John McIntyre Archives - Living In Aurora Ontario

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Moon Garden, Aurora Memories from the Past

Memory by John McIntyre. As a boy growing up in Aurora in the 1950s and early '60s, I remember Moon Garden as Ray's Cafe, run...

January 25, 2020

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More Story on Lundy Log House & Extended Lundy Family Photo

By John McIntyre, Aurora ON. Great story about the Lundy log house! I first heard