Friday, January 16, 2026

Cousins Drive East

Aurora’s Sheppard’s Bush Full of Treasures – In Photos

Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area - beautiful during all seasons.

Hidden Red Barn Near Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

It was an accidental find. The red barn's roof with an emblem of a horse on the front face of the barn showed up...

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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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