Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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I Will Miss You Mr. Happy Green Bin

Yes, I will miss his happy face always greeting me on Thursday afternoons. This was my first and last picture of the Green Bin...

Bear Sighting, Aurora Issues Bear Warning

This morning, I was reading The Banner and found a little article that bears are back in Aurora around Bathurst Street and Henderson Drive....

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...

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...

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...

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

It was a two-hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. Spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds...

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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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Town of Aurora Downtown, COVID-19

Drive by downtown Aurora on a sunny Sunday afternoon....

Demolishing Historic Lundy Home in Aurora, Ontario – Heather Kirk

By Heather Kirk, Ontario. I was saddened by the recent...