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Living in Aurora Dot Ca

Bleeding Red Maple Trees, The Cry After Winter

The annual tree pruning of roadside trees in our subdivision started in mid-January of this year. It was kind of unusual to see that...

Next Time Around I Will Knock Your Bluetooth Out

I find myself in various locations within Aurora from time to time. I often encounter amusing or intriguing situations that I believe are worth...

Petch House, My First Visit

In a couple of days, I will explore the insides of the Petch House located on Leslie Street in the Town of Aurora, and...

Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

For those who do not have the chance to follow the progress of the Nokiidaa Trail Link through the marsh, I thought I would...

Diapers? We Need Compost-Able Bags And Not Compostable Bags

Placing diapers in the compostable bag – I am not convinced. I would rather put diapers in the 'compostable' bag that aids in decomposing...

Roadkill or Roadkill Not

I consider Canada goose to be very lucky not to be the 'roadkill' on the St. John's Sideroad. They move freely from one side...

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,...

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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Aurora Stories of Yesterday, History of Aurora and Its Ordinary People

The Town of Aurora is a very interesting community....

A Replay of Tennis Beginnings at Hillary House in Aurora

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