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Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

December 17, 2025

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

December 11, 2025

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

December 1, 2025

Spring Moments and the Never-Ending Social Media Drama

April 25, 2025

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

January 6, 2025

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The Price of Forgetting

October 30, 2025

I’m going to be blunt—no filters, no fluff. We, the taxpayers, fund Aurora’s grand municipal “visions” with our taxes, our fees, and our patience....

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Reclaiming the Conversation

October 20, 2025

I’ve long focused my writing on the community I live in, viewing it through a political lens. Over time, though, my photo-journal-style blog began...

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

December 23, 2025

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

November 18, 2025

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

December 5, 2025

Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

January 25, 2026

documenting Aurora

Town of Aurora, Where Is the 4th Construction Crane?

April 19, 2015

Look out for the construction crane in your area. Currently we have four construction cranes in the Town of Aurora. All of them will be...

documenting Aurora

A Walk Downtown Aurora, Second Mural Discovered

August 30, 2011

We spotted the artwork on our way to pick up a book at The Auroran office located in the old post office on Yonge...

Graffiti Around the Town, Best One Yet and Largest

April 26, 2018

Victoria Hall, What Came First Mosley Or Victoria Street?

September 24, 2011

St. John’s Sideroad Road Widening and Reconstruction, 2004

February 2, 2013

Wells Street School, Future Post-Secondary Institution, Maybe?

June 2, 2011

CULTURE

Culture

True Community at Work Here in Aurora, We Just Have to Embrace it a Little

November 24, 2014

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. I have a confession. I've lived in Aurora (on and off) for decades. I've lived in the south back when...

Culture

Concerts in the Park – DESIRE The International U2 Tribute Act

July 19, 2018

It has been a while since I heard 80s music. Last night at the Aurora's Concerts in the Park it was a must see...

Home Is Where the Community Is

June 16, 2014

Aurora Street Festival 2014 Community Moments In Colour

June 2, 2014

Children’s Sidewalk Art by James & Lucas, The Young Artists

July 5, 2011

Remembrance Ceremony 2014, Altar of Sacrifice, Aurora Cenotaph

November 10, 2014

Live Concerts in Aurora

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

July 30, 2015

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...

Town of Aurora Events

Culture

Aurora’s Haunted Forest – Fortnite Included

October 29, 2018

"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

October 25, 2018

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

August 2, 2018

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

July 22, 2018

Canada Day Parade 2018 to Remember by the Scorching Heat Wave

July 1, 2018

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Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

January 25, 2026

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

December 23, 2025

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

December 5, 2025

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

November 18, 2025

Town Talk

Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

January 19, 2026

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

January 12, 2026

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

December 21, 2025

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

December 17, 2025

TOWN TALK

where facts matter

Aurora Ward System

Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

Aurora Council 2018-2022 August 17, 2020

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

October 1, 2018

Public Voted Ward System Nay & Less Councillors Yea

March 24, 2015

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