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The Petch House, A New Journey

The Petch log house has been garnering significant attention in recent issues of The Aurora and The Banner. Lengthy articles have been written, and...

Nokiidaa Trail Link, How Do You Know That You Are At The Newmarket Trail?

As far as I can tell, people are really enjoying the new Nokiidaa Trail Link in Aurora accessible from St. John's Sideroad. The wildlife...

Ladies Please Do Not Cheat In Class

Today I thought I would do a little experiment since I had an opportunity. "Forty side kicks each side, the last person to finish will...

CTV Media Helicopter, Why Today?

I looked up and saw a CTV media helicopter heading towards Newmarket. I heard sirens too. The unusual helicopter sighting flying over Aurora Community...

Children’s Sidewalk Art by James & Lucas, The Young Artists

Dashing through the crowds on Berkshire Drive, just meters away from Optimist Park playground, I walked over something that caught my eye. I stopped...

Merlin’s Hollow, Red Poppy A Flower Of Comfort

Another great visit to Merlin’s Hollow on July 2nd, 2011. The first thing I noticed were the red poppies in the Winter garden at...

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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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Lundy Log House, The Last Log House in Town of Aurora Ontario?

Lundy Log house soon will be gone. I like...

Petch Log House, It Was A Lifetime Opportunity

The Petch log house has undergone a significant transformation....