Friday, January 9, 2026

Nature

Saved a Bird Again, European Starling

Warning, some readers may find the following a little disturbing. While we were finishing up eating our late breakfast at a local restaurant, a...

The Sharp Shinned Hawk & The Story Behind A Local Photographer

By Andrew Zuliani, Aurora ON. My name is Andrew and I am photographer based in Aurora, Ontario. A few days ago, I was frustrated, I...

Green, Very Green in the Aurora Community Arboretum

Green, very green in the Aurora Community Arboretum. My work was somehow rudely interrupted by a mouse. That not so tiny grey furry creature zoomed...

The Fields of Gold, Renewed Signs of Strength and Hope

It is hard to believe that the Aurora Community Arboretum is about two decades old; a beautiful parkland stretch located in the East end of...

Flooding at the Aurora Community Arboretum – The Wet Look

We are currently experiencing heavy May (2017) showers, that according to the weatherman will continue until Sunday. Potential spring flooding. So far, not too...

Beautiful Spring Snow Fall, Town of Aurora Ontario

Last spring snow fall in our Town today? Who knows? Oak Trees at the Aurora Community Arboretum near Leash Free Dog Park Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area...

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,...

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor Powers,” is worth discussion. Unlike in Aurora, where the mayor...

The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

In the latest Auroran, Scott Johnston published a cartoon highlighting “Aurora given an ‘F’ grade for new housing starts.”...

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Aurora Community Moment With Adelyn Carol Stephens

The proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) is old news...

Thompson’s Furniture Store, Now Aw, Shucks Seafood Bar & Bistro

Thompson's Fine Furniture store used to be located on...