Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Humming Hummingbirds, None This Year

I guess I wasn't the only one looking for them. A couple of weeks ago, The Auroran, Week of July 26, 2011, published in...

By Law No Dumping Dumb Ditty Dump Dump Dump

Short and sweet. Why do people dump in front of the No Dumping sign? Yes, in front, around, and as close as possible to...

Last Week The Hottest Days In Years, Noise Pollution

Last week, Thursday was scorching hot and humid, the hottest day in years. Luckily, here in Aurora, the overcast skies kept our house cooler...

Merlin’s Hollow, Best Of The Last Visit

The recent visit to Merlin's Hollow, an English garden created by the Tomlinsons in Aurora, was truly delightful. The weather conditions were perfect, adding...

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...

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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Canada Day 2026 Celebrations – Aurora Parade

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Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

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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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About Canada’s Only Pet Cemetery In Aurora, Finally, Part III

Happy Woodlawn (Woodland) was the Canada's first and only...

Fleury, then Bacon Basketware Limited, An Industrial Look

An industrial building once a foundry where plows were...