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Will Aurora Council Increase Water Rates during COVID-19 State of Emergency?

Politics

March 30, 2020

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

Aurora Politics Matter

Politics

Will Aurora Council Increase Water Rates during COVID-19 State of Emergency?

March 30, 2020

Prompted by the current COVID-19 pandemic and the declared State of Emergency, this week the Town of Aurora will be conducting its...

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Town of Aurora 2019 Year in Review, My Perspective

Politics January 11, 2020

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

documenting Aurora

documenting Aurora

Postcards of Olde Aurora, Story How It All Came About

January 20, 2013

By Bob McRoberts, Author of Postcards of Olde Aurora, Aurora ON. My earliest memory of collecting cards is from grade 3. On my...

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documenting Aurora

Year End Wild Turkey Chase – Former Lundy Farm

January 24, 2017

My memories of the St. John's sideroad open farmed fields are slowly fading away (Lundy Farm). Less and less I hear from...

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George Street Public School – The Final Chapter

documenting Aurora November 15, 2018

About three years ago on May 23rd 2015 as an observer I visited George Street Public School 'a walk down memory lane'...

Steel Lunch Pail – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

documenting Aurora August 12, 2015

The moms of the late 1800s originated the idea of the school lunch packed in a metal box, sending their children off...

Sheppard Family Heritage Home, Sheppard’s Bush Winter Walk

documenting Aurora February 12, 2020

Walking Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora can be very educational. Our every visit is unique. There is always something new to...

Remembrance Royal Canadian Legion Parade – 2016 In Photos

documenting Aurora November 10, 2016

Royal Canadian Legion annual Remembrance Parade, Aurora Cenotaph November 06, 2016. "In Flanders...

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, 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...

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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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Town of Aurora Events

Culture

Second Aurora’s Multicultural Festival 2017, Successful

September 10, 2017

It turned out to be a beautiful day for the 2nd annual Aurora's Multicultural Festival on September 9th, 2017. This year held...

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Society of York Region Artists 2015 Exhibit & Fusion of Thoughts

Culture February 11, 2015

Multicultural Festival in Aurora, Better Than Expected

Culture October 28, 2016

Thoughts on Multiculturalism, and Cake

Culture September 27, 2016

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

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...

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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...

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...

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

Aurora Family Day at the Town Park, Arctic Adventure 2015

February 16, 2015

Arctic Adventure is the Aurora Family Day event celebrated at the Town Park each year. All the fun winter activities are geared mainly towards...

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Trails in Aurora

Nature

Green Therapy Walk Through Sheppard’s Bush

June 3, 2015

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

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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, Very Green in the Aurora Community Arboretum

Nature June 19, 2017

Green, very green in the Aurora Community Arboretum. My work was somehow rudely interrupted by a mouse. That not so tiny grey furry...

Birding in Aurora

Nature

The Sharp Shinned Hawk & The Story Behind A...

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...

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Birding at the Aurora Boardwalk, St. John’s Sideroad, Wildlife Sprung Back

Nature May 16, 2018

Today birding at the Aurora boardwalk on St. John's sideroad. Birds are in a full swing, hovering over our gardens, trails and...

Plain Simple Duck Talk – Do Not Litter

Nature August 30, 2015

What happened to the Canada Geese? I have noticed that around the McKenzie Wetland, the Atkinson Wetland and the Nokiidaa Trail Link...

Flowers & Trees

Nature

Merlin’s Hollow The English Garden & The Loudest Toad

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...

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Dandelions – Wishing Flowers In The Child’s Eyes

Nature 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...

Merlin’s Hollow English Garden, Every Visit Different Flowers

Nature July 17, 2014

It was a hot humid overcast day at Merlin's Hollow English Garden last Sunday. During my visit on that day when I...