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The Armoury is Now Open for Town Events, Aurora Family Day

documenting Aurora

February 18, 2020

Emerald Ash Borer – LSRCA’s Ash Trees Treatment

Nature

February 13, 2020

Sheppard Family Heritage Home, Sheppard’s Bush Winter Walk

documenting Aurora

February 12, 2020

Church Street School, Evening Photos

documenting Aurora

February 7, 2020

Aurora Politics Matter

Politics

Town of Aurora 2019 Year in Review, My Perspective

January 11, 2020

Let me reflect on the Town of Aurora 2019 year in review from my perspective. I've decided to share below some of...

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CYFS Motor Vehicle Collision Cost-Recovery Program Roll-Out

Politics December 30, 2019

Canopy of Lights – Approved Yes, Feasible Maybe

Politics October 15, 2019

Aurora Recreational Cannabis Economy Will Be Booming

Politics February 1, 2019

Aurora Council, Term 2018-2022, Installed and Working

Politics January 2, 2019

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Legacy Project

January 13, 2013

‘documenting Aurora’ is a legacy project created with the purpose of capturing digital information about the ever changing Town of Aurora, Ontario...

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documenting Aurora

St. John’s Sideroad Today, West of Leslie Street Aurora ON

April 10, 2018

This is the upgraded St. John's sideroad in Aurora ON looking West. We went for a drive today in the morning to...

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Doors Open Aurora, St. Andrew’s College (SAC)

documenting Aurora August 16, 2015

I had been eyeing to visit St. Andrew's College (SAC) (Town of Aurora, Ontario, Canada) for a long time now. I was just...

Fleury, then Bacon Basketware Limited, An Industrial Look

documenting Aurora March 26, 2018

An industrial building once a foundry where plows were made is now a warehouse for basketware and accessories. Bacon Basketware Limited, a...

Lundy Brick House, Next Stage to a Lingering Death

documenting Aurora May 31, 2015

I came at sunrise and then I came back at sunset to see the 'demolition' in progress of the Lundy brick house...

Aurora Cemetery, Winter Accents

documenting Aurora February 5, 2018

Photos from our last trip driving through the Aurora Cemetery on a frigid winter day. Perhaps for a little entertainment, have fun...

Live Concerts in Aurora

Culture

Platinum Blonde at Aurora’s Ribfest Summer 2014

September 7, 2014

Platinum Blonde performance on September 6th during Aurora's 2014 Ribfest. Glass Tiger concert the night before was cancelled due to thunderstorm that rocked...

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Culture

Aurora’s Concerts in the Park – Jared Lutes

August 20, 2018

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

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Culture

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

August 2, 2018

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

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Town of Aurora Events

Culture

Multicultural Festival in Aurora, Better Than Expected

October 28, 2016

It was a short to the point positive review. “It was better than I expected,” my eight-year old said while strapping himself...

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Thoughts on Multiculturalism, and Cake

Culture September 27, 2016

Platinum Blonde at Aurora’s Ribfest Summer 2014

Culture September 7, 2014

Aurora’s Haunted Forest – Fortnite Included

Culture October 29, 2018

Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Concerts in the Park Throwback

Culture October 25, 2018

Environment

Environment

High Winds All Day, Hydro Pole Tipping on Bayview Avenue

April 4, 2018

Last time I checked, the hydro pole on Bayview Avenue just North of St. John's sideroad in Newmarket was still tipping and...

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Environment

Need for Temporary Fix for Excessive Application of Road Salt in Aurora

February 3, 2018

It is an observation, but I think that Town of Aurora is applying road salt a little excessively. Salt, in general is...

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Aurora Implementing Ward System

Is Ward System Ideal for Town of Aurora? I Am Still Thinking

Politics May 17, 2014

Yes, Town of Aurora residents will be voting at the polls if they are in favour of a ward system. Sometimes I ask...

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APL All Candidates Meeting, Council Candidates, Municipal Elections 2018

Politics October 1, 2018

APL All Candidates Meeting, Council Candidates, Municipal Elections 2018: Today on September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library hosted...

Public Voted Ward System Nay & Less Councillors Yea

Politics March 24, 2015

I always thought that my parents had better service from the politicians in their community. My parents rarely follow local politics, but it seems...

Living in Aurora Community

Community

Aurora’s Canada Day Parade 2019, Colourful Moments

July 1, 2019

The Canada Day in Aurora in 2019 as always was enjoyable. The East side of the Yonge Street again was where everyone...

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Canada Day Parade 2018 to Remember by the Scorching Heat Wave

Community July 1, 2018

This Photo Moment, Canada Day Parade 2018 in Aurora

Community July 1, 2018

Tobogganing at Copland Park, Don’t Ignore the Warnings

Community February 10, 2018

Gas Prices in Aurora Higher than Surrounding Communities

Community February 7, 2018

Explore Aurora

Community

Backyard Victoria Day Fireworks In Aurora Got Better

May 19, 2014

Aurora celebrates Victoria Day weekend with backyard fireworks around the town. On Sunday night if you didn't see fireworks from your backyard...

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Trails in Aurora

Nature

Sheppard’s Bush Winter Art, A Beautiful Day & Graffiti Discovered

February 19, 2014

Sheppard's Bush and good weather definitely go hand in hand. Today's winter weather was beautiful and appreciated by many. We all know...

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Aurora Community Arboretum, Beaver in Town?

Nature April 10, 2014

It is a matter of time and the Aurora Community Arboretum will be green again. However, having said that we must first...

Green Therapy Walk Through Sheppard’s Bush

Nature June 3, 2015

Today, a beautiful morning walk through Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora ... therapeutic. Sheppard's Bush photo gallery.

Birding in Aurora

Nature

Saved a Bird Again, European Starling

February 4, 2018

Warning, some readers may find the following a little disturbing. While we were finishing up eating our late breakfast at a local...

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The Sharp Shinned Hawk & The Story Behind A Local Photographer

Nature February 3, 2018

By Andrew Zuliani, Aurora ON. My name is Andrew and I am photographer based in Aurora, Ontario. A few days ago, I was...

Mallard Duck Show at the Atkinson Wetland Boardwalk

Nature November 5, 2016

Mallard duck the most familiar bird in the Town of Aurora beside the Canada Goose. Mallards at play at the Atkinson Wetland...

Flowers & Trees

Nature

Dandelions – Wishing Flowers In The Child’s Eyes

June 4, 2014

This story about dandelions is one to remember. Yesterday I was driving behind a car and I noticed that the person driving...

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Merlin’s Hollow The English Garden & The Loudest Toad

Nature May 12, 2014

Our Town of Aurora community is definitely growing and I am for sure experiencing our town's growth on Saturdays. There is so...

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

Nature June 18, 2018

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