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documenting Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Legacy Project

‘documenting Aurora’ is a legacy project created with the purpose of capturing digital information about the ever changing Town of Aurora, Ontario beginning in...

Postcards of Olde Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Project

Sesquicentennial project for Aurora - a new book entitled Postcards of Olde Aurora has recently been published. The book contains over 100 images of the...

Inclusivity is What Builds a Community, David Heard

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...

Aurora Artifacts – 150 Years of Hidden Heritage

By Matt Maddocks. As we are about to head into a year-long celebration of Aurora’s 150th anniversary, recognition of our town's rich history has...

Hillary House Ball – Preserving Our Heritage

By Matt Maddocks. On Friday October 19th, 2012, a Hillary House Ball fundraiser is taking place at The Mansion in Aurora. This event is...

Doors Open Aurora – Swans and Freedom Fighters

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....

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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,...

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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A Bit of Reebok Left in Town

Almost every day I drive by the building and...

Postcards of Olde Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Project

Sesquicentennial project for Aurora - a new book entitled Postcards...