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First Lofts in Aurora: Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts and a Spring Lookout

Spring in the Town of Aurora looks absolutely stunning from the top of the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, previously known as Wells Street Public...

Suddenly Awaken to Retire Sunday Break: Coraline – The Book by Neil Gaiman

It's time to retire my Sunday Break posts. They were fine – just a photo paired with a quote. But looking back, it was...

Lurking at the Aurora Jazz + Festival: We Go Wild!

We didn’t make it to the Aurora Jazz+ Festival 2012, but we did manage to swing by the Aurora Farmer’s Market during our visit....

Great Blue Herons Move In, Cormorants Move Out – McKenzie Marsh

For some time now, I’ve stopped walking to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk on St. John’s Sideroad. We rarely make it there anymore since Matthew...

No Motorized Vehicles Allowed on the Boardwalk, By Default

What's so hard about following the rules? They're not just there for fun. You probably already know that my biggest pet peeve in Aurora is...

Georgian Bay Landscapes in Aurora: Skylight Gallery Looking Good

It’s already August, and I’ve noticed the spiders are getting bigger. I've observed an interesting trend—my collection of spider photos tends to grow significantly...

Latest Reads

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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The Knowles Butcher Shop on Fire, June 25th 2021 – Photo Gallery

The so known Knowles Butcher Shop on 9 Wellington...

Hidden Red Barn Near Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

It was an accidental find. The red barn's roof...