Sunday, November 8, 2026

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...

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

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will require collective action. Municipal government is...

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...

The Price of Forgetting

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...

Petch Log House, Equestrian Vintage Wallpaper Uncovered

Although not the most appealing image of a room in an abandoned log house, it is quite common for many deteriorated abandoned houses. What...

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

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...

Old School Summer, Anyone?

By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. Old school summer, anyone? Anyone? I woke up this morning to snow, and yet as the sun (who by...

Live Concerts in Aurora

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

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

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....

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Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

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,...

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Victoria Day Fireworks In Aurora? Not Happening

Victoria Day fireworks in Aurora are not happening. Internet traffic spikes every year on the Victoria Day weekend as Aurora...

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

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

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...