Unpredictable weather and mild winters often shorten the outdoor skating season. While seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks provide a valuable recreational option, there is...
December 11, 2024 | Location: Aurora Community Arboretum 44.006773, -79.451380
This photo was taken at the Aurora Community Arboretum, accessed through the Town Hall parking...
On April 1st, 2024, both the Cenotaph and Aurora Armoury were partially illuminated in blue to commemorate the significant milestone of 100 years of...
In the 2024 Mayor's budget, under the new Strong Mayor Powers, it is unusual that Mayor Mrakas included a part-time Sport Tourism Programmer position...
York Pride 2022 in Photos (38)!
Thousands of people joined the region's largest 2SLGBTQ+ celebration on Main Street in Newmarket.
Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario
At the February 22nd, 2022 Council meeting, Aurora Council UNANIMOUSLY (7-0) voted to refuse a 6-storey, 150 unit residential apartment building application on the...
Aurora Chamber Street Festival in photos (21).
York Region's largest fun event - the Aurora Chamber Street Festival on Yonge Street.
Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario
Someone once raised an interesting question on my Facebook Group. They asked me if I did anything else besides “questioning the current administration.” The...
Recent update on York Region's Sinkhole Mitigation Project (20-102) – currently happening on Yonge Street south of Henderson Drive, in the Town of Aurora....
St. John's Sideroad west of Yonge Street, near the entrance to future St. Anne's School for Girls.
More Wild Turkey Photos
Year End Wild Turkey Chase...
The following are video highlights from January 12, 2021 Town of Aurora General Committee meeting discussions held via Zoom. Refer to all necessary Town...
Something has been attracting a flock of European Starlings to the Wellington and Bayview intersection area I heard. Well coincidentally, we encountered them last...
Despite the economic uncertainty stemming from COVID-19, on August 25th, 2020 Aurora Council, with a split vote of 4-3, awarded a construction tender for...
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,...
The Aurora Council decided to move Shining Hill Estate Collections, Inc.'s application forward to the General Committee (GC) meeting at the June 26, 2019...
Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters walking South on Yonge Street, Aurora ON on June 7th, 2020.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, Martin...
Walking Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora can be very educational. Our every visit is unique. There is always something new to observe and...
Church Street School, April 12, 2017, Town of Aurora, Ontario. Year built: 1885-86, Architect: Thomas Kennedy, Architectural style: Victorian. Currently - Aurora Cultural Centre.
Starting January 2020 the Central York Fire Services (CYFS) will be rolling out a 2-year Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) cost-recovery pilot program that will...
This is just the beginning for the development of the environmentally sensitive lands on St. John's Sideroad, east of Yonge Street. A photoshoot with a friend of mine, Peter Cameron.
Planning Application: PDS19-060 – Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Shining Hill Estate Collections Inc., 306, 370,...
Aurora Town Council's last 2014-2018 Term meeting was held on November 27th, 2018. In my opinion, probably one of the least interesting Council meetings...
Aurora Candlelight Vigil tonight to Honour the 100th Anniversary Armistice.
Armistice was declared ending World War One. We must never forget sacrifice and dedication of...
Aurora Votes! First, find the location of the above 'target painted on the wall' somewhere in Aurora.
Almost 5,000 voters from Aurora voted online. Note...
On October 3rd, 2018 Aurora Chambers of Commerce hosted an event for residents Mayoral debate to learn more about Mayoral, Council and Trustee candidates....
On September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library APL hosted a Municipal Elections 2018 All Candidates Meeting. The following is the...
On September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library hosted a Municipal Elections 2018 All Candidates Meeting. The following are presentations by...
APL All Candidates Meeting, Council Candidates, Municipal Elections 2018: Today on September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library hosted a Municipal...
Today on September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library hosted a Municipal Elections 2018 All Candidates Meeting. The following are presentations...
Jared Lutes, an award winning Canadian songwriter from Atlantic Canada, performed last Wednesday at Aurora's Concerts in the Park. His performance was a nice...
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...
Visiting Merlin's Hollow English flower garden never fails me. No matter how many times I visit the Tomlinson's garden, I always stumble upon something new....
Cllr Abel MOTION, May 22nd, 2018 Council Meeting: Re: Post Secondary Economic Impact Analysis (The Armoury) after Council deliberation was defeated.
