Monday, January 12, 2026

Aurora Cemetery

Aurora Cemetery, Winter Accents

Photos from our last trip driving through the Aurora Cemetery on a frigid winter day. Perhaps for a little entertainment, have fun looking up...

John W. Bowser, More About an Auroran Linked to the Empire State Building

John W. Bowser, an Auroran linked to the Empire State Building. I thought perhaps it was time to return to some of the places...

Empire State Building Tribute in Aurora Cemetery: John W. Bowser

For the first fourteen years of my life, I lived in a small town in Europe with a population of three thousand people and...

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All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

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

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

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

When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

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

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...

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...

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Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

On the topic of strong mayor powers, the next...

2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL, Discussion

I am conducting a 2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL...