotary (Youth Innovation Fair) ( 1,000) ( 1,000)
Total Revenues ($ 28,500) ($ 28,500)
Net Budget Funding Request $ 62,000 $ 57,000
The revised funding request is $ 5,000 lower than the previously approved budget.
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Communications Considerations
The Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee and associated staff will continue to work with
Communications to develop appropriate marketing plans for all of the planned Canada
150 celebrations, events and legacy items.
Link to Strategic Plan
The Canada 150 events support the Strategic Plan goal of supporting an exceptional
quality of life for all through the following key objective within this goal statement:
Celebrating and promoting our culture: expand opportunities and partnerships that
contribute to the celebration of culture in the community.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Amend the recommended events and enhancements.
Conclusions
Staff recommend the approval of the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee’s funding
reallocation for events and associated costs to allow the residents of Aurora the
opportunity to take part in celebrations of Canada’s 150 anniversary within their
community.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Town of Aurora 2017 Events, including Canada 150 Enhancements.
Previous Reports
FS17-004 Canada 150 Celebrations grant and Budget Confirmation
Capital Budget Project #74012 – Canada 150 Celebrations
Pre-submission Review
CAO and Treasurer review on May 4, 2017
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Town of Aurora 2017 Events
***These event dates and times are subject to change.
Arctic Adventure
Bundle up and spend family day at the Aurora Town Park. Take in some great outdoor activities
such as mini snow tubing, snow shoeing, skating, live entertainment, professional ice carving
and snow much more. For more details, please visit www.aurora.ca/arcticadventure
Monday, February 20
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – Battle of the Chainsaws, ice carving competition will be focused
on Canadian symbols for the sculptures to be carved and then placed on display.
Easter Egg Hunt
Want to hunt for your Easter Eggs before you get to eat them? Hop on down and enjoy Aurora’s
Easter Egg Hunt. Not only is the hunt eggciting but so are the variety of games and activities
that are available such as; make and take crafts, hopscotch, parachute play and some live
bunnies and chicks will be on display for educational purposes. For admission details please
visit: www.aurora.ca/easteregghunt
Saturday, April 15
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Aurora Seniors Centre
Aurora Art Show and Sale
Colour isn’t just an adjective…it can be an experience. For all art enthusiasts this is a must see
event featuring over 300 pieces of artwork. Artists will be displaying their original two and three-
dimensional artwork created in any medium. For more details, please visit:
www.aurora.ca/artshow
Friday, May 5 – Gala Reception
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aurora Town Hall
Community Recognition Awards
The Community Recognition Awards is an evening acknowledging the outstanding group of
citizen that dedicate their time to make a difference in our community.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Aurora Town Hall – 7 p.m.
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The New Beginnings Pow Wow in Aurora – 150 Signature Event
With the nation celebrating Canada’s 150, more and more communities will be experiencing and
learning about the Indigenous communities. The Town of Aurora is thrilled to have been
supported and funded by Canadian Heritage in the first ever Pow-Wow held on Aurora soil in
more than 150 years.This Pow Wow will feature traditional dancing, drumming, food and some
Multicultural Performers. For more details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/powwow
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Lambert Willson Park
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Canada 150 Enhancements – this event will be will be the first ever Pow Wow in Aurora,
celebrating Canadians original roots in history
Canada Day Festivities
Enjoy family oriented activities, live entertainment, parade, fireworks and more! For details
please visit: www.aurora.ca/canadaday
Friday, June 30 – Party in the Park
This event will have a specific Canada 150 Town Park enhancement
Aurora Town Park Park
4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 1 – Canada Day Parade and Festivities,
10 a.m.Yonge St. (Parade) and Lambert Willson Park (festivities)
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Canada 150 Enhancements – Continual focus on the Canada Day passport, whereby an
interactive activity is developed to reflect an interesting and specific aspect of each province and
territory. In addition the live music will feature Canadian artists or a tribute to Canadian artists.
The firework show will be extended. The annual Canada Flag insert with the Canada Day
schedules are the reverse will be inserted into every copy of the Auroran in the middle of June.
This year’s insert will feature the Canada 150 logo and not the national flag.
The Great Canadian Songbook – 150 Signature Event
The Great Canadian Songbook will include songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s all
played in Vinyl format. This first time every Vinyl Dace Party will be featured in the Aurora
Community Center which could be referenced as the ”Arena of Dreams”, where several great
Canadian Bands started their careers in. Such bands as Gowan, Max Webster, Luba,
Stampeders, Fludd to name a few.
