Wednesday, October 28, 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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When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

All the headlines shouted, “Transition! We’re moving to producer responsibility!” But what does transition really mean? It means managing a change from one system...
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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...

Strong Mayor Powers: Powers We Never Voted to Grant

Reclaiming the Conversation

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

The Price of Forgetting

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

Pet Cemetery, Not Just Aurora’s But Canada’s First, Part I

Happy Woodlawn is the name of the Canada's first pet cemetery located here in Town of Aurora, Ontario. Where exactly? Some of us do...
documenting Aurora

Aurora Old Library Demolition – Well this stinks!

We were at the demolition site of the Aurora Old Library at 56 Victoria Street almost every day during the holiday week after Christmas....

Woodland Pet Cemetery, Step Daughter of Victor Blochin Writes

Sunny Days Downtown Aurora, Driving on Yonge Street, Sunset Light

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, Aurora SPORT Exhibit at the SARC

Where There Is Yonge Street, There Is Aurora

CULTURE

Culture

Thoughts on Multiculturalism, and Cake

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. Thoughts on multiculturalism, and cake. Have you ever gotten to the party, after the cake was served? You knew they...
Culture

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...

Living in Aurora, Great Town with Great Community Feel

Inclusivity is What Builds a Community, David Heard

Aurora: Not for the Faint of Heart, Haunted Forest

Second Aurora’s Multicultural Festival 2017, Successful

Live Concerts in Aurora

Aurora’s Concerts in the Park – Jared Lutes

Jared Lutes, an award winning Canadian songwriter from Atlantic Canada, performed last Wednesday at Aurora's Concerts in the Park. His performance was a nice...
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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

Aurora Chamber Street Festival in Many Pictures 2015

Someone recognized me among all these thousands of people walking up and down Yonge Street during the annual Aurora...

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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