Monday, July 20, 2026

Nature

A Walk Through Blooms, Aurora Community Arboretum

Just a couple of weeks ago, the Aurora Community Arboretum was in full bloom. Now, the colours are starting to fade. When I arrived...

Snapshots from the Driveway: Eerie Sky

A powerful storm swept across Ontario yesterday, leaving a trail of damage and power outages in its wake. In Aurora, the sky before the...

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, I’ve been out more than...

Great Blue Heron in Flight, McKenzie Marsh Boardwalk

It seemed like the Great Blue Heron at the McKenzie Marsh was not having a good time finding a fishing spot. Upon a short...

“In 1832 On This Spot Nothing Happened”

A small plaque mounted on one of the wooden bridges over the creek that runs through the St. Andrew's Valley Golf course says, "In...

Wild Turkeys Sighting on St. John’s Sideroad

St. John's Sideroad west of Yonge Street, near the entrance to future St. Anne's School for Girls. More Wild Turkey Photos Year End Wild Turkey Chase...

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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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A Photo Journey To The Petch House In Aurora

Just before the Easter weekend, I had my first...

Happy Woodlawn Pet Cemetery, Dog Ghost Stories, Part II

It was the Forgotten Mysteries 1947 book by R. Dewitt Miller...