There were only a few changes in our town last week. One notable change was the demolition of the George T. Browning house. I’m certain this event will be covered in our local newspaper, The Auroran, this week. York Region had already released news online at the start of last week, but they were one day ahead of the local coverage. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest happenings in our community.

Speaking of another change, a young girl showed up at our door last Thursday. Matthew spotted her through the window and began waving at her. We initially thought she was waiting for something, but when we opened the door, we were greeted by her smiling face, smudged with red and black ink. She gently placed The Auroran newspaper on our doorstep. It turns out she was an employee of The Auroran, responsible for delivering our local newspaper that day.

I also noticed The Auroran newspaper in various places around town that day. The change is that we will no longer receive The Auroran in the mail, but rather through door-to-door delivery. This initiative is a great way to encourage youth in our community to work and instill a sense of responsibility.

This initiative is a thoughtful and innovative way to encourage youth in our community to take on responsibility and gain work experience. Beyond just delivering the newspaper, it gives young people a sense of pride and purpose, while also helping to keep the community connected. There’s something special about having the paper delivered to your door by a local youth, knowing they’re contributing to the fabric of our town. It’s a reminder that even small changes can have a big impact, and I look forward to seeing how this new approach will strengthen our community moving forward.