Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Living in Aurora Dot Ca

Petch House, That Is Strange? Alive Again

Three months had passed since April 21, 2011 – my first visit inside the Petch house. The destiny of the 160-year-old log house was...

By Law No Dumping Dumb Ditty Dump Dump Dump

Short and sweet. Why do people dump in front of the No Dumping sign? Yes, in front, around, and as close as possible to...

A Sidewalk Will Be Installed, Safety Concern Almost Resolved

The results are in for the requested sidewalk I blogged about before in the following published posts, a safety concerns: "A Practical Mother’s Day...

Last Week The Hottest Days In Years, Noise Pollution

Last week, Thursday was scorching hot and humid, the hottest day in years. Luckily, here in Aurora, the overcast skies kept our house cooler...

Playground Risks, Monkey Bars?

The “Playground equipment sparks debate,” an article published in The Banner on July 14, 2011 definitely sparked debate everywhere. “A piece of playground equipment...

Merlin’s Hollow, Best Of The Last Visit

The recent visit to Merlin's Hollow, an English garden created by the Tomlinsons in Aurora, was truly delightful. The weather conditions were perfect, adding...

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Canada Day 2026 Celebrations – Aurora Parade

Canada Day 2026 in Aurora was a hot one! These views were captured near Aurora Heights Drive, looking from...

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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Wells Street School, Future Post-Secondary Institution, Maybe?

My eye caught an article in The Auroran from...

Where There Is Yonge Street, There Is Aurora

Out of Town for a few hours. Planned a...