You can watch Council...
Merlin's Hollow, the English flower garden - is my annual local destination where I bring almost all of my photographic equipment to photograph nature's...
An industrial building once a foundry where plows were made is now a warehouse for basketware and accessories. Bacon Basketware Limited, a basketware warehouse...
Aurora Ontario Municipal Elections 2018 - Election Sign Bylaw in effect. Election sign 'clutter' is undeniably an opportunity for election sign vandalism. I recall...
The Great Canadian Achievements mural, an informational piece of public art work, on the side of Larter building, seen from Yonge Street and Wellington...
Perhaps after his intriguingly colourful international trip to India, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needed a safe place to hide; a place where he...
The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) ongoing exhibit at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) is definitely a collaboration by many. One would...
When driving further South on Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario; away from the Wellington Street intersection, the street views change. In the view there are mostly...
Meeting Batman at the Aurora Farmers Market today!
He expresses how he feels.
"Matthew are you okay? What are you doing?" I asked."Mom it's very annoying...
We are currently experiencing heavy May (2017) showers, that according to the weatherman will continue until Sunday. Potential spring flooding. So far, not too...
During the April 18, 2017 General Committee meeting, Aurora Town staff presented recommendations to our Town Council to consider moving forward with internet-voting only...
Last spring snow fall in our Town today? Who knows?
Oak Trees at the Aurora Community Arboretum near Leash Free Dog Park
Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area...
Let the spirit of Christmaswarm your homewith love, joy and peace.Have a Merry Christmas !
Living in Aurora
Aurora Community Arboretum Accents 2016
The beautiful winter season in...
Royal Canadian Legion annual Remembrance Parade, Aurora Cenotaph November 06, 2016.
"In Flanders Fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place;...
Golf courses, like Glenway development, in our neighbourhood may be a 'thing of the past'. The next generation definitely has different interests and golf may...
Photo: Veteran Albert Arcand at the Aurora War Memorial Peace Park during Remembrance Day, November 08, 2015, Sunday.
Video: Veteran Mr. Arcand at the Aurora...
Moments captured during Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Aurora War Memorial Peace Park on Sunday November 8th, 2015. Unless November 11th falls on a...
A great efficiency opportunity for the Town of Aurora. Eventually more salt on the secondary roads. Less spring cleaning, less sand dust. Less work for public service...
The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect that attacks Ash trees and it is a big concern.
"Ash wood is used to make various tools, handles, baseball and...
By K. Taylor, Aurora ON. "Hey, Wanna Go Camping?" I rediscovered something about myself this past weekend; something I’d completely forgotten. It was similar...
This is our first year attending Doors Open Aurora with our seven year old and first time visiting Aurora Readiness Centre. Perhaps that has something to...
Today my thoughts about Wells Street Public School. My thought. It is a simple fact, everything eventually deteriorates. Everything has a life span; and...
Longtime Aurora resident Ben Steenhorst was instrumental in the development of the Highland Park Soccer Facility. Through his efforts with the Aurora Soccer Club and Aurora...
Carolin Bouchard attended Aurora High School from 1991-1996 where she developed a passion for the sport of basketball captaining the Golden Eagles Basketball team. From...
The proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) is old news today. On Wednesday April 23, 2014 about 200 people gathered at the Town of Aurora Town...
Another great photo journey on June 13, 2015 through the Merlin's Hollow, an English garden in Aurora, a collection of about 2000 flowering species,...
Someone recognized me among all these thousands of people walking up and down Yonge Street during the annual Aurora Chamber Street Festival last weekend....
Today, a beautiful morning walk through Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora ... therapeutic. Sheppard's Bush photo gallery.
"Look deep into nature, and then you...
By Heather Kirk, Ontario. I was saddened by the recent article in community FOCUS Living in Aurora about the tearing down of the historic Lundy home....
Canada Post, a crown corporation, first announced phase-out of door-to-door mail delivery, then recorded profits in the following year (Canada Post flips to $194M profit in...
Mother's Day visit reminiscing. Merlin's Hollow English garden, what can I say, it's a garden full of hidden flowering treasures, crawling and flying creatures,...
