Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Boardwalk

Short Boardwalk (Kwik Kopy Trail), Long Story

I should have known that when I was writing a Letter to the Editor of The Auroran that I was actually writing to the...

Great Blue Heron in Flight, McKenzie Marsh Boardwalk

It seemed like the Great Blue Heron at the McKenzie Marsh was not having a good time finding a fishing spot. Upon a short...

Boardwalk Views – McKenzie Marsh, St. John’s Sideroad

Boardwalk along St. John's Sideroad. Anna Lozyk RomeoAurora, Ontario

Birding at the Aurora Boardwalk, St. John’s Sideroad, Wildlife Sprung Back

Today birding at the Aurora boardwalk on St. John's sideroad. Birds are in a full swing, hovering over our gardens, trails and perhaps every...

No Motorized Vehicles Allowed on the Boardwalk, By Default

What's so hard about following the rules? They're not just there for fun. You probably already know that my biggest pet peeve in Aurora is...

St. John’s Sideroad Accident: Not the First, Probably Not the Last

Many times, I’ve thought about how busy St. John’s Sideroad is—not just for vehicles, but also for parents with children, walkers, dog owners, runners,...

WONDER® Bread-y Power of Public Opinion: Makeover

Last night, we were driving on Bayview Avenue in Aurora when a new radio commercial about the WONDER® bread makeover started to play. According...

Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Last week, I read a story about the 30-pound turtle that was saved in Aurora by the Hadley Grange residents and the police. I...

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...

Must read

$25,000 to Say the Obvious: Aurora’s Council Compensation Review, Again

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

Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

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