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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

Pope John Paul II Flew Over Aurora in Five-Helicopter Convoy

documenting Aurora

December 22, 2019

Church Street Shadows, Aurora Cultural Centre Photo

documenting Aurora

December 20, 2019

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

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Aurora Candlelight Vigil to Honour the 100th Anniversary Armistice

November 10, 2018

Aurora Candlelight Vigil tonight to Honour the 100th Anniversary Armistice. Armistice was declared ending World War One. We must...

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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'...

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...

Town of Aurora, Where Is the 4th Construction Crane?

documenting Aurora April 19, 2015

Look out for the construction crane in your area. Currently we have four construction cranes in the Town of Aurora. All of them...

Ben Steenhorst – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

documenting Aurora July 15, 2015

Longtime Aurora resident Ben Steenhorst was instrumental in the development of the Highland Park Soccer Facility. Through his efforts with the Aurora Soccer Club...

Live Concerts in Aurora

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 – DESIRE The International U2 Tribute Act

July 19, 2018

It has been a while since I heard 80s music. Last night at the Aurora's Concerts in the Park it was a...

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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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Town of Aurora Events

Culture

Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Concerts in the Park Throwback

October 25, 2018

Today, the feeling of hot summer days can only be duplicated by wearing a winter jacket and boots. But last summer, I...

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Platinum Blonde at Aurora’s Ribfest Summer 2014

Culture September 7, 2014

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

Culture August 2, 2018

Multicultural Festival in Aurora, Better Than Expected

Culture October 28, 2016

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

Culture July 22, 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 Victoria Day Fireworks, Where?

May 15, 2015

Where in the Town of Aurora can you watch Victoria Day Fireworks? What's happening in the Town of Aurora during the Victoria...

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Trails in Aurora

Nature

Case Wood Lot & Living In Aurora Community Thoughts

October 14, 2014

Case Wood Lot thoughts of mine. Sometimes when driving to school every morning my six year old would be looking out the...

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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...

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...

Birding in Aurora

Nature

Mallard Duck Show at the Atkinson Wetland Boardwalk

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...

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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...

Aurora Waking Up To Singing Birds, Memoir

Nature March 10, 2018

Seven years ago I knew more about birds than about the community I was living in, and that many years ago I...

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, English Flower Garden Awaken

Nature May 13, 2018

Merlin's Hollow, the English flower garden - is my annual local destination where I bring almost all of my photographic equipment to...

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...