Monday, May 25, 2026

Living in Aurora Dot Ca

Wacky Weather Woes: It’s So Cold, I’m Outta Here!

Today, we made a spontaneous trip to the Nokiidaa Trail boardwalk on St. John's Sideroad. The weather was a surprise—cold and windy. As we...

The Beating Heart of the Wells Street School – Boiler

As I walked around the school, I heard cracking noises in the pipes and walls. There was no one inside—perhaps a ghost? Maybe not....

Beyond and Below: Still No Grocery Store for Seniors at St. Andrew’s Plaza

As I was checking out library books, I noticed a framed article right by the exit, next to the security gates. I gathered my...

Wells Street School: Neo-Classical Architecture, Structurally Sound

In addition to its dominant and elegant presence in Aurora, the former Wells Street School (now Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts) is also a prime...

Wells Street Public School: A Closer Look Inside

I rolled my sleeves up and started typing an email. If you don’t try, you have zero chance of getting what you want. But...

Art for the Park: 2011 Design Highlights

It really was a great idea to introduce an event like Art for the Park in Aurora! Adding a splash of fresh colour to...

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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...

Aurora United Church Today, Photo Gallery

A few days ago, I shared two photos of...