Saturday, May 23, 2026

Birding

Section Of The Nokiidaa Trail Link Completed, A Strange Encounter

The fence is down and Nokiidaa Trail Link access is finally granted after many months of hard work. Without any notice, last weekend the...

Bear Sighting, Aurora Issues Bear Warning

This morning, I was reading The Banner and found a little article that bears are back in Aurora around Bathurst Street and Henderson Drive....

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

It was a two-hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. Spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds...

I Found Eastern Blue Bird in Town of Aurora

Maybe someone has already seen this little bird in Aurora, but not me. The Eastern bluebird is now a new addition to my birding...

UNFILTERED

Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

What we call a “homelessness crisis” is really the tipping point of the broader housing affordability crisis—the moment when...

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...

Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The mayor says downtown Aurora is improving and gaining “momentum,” pointing to projects like the $60 million-plus Aurora Town...

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...

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Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

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

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words....