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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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Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

What we call a “homelessness crisis” is really the tipping point of the broader housing affordability crisis—the moment when the rising flood finally pulls...
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Strong Mayor Powers: Powers We Never Voted to Grant

In the 2022 municipal election, all three mayoral candidates publicly opposed Strong Mayor Powers. Four years later, in the 2026 election campaign, three out...

Reclaiming the Conversation

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

The Price of Forgetting

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

Aurora Family Leisure Complex Youth Centre Grand Opening

The Aurora Family Leisure Complex Youth Centre grand opening is happening this weekend (May 2nd, 2015). The Youth Centre Grand Opening a ribbon cutting...
documenting Aurora

The Knowles Butcher Shop on Fire, June 25th 2021 – Photo Gallery

The so known Knowles Butcher Shop on 9 Wellington Street East is a long-standing building in Aurora, c. 1885. On June 25th, 2021 the...

Aurora, A History In Pictures Collectible Book Arrived With A Surprise, An Old Photo

Church Street Shadows, Aurora Cultural Centre Photo

About Canada’s Only Pet Cemetery In Aurora, Finally, Part III

Church Street School, Construction Site (Photo Gallery)

CULTURE

Culture

Fall is in the Air, so Chill Out and Slow Down

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON.  Fall is in the air, so chill out and slow down. Ah, here we are. Though our days still...
Culture

Nimbyism … Do You Want McDonald’s Fries With That?

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. Nimbyism? My husband still secretly pines for an oak tree. A big, beautiful, majestic oak tree. He’s leaning...

A Christmas Poem 2017 by Elizabeth Hearn Milner

Aurora Chamber Street Festival 2015, Thousands of People

Backyard Victoria Day Fireworks In Aurora Got Better

Aurora Farmers Market Is On & Never The Same

Live Concerts in Aurora

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

Town of Aurora noted on their website, Marshall Dane is a "must see" and most importantly, "must hear." Marshall Dane truly is an incredible...
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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

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Culture

Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Concerts in the Park Throwback

Today, the feeling of hot summer days can only be duplicated by wearing a winter jacket and boots. But...

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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