Friday, October 30, 2026

TOWN TALK

Aurora Needs to Revisit Transitional Housing for Men

Perhaps Aurora can take inspiration from Newmarket and consider reopening the transitional housing for men project on a property we already own—the $7.5 million...

2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL, Discussion

I am conducting a 2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL on TOWN TALK (Aurora, Ontario) to encourage civic engagement and give local residents an opportunity...

Aurora Mayor Calls 2026 Budget ‘The People’s Budget’

Aurora Budget 2026: Who Really Pays the Price? The Mayor is calling Budget 2026 The People’s Budget. But why now—just a year before the...

Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

On the topic of strong mayor powers, the next item discussed at the Town of Aurora’s General Committee meeting on November 7, 2023 was...

Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

Councillor Kim mistakenly voted yes in favor of Councillor Weese’s motion, “Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers in Aurora.” Recognizing the error, Cllr...

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Strong Mayor Powers: Powers We Never Voted to Grant

In the 2022 municipal election, all three mayoral candidates publicly opposed Strong Mayor Powers. Four years later, in the...

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

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More Story on Lundy Log House & Extended Lundy Family Photo

By John McIntyre, Aurora ON. Great story about the Lundy...

Fleury, then Bacon Basketware Limited, An Industrial Look

An industrial building once a foundry where plows were...