Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Emerald Ash Borer – LSRCA’s Ash Trees Treatment

Rarely in the past would I have stopped and read a notice board on trails. Circumstances have changed slightly - I like to be...

Merlin’s Hollow, My Favourites in Full Bloom, Irises and Peonies

Visiting Merlin's Hollow English flower garden never fails me. No matter how many times I visit the Tomlinson's garden, I always stumble upon something new....

Birding at the Aurora Boardwalk, St. John’s Sideroad, Wildlife Sprung Back

Today birding at the Aurora boardwalk on St. John's sideroad. Birds are in a full swing, hovering over our gardens, trails and perhaps every...

Merlin’s Hollow, English Flower Garden Awaken

Merlin's Hollow, the English flower garden - is my annual local destination where I bring almost all of my photographic equipment to photograph nature's...

Winter Ice Storm 2013 Versus Spring Ice Storm 2018

It happened just before Christmas in 2013 - an unexpected winter ice storm. It rained, then it snowed, then it rained again. Eventually drizzling...

High Winds All Day, Hydro Pole Tipping on Bayview Avenue

Last time I checked, the hydro pole on Bayview Avenue just North of St. John's sideroad in Newmarket was still tipping and the road...

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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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Hillary House, Who Scribbled on the Wall?

At the Hillary House National Historic Site, I call...

A Walk Downtown Aurora, Second Mural Discovered

We spotted the artwork on our way to pick...