Tuesday, August 4, 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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The Price of Forgetting

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....

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Reclaiming the Conversation

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

Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

Happy Woodlawn Pet Cemetery, Dog Ghost Stories, Part II

It was the Forgotten Mysteries 1947 book by R. Dewitt Miller that I stumbled upon and the local article to connect the two to find out...
documenting Aurora

A Photo Journey To The Petch House In Aurora

Just before the Easter weekend, I had my first photo journey to the Petch log house – yes, I was invited inside. It was...

Aurora Armoury, The Inside Job

Church Street School, Construction Site (Photo Gallery)

Lundy Brick House, Next Stage to a Lingering Death

Wild Turkeys Can Fly, St. John’s Sideroad & Leslie Street

CULTURE

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 Chamber Street Festival last weekend....
Culture

Where Have All the Flags Gone?

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. Where Have All the Flags Gone? Right now; as I type these very words, Canada is hosting what could...

The Great Outdoors – “Hey, Wanna Go Camping?”, Part II

Kids Talk: All The Things I Can Win

A Christmas Poem 2014 by Elizabeth Hearn Milner

Santa Under the Stars Parade Tonight! Treat to Watch

Live Concerts in Aurora

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

Aurora's Concerts
Yes, this is pretty much how Aurora's Concerts in the Park look like in motion every Wednesday night all summer. Performance clips by DESIRE The International...
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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

Town of Aurora July 1st Canada Day Parade 2014, Yonge Street

Few images capturing our vibrant Town of Aurora community during the July 1st, 2014 Canada Day parade along Yonge...

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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