Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Politics

Reporting from Town Hill, Introduction to Town Hall Aurora Council Meetings Highlight

We would like to introduce a new post series on our Town Politics focus page - highlights from Aurora Council Meetings 'Reporting From Town...

Responsibility Versus Rhetoric – Your Aurora Town Council

By Matt Maddocks. After the municipal election in 2010, do you ever check in on your elected representatives to see if they are living...

The Politics of Culture, Two Weeks on Two Wheels

By Matt Maddocks. I’m heading out for a much anticipated 2 week solo motorcycle excursion to the east coast, two weeks on two wheels....

Aurora Cultural Centre, the Tail That Wags the Dog?

By Matt Maddocks. The last council meeting before “summer break” was interesting, to say the least. Is it just me, or does anyone else...

Town of Aurora Municipal Government 2010-2014, How Much Do You Know

Town of Aurora municipal government introduction. It's often hard to tell how much the average person follows government politics at least the municipal government....

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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,...

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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People Behind The Pet Cemetery, Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Blochin, Part IV

Some sources are telling me that there is a...

Hidden Red Barn Near Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

It was an accidental find. The red barn's roof...