Friday, January 9, 2026

Living in Aurora Dot Ca

New Grounds for Log Petch House, Near Aurora Senior Centre

The restored Petch log house will be relocated near the Aurora Senior Centre, possibly in the fall or next spring. I don't expect much...

Northern Lights Public School: We Are Walking

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...

When the Music Plays, Leaving the Aurora Farmer’s Market Becomes Even Harder

I’m remembering that one day in June when we visited the Aurora Farmers Market at Town Park. A band was playing, and before them,...

Love in the Air & Only in the Bug’s Life Here in Aurora

It’s amazing how much nature’s little details can change your perspective. The other day, while hiking in the Copland Park trail system, I couldn’t...

Suddenly Awaken to Smell the Flowers (or Maybe Not): Copland Park

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. I didn't even realize it until the other day when I saw a bunch of...

Changing Aurora: Zellers Store Closing, New Resort-Style Condominiums, and Safer Intersections

Aurora is gearing up for its 150th anniversary in 2013, and there's a lot to look forward to as we celebrate the town's rich...

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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,...

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor Powers,” is worth discussion. Unlike in Aurora, where the mayor...

The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

In the latest Auroran, Scott Johnston published a cartoon highlighting “Aurora given an ‘F’ grade for new housing starts.”...

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Town of Aurora Downtown, COVID-19

Drive by downtown Aurora on a sunny Sunday afternoon....

Aurora Community Moment With Adelyn Carol Stephens

The proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) is old news...