Tuesday, February 10, 2026

George Browning

Town of Aurora Ontario in Pictures Almost Six Years Ago, 2012

Perhaps the inspiration to blog more again is emerging from having enough memories to share about the changes I have witnessed in Aurora from...

Canada Day 2002, George Browning House Still Standing

The Town of Aurora Canada Day Parade on July 2002 where the Browning house is still standing, photography provided by Peter Cameron. One hundred years...

George T. Browning House: Not to Be Continued, The Final Moments

I returned this morning to check on the George T. Browning house. Demolition progress was slow on Monday and Tuesday, but when I arrived...

George T. Browning’s Yellow Brick House: Gone Soon

In 1886, George Thomas Browning purchased a one-acre property on Yonge Street, which included a charming frame cottage situated at the head of the...

Sunday Break: Unfortunate Endings and New Beginnings

Welcome to Sunday Photo Showcase! All posts titled "'Sunday Break" will feature a stunning photo(s) accompanied by an inspiring quote. Please note that the...

Things That Always Change in Our Library: The Photography Exhibit

It was my third attempt this month to photograph the exhibit at our library. The first time, Matthew needed more attention; the second time,...

Aurora Strategic Plan: Focus on How, Less on What, Hint at Heritage Retrofits

Sometimes, it's easier to start from scratch than to continue with the existing system. In my mind, we, as a community, really need to...

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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Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The mayor says downtown Aurora is improving and gaining...

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

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