Sunday, May 24, 2026

Living in Aurora Dot Ca

A Practical Mother’s Day Gift To Come, Hopefully

Where I live, everything necessary for me is within walking distance – the McKenzie Marsh, the Arboretum, and local supermarkets. We don’t have a...

Look Who Is Back At The McKenzie Marsh, The Osprey

Last week, on a foggy night, we were driving on the St. John's Sideroad. I glanced to my right and noticed a big bird...

Got More Than Just A Simple Answer, Developmental Charges

A while ago, I asked a question on the Town of Aurora blog. I was waiting and waiting for the answer through the comment...

Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day, Event Photo Coverage

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the Mayor's Anti-Litter Day event last Saturday, April 30th. However, I did arrive just in time for lunch...

Inventions From Aurora, Plow Attachment By J.A. Petch

Motivated by the recent historic advertisement for Aurora's J. Fleury's Sons printed in The Auroran, Week of April 26, 2011, pg 4, I decided...

A Photo Journey To The Petch House In Aurora

Just before the Easter weekend, I had my first photo journey to the Petch log house – yes, I was invited inside. It was...

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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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Dave McKigney – 52 Pick Me Up Card of the Week

Dave McKigney is on this week's featured card. 52...

A Replay of Tennis Beginnings at Hillary House in Aurora

By Erika Mazanik, Aurora Historical Society (AHS). Hillary House...