Monday, January 12, 2026

Great Blue Heron

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...

Great Blue Herons Move In, Cormorants Move Out – McKenzie Marsh

For some time now, I’ve stopped walking to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk on St. John’s Sideroad. We rarely make it there anymore since Matthew...

I Am the Lorax: Recognizing the McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I highly recommend reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, which can be enjoyed in about ten minutes. Even better, check out the recently released...

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...

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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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