Living in Aurora

Dick Day Horse Stable, Another View and a Bit of History – Jim Day

documenting Aurora

September 18, 2020

The Auroran Letters to the Editor: Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

Politics

September 17, 2020

Library Square, Concerned Community Members – In Photos

Politics

August 28, 2020

Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

Politics

August 17, 2020

Aurora Politics Matter

Politics

The Auroran Letters to the Editor: Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

September 17, 2020

My Letter to the Editor submission - THE AURORAN, Thursday, September 17, 2020, page 4 and 24, a shorter version of my...

Library Square, Concerned Community Members – In Photos

Politics August 28, 2020

Aurora Ward System – As Decided by Council

Politics August 17, 2020

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

Politics March 30, 2020

Town of Aurora 2019 Year in Review, My Perspective

Politics January 11, 2020

documenting Aurora

Hillary House, Who Scribbled on the Wall?

July 22, 2015

At the Hillary House National Historic Site, I call them scribbles on the wall; dated signatures, messages or notes left behind. I...

documenting Aurora

Janice Jones – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

July 29, 2015

52 Pick Me Up is a community-based sports heritage project celebrating the year of Sport in Aurora and this week's pick is...

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...

Tennis at Hillary House with Gabriela Dabrowski & Robert Bedard

documenting Aurora July 19, 2015

Last Saturday I arrived at Hillary House (July 18th, 2015) to watch Gabriela Dabrowski & Robert Bedard play tennis. At the entrance...

Aurora Cultural Centre on Church Street, Architectural Accents

documenting Aurora March 14, 2018

We finally got to see the "The Plow in the Crest: How Joseph Fleury and his Sons shaped Industry, Politics and Community...

Aurora Town Park Memories – Today Children Will Remember Differently

documenting Aurora April 1, 2014

In her book Aurora Memories and More, Elizabeth Milner wrote about Aurora Town Park: "When I was growing up in Aurora and...

Live Concerts in Aurora

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...

Culture

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

July 22, 2018

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...

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...

Town of Aurora Events

Culture

What’s up Aurora? Aurora Winter Blues Festival 2015

February 11, 2015

The Aurora Winter Blues Festival 2015: http://www.aurorawinterbluesfestival.ca. What’s Up Aurora is a short video clip showcasing Town of Aurora, Ontario a community event...

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

Concerts in the Park – Marshall Dane Country Live Show

Culture August 2, 2018

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...

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...

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...

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...