Saturday, July 22
Aurora Community Center
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Concerts in the Park
Enjoy the summer outdoor concert tradition. All you need to bring with you is your family,
friends, chairs and enjoy! Food vendors will be set-up on site. For more details, please visit:
www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts
Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – For the 20th Anniversary of the Concerts in the Park, this season
will a Canadiana themed series only showcasing Canadian artists, either original or tribute
format. Canadian trivia will be fused throughout the emcee scripts.
Movies in the Park
Enjoy seeing movies under the stars and on Canada’s largest outdoor screen. Bring a blanket
to snuggle with and a lawn chair to relax in while enjoying this fantastic experience. Movies
start after sunset. For more details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark
Saturday, April 29 – Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex
Thursday, August 17 – Ada Johnson Park
Thursday, August 24 – Town Park
Thursday, August 31 – Hickson Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – Efforts will be made to feature some Canadian themed historical
vignettes at the end of the movie being featured for each night.
Aurora’s Ribfest
Enjoy a full weekend of fantastic food including ribs from professional barbecue teams and
many other culinary delights! There will be a full beer garden and live entertainment all
weekend long. For hours of operation, admission details and entertainment line-up, please visit:
www.aurora.ca/ribfest
August 25-27
Machell Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – The Children’s Zone operating on the Saturday and Sunday
afternoon will focus on Canadian themed arts and crafts. The headliner bands will be original
Classic Rock bands and the shouldering entertainment will be supportive of Canadian artistry.
Aurora’s Multicultural Festival
Join us as we celebrate diversity and come together as a community at this festival.
Entertainment will include dancing, music, family activities such as bouncy castle, face painting
and parachute play. For further details please visit www.aurora.ca/multiculturalfestival
Saturday, September 9
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ada Johnson Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – A variety of cultures will be showcased reflective of the diversity
within Canada. Canada 150 promotional materials will handed out. Items such as hand stick
flags, tattoos etc.
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Colours of Fall Concert
Enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving, live entertainment and a community corn roast! For
details please visit: www.aurora.ca/fallconcert
Thursday, October 5
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aurora Town Park
Canada 150 Enhancements – Efforts will be made to have interactive activities for kids
reflecting pioneer chores from days gone by as well as a traditional corn roast reflective of the
community gatherings that were the focal point for Thanksgiving.
Aurora’s Haunted Forest
Join us for some scary surprises throughout the many haunted trails leading up to a bonfire and
more! This event is great for families and those not faint of heart. To find out when wristbands
are available and more event details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/hauntedforest
Saturday, October 28
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sheppards Bush and Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Canada 150 Enhancements – The Halloween holiday is the second most popular holiday
celebrated outside of Christmas. This festive event will promote his popularity within the
Canadian Culture, with some Canada 150 themed carved pumpkins within a specific “Canadian
section” of the trail.
Aurora’s Skylight Gallery – 150 Signature Event
During the month of November the Skylight Gallery space will be focused on Remembrance
Day and Canada’s Military involvement. The local Legion will be displaying more than 100
pieces of youth artwork reflecting on Remembrance Day and the countless sacrifices made by
Canadians.
Aurora’s Youth Innovation Fair - 150 Signature Event
In celebration of Canada’s 150 there will be for the first time an Aurora’s Youth Innovation Fair
focusing on innovative inventions by youth 17 years of age and younger. The Fair will be a
competition for monetary prizes. For further details, please call the Special Events Division at
905-726-4762.
Registration Deadline – November 1, 2017
Event Date – Wednesday, November 15, 2017
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Aurora Family Leisure Complex
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Santa Under the Stars Parade
Don’t miss this year’s parade! Aurora is the first municipality to bring night time parades to life!
Dress up in your winter attire with a cup of hot chocolate and join us for this year’s evening
parade as Santa comes to town. For route details and road closure details please visit:
www.aurora.ca/santaparade
Saturday, November 25
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Yonge Street
Canada 150 Enhancements – Efforts will be made to reflect parts of Canada’s history and
culture within the floats and displays, specifically with the Mayor and Members of Council’s float.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the family fun and festivities, greet Santa, list to Mrs. Claus do a special reading and sing
carols. You don’t want to miss out trimming the Town’s tree, live reindeer and more. For
festive details please visit:
www.aurora.ca/christmastreelighting
Wednesday, December 6
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Aurora Town Hall Front Courtyard and Aurora Seniors Centre
Family First Night
Ring in the New Year early with your family and friends. Enjoy magic shows, reptile shows,
swimming, skating, games, children’s activities and more. For more details, please visit:
www.aurora.ca/firstnight
Sunday, December 31
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Canada 150 Enhancements – For the first time, fireworks will be on display to celebrate the
finality of this celebratory year.
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