Anne Elizabeth Blochin Archives - Living In Aurora Ontario

documenting Aurora

Some sources are telling me that there is a possibility that the overgrown pet cemetery was owned by Kennel Inn in Aurora, and now...

July 13, 2011

documenting Aurora

Happy Woodlawn (Woodland) was the Canada's first and only pet cemetery situated here Aurora, Ontario. It was privately own by Mr. and Mrs. Victor...

July 13, 2011

documenting Aurora

It was the Forgotten Mysteries 1947 book by R. Dewitt Miller that I stumbled upon and the local article to connect the two to find out...

July 11, 2011

UNFILTEREDDecember 23, 2025

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...

UNFILTEREDDecember 5, 2025

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...

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All the headlines shouted, “Transition! We’re moving to producer responsibility!” But what does transition really mean? It means managing...

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

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

Councillor Kim mistakenly voted yes in favor of Councillor...

Council compensation is back in the spotlight in Aurora,...