Monday, August 17, 2026

Town Talk

Politics

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor Powers,” is worth discussion. Unlike in Aurora, where the mayor chose to oppose the transitional...

The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

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$25,000 to Say the Obvious: Aurora’s Council Compensation Review, Again

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Spring Moments and the Never-Ending Social Media Drama

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Merely Constructing the Ice Rink Is Not Enough to Ensure Its Success

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All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will require collective action. Municipal government is...
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The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something critically important: the new blue...

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

Reclaiming the Conversation

The Price of Forgetting

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

Petch Log House, It Was A Lifetime Opportunity

The Petch log house has undergone a significant transformation. On August 4th, 2011, the house was dismantled in the late afternoon, and all logs...
documenting Aurora

Pope John Paul II Flew Over Aurora in Five-Helicopter Convoy

Yes, Pope John Paul II flew over Aurora. It happened a long time ago. When Pope John Paul II arrived in Canada for World...

Business Not as Usual on Yonge Street, Yet Shining, Photo Gallery

Town of Aurora Downtown, COVID-19

The Lundys and the Petches Same Farming Community

Dick Day Horse Stable, Another View and a Bit of History – Jim Day

CULTURE

Culture

Hydro Transformer Boxes – Warning! Do Not Open or Climb

When you see children climbing or sitting on top of hydro transformer boxes shown here, let them know that it is actually dangerous to...
Culture

Aurora’s Haunted Forest, Are You Scared Yet?

Here we are back again for the annual Aurora's Haunted Forest at Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area. Fun for children and fun for us. Every...

What’s Up Aurora? Aurora Youth Skateboard Park at the AFLC

Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair, A Family Tradition

Thoughts on Multiculturalism, and Cake

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

Live Concerts in Aurora

Aurora’s Concerts in the Park, A Tribute to the Tragically Hip

Last Wednesday on July 29 The Wheat Kings took over the band-shell to pay a tribute to "The Tragically Hip" band. Great performance! There...
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Town of Aurora Events

Culture

Aurora’s Haunted Forest – Fortnite Included

"I know they're not real," then she said, "you can't scare me," while walking through the candy shop. Kudos to this little brave person....

Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Concerts in the Park Throwback

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

This is How Aurora’s Concerts in the Park Look Like in Motion

Canada Day Parade 2018 to Remember by the Scorching Heat Wave

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Aurora Ward System

Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

Aurora Council 2018-2022
Aurora ward system implementation for the 2022 Municipal Elections is now completed following the passing of the by-law on ward boundaries on July 14,...

APL All Candidates Meeting, Council Candidates, Municipal Elections 2018

Public Voted Ward System Nay & Less Councillors Yea

Explore Aurora

Culture

Canada Day Parade 2015 in Aurora – Memorable Moments

Another great Canada Day Parade in the Town of Aurora, Ontario. It is always a wishful thinking that after...

Trails in Aurora

A Walk Through Blooms, Aurora Community Arboretum

If There Is a Place for Contemplation, This Is It – The Aurora Community Arboretum

I’ve got so much to tell you, and I think I know the perfect place to begin: here. Recently,...

“In 1832 On This Spot Nothing Happened”

A small plaque mounted on one of the wooden bridges over the creek that runs through the St. Andrew's...

Boardwalk Views – McKenzie Marsh, St. John’s Sideroad

Boardwalk along St. John's Sideroad. Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario

Birding in Aurora

Great Blue Heron in Flight, McKenzie Marsh Boardwalk

Wild Turkeys Sighting on St. John’s Sideroad

St. John's Sideroad west of Yonge Street, near the entrance to future St. Anne's School for Girls. More Wild Turkey...

Starlings and More Starlings, Wellington St and Bayview Ave

Something has been attracting a flock of European Starlings to the Wellington and Bayview intersection area I heard. Well...

Boardwalk Views – McKenzie Marsh, St. John’s Sideroad

Boardwalk along St. John's Sideroad. Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario

Flowers & Trees

“In 1832 On This Spot Nothing Happened”

Merlin’s Hollow, My Favourites in Full Bloom, Irises and Peonies

Visiting Merlin's Hollow English flower garden never fails me. No matter how many times I visit the Tomlinson's garden, I...

Merlin’s Hollow, English Flower Garden Awaken

Merlin's Hollow, the English flower garden - is my annual local destination where I bring almost all of my...

The Fields of Gold, Renewed Signs of Strength and Hope

It is hard to believe that the Aurora Community Arboretum is about two decades old; a beautiful parkland stretch located...
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