Monday, January 12, 2026

Green Bin

What Is the Clear Garbage Bag – Comment, January 20, 2015

Michael Suddard commented on our post 'What is the Clear Garbage Bag Program – My Understanding'.  With his permission his comment from last week...

Town of Aurora Do We Know What Happens to Our Garbage?

By Domenic Romeo, Aurora ON. What happens to our garbage? The other day I was at a local coffee shop with my wife and...

I Will Miss You Mr. Happy Green Bin

Yes, I will miss his happy face always greeting me on Thursday afternoons. This was my first and last picture of the Green Bin...

Diapers? We Need Compost-Able Bags And Not Compostable Bags

Placing diapers in the compostable bag – I am not convinced. I would rather put diapers in the 'compostable' bag that aids in decomposing...

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

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

Aurora Mayor Calls 2026 Budget ‘The People’s Budget’

Aurora Budget 2026: Who Really Pays the Price? The...