The Aurora Family Leisure Complex Youth Centre grand opening is happening this weekend (May 2nd, 2015). The Youth Centre Grand Opening a ribbon cutting...
Is it marihuana or marijuana? While Health Canada is having difficulties deciding on the spelling for the plant also known as Cannabis, here in the Town of...
Perhaps this was a last farming activity done on the Addison-Hall Horse Farm located at 15775 Leslie Street, Town of Aurora, Ontario (on the east side...
On April 14, 2015 during the Special Council Meeting for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) renovation issues, an angry AFLC member shouted at the Town...
The Youth Centre project that involved renovating Aurora Family Leisure Complex on Industrial Parkway was clearly an important decision at the same time it became an urgent...
The Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) renovation has become a topic of concern for many Aurora residents. The AFLC was closed for renovations for more than a year...
I always thought that my parents had better service from the politicians in their community. My parents rarely follow local politics, but it seems like local...
No doubt that the majority of the Town of Aurora residents are resisting the clear garbage bag program scheduled for implementation this summer. Despite...
A petition I definitely participated in, “Hydro One: Eliminate Unfair Fees and the HST From our Bills, and Remove Inaccurate 'Smart Meters' from the...
Arctic Adventure is the Aurora Family Day event celebrated at the Town Park each year. All the fun winter activities are geared mainly towards children. Lots...
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 or a...
Aurora Downtown Hardware (formerly Aurora True Value Hardware) owned by Mike and Lorraine Evans. The Hardware's store owner Mike and Lorraine Evans retired in...
According to the Town of Aurora the clear garbage bag program is a household waste diversion program. It will require Aurora residents to switch from...
I have done so much thinking, reading, researching and contemplating about Aurora's soon to be implemented clear garbage bag program, that I came to...
Altar of Sacrifice, Remembrance Sunday
On a cold November Sunday morn, an old man sits a whileLooking though old photographs, he can’t help but smileThey’re...
Platinum Blonde performance on September 6th during Aurora's 2014 Ribfest. Glass Tiger concert the night before was cancelled due to thunderstorm that rocked Aurora instead.
Few images capturing our vibrant Town of Aurora community during the July 1st, 2014 Canada Day parade along Yonge Steet South (photo gallery). Enjoy!
July...
Victoria Day fireworks in Aurora are not happening. Internet traffic spikes every year on the Victoria Day weekend as Aurora residents are searching for events...
Filmed at the Town Hall, Aurora, Ontario. This was a promotional appearance inside the Aurora Council chambers during the February 25th, 2014. It looked...
"Local governments must value and continuously invest in building relationships and true partnerships with the public." ~ Living In Aurora community FOCUS
Wiarton Willie, who is he anyway? What - a prognosticator groundhog, future weather-teller? I have not really paid attention to Wiarton Willie since I arrived...
September 2013 | Location: Addison-Hall Horse Breeding Farm 44.023622, -79.419590
This black-and-white photograph captures the barn at Addison-Hall Horse Breeding Farm, located on Leslie Street, south...
October 17, 2012 | Location: Case Woodlot 43.975285, -79.482379
This is one of the painted hearts found at Case Woodlot. During our walk along the trail...
Summer 2013 | Location: Aurora United Church 43.998042, -79.467335
On the first Sunday in June 2013, families, parents, and curious onlookers gathered at the intersection...
Peter Cameron's pictures from 2004 of the St. Johns Sideroad reconstruction project certainly bring back memories. What was once a two lane, non illuminated,...
The Town of Aurora Canada Day Parade on July 2002 where the Browning house is still standing, photography provided by Peter Cameron.
One hundred years...
‘documenting Aurora’ is a legacy project created with the purpose of capturing digital information about the ever changing Town of Aurora, Ontario beginning in...
Sesquicentennial project for Aurora - a new book entitled Postcards of Olde Aurora has recently been published. The book contains over 100 images of the...
It has become apparent the downtown core of Aurora, specifically the Yonge Wellington Corridor has for years suffered neglect, decline and abandonment and needs...
Christmas
Down the sweeping stretch of time it comesthrough eons of water, ice and fire.Scraped earth is sifted, covered with rubble and swamp,then prairie grasses,...
On November 27th, 2012, Aurora Community Tennis Club (ACTC) along with selected residents asked for Council’s support of a Fleury Park Proposal that would see...
David Heard was one of the speakers that participated in open forum during the October 23rd, 2012 Council Meeting. We thought it was worth noting his...
By John Abel. Let me write about local Aurora talent today. Each community has it’s own unique identity. Subtle, between neighboring communities, but as...
There’s something about the Brown-Eyed Susans. These vibrant blooms are impossible to ignore, their dark centers drawing the eye as they reach toward the...
While one questionable activity at Copland Park might not have been enough to write about, two certainly caught my attention. We've been frequent visitors...
We chose Northern Lights Public School for Matthew’s junior kindergarten because it's a great school nearby. He’ll be attending two days a week, and...
It’s already August, and I’ve noticed the spiders are getting bigger. I've observed an interesting trend—my collection of spider photos tends to grow significantly...
Welcome to my Sunday Photo Showcase, where each post, titled Sunday Break, features a carefully selected photo paired with a thought-provoking quote. The images...
By Matt Maddocks. Recently I attended two of the many Doors Open Aurora events.
I went to visit Harry Lumsden's home/trumpeter swan sanctuary/Eden in Aurora....
The Town of Aurora is a very interesting community. Very rich in culture, history and surrounded by beautiful nature. However Aurora is ever changing...
The Ice Man
Soft air, wine sweet with heady, floral scent,slippery seeds of watermelon season,sidewalks fry-an-egg sizzling hot,and then came the ice wagon.
Mr. Case, on...
During the Aurora Council Meeting on June 12, 2012, options were being discussed for organizing and budgeting next year's 2013 Canada Day celebrations as...
Town of Aurora municipal government introduction. It's often hard to tell how much the average person follows government politics at least the municipal government....
I couldn’t wait until Friday’s appointment with our family doctor, as Matthew’s condition wasn’t improving. He was experiencing symptoms like swollen glands, a sore...
Harry Lumsden played a significant role in the revival of Trumpeter Swans in North America, particularly in Ontario. Through his work with the Ontario...
It’s a shame that there’s always litter left behind, this time from fireworks, after celebrations. Today, we checked out the playground at Copland Park...
Why paint and photograph the world? Because at the art show, you could find everything that exists in the world—people, nature, architecture, technology, characters,...
Dandelion season in Aurora. Welcome to the Sunday Photo Showcase! Each post titled 'Sunday Break' features a stunning photo along with an inspiring quote....
It all began with the announcement I heard on the radio yesterday while driving home. The announcer sounded more sarcastic than encouraging about the...
There’s no denying that our recent weather has been incredibly unpredictable. When it comes to choosing what to wear outside, I sometimes find myself...
Welcome to the Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled 'Sunday Break' will feature a stunning photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that...
Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled "'Sunday Break" will feature a stunning photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that the...
Many times, I’ve thought about how busy St. John’s Sideroad is—not just for vehicles, but also for parents with children, walkers, dog owners, runners,...
The Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA) hosted an opening reception for their 25th-anniversary show and sale exhibition on January 21, 2012. If you're...
Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled 'Sunday Break' will feature a beautiful photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that the...
Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled 'Sunday Break' will feature stunning photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that the photos...
Christmas tree collection notices are out in town. The town's website reminds residents to remove all decorations, nails, tree stands, and plastic tree bags...
The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (BPSAA) amended the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to enhance transparency in the hospital...
Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled Sunday Break will feature photos accompanied by an inspiring quote. The images shared may not always...
Unfortunately, we had to visit Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Matthew wasn’t getting any better, so we packed up on Tuesday evening and...
Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled "Sunday Break" will feature stunning photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that the photos...
I spotted this tiny White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) for the first time many years ago, probably about 5 years ago at Roger's Reservoir. The...
We took the opportunity to enjoy the free holiday skating sponsored by Tim Hortons at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) today before lunch.
It...
I always thought evergreen trees were designed to withstand harsh winter weather. Yet here we are, protecting them by wrapping them in burlap. After...
Building a sustainable community in the Town of Aurora—one that promotes sustainable living by reducing the use of Earth's natural resources—is my next topic...
Welcome to my Sunday photo showcase! All posts titled "Sunday Break" feature photos only, accompanied by a quote. Please note that the photos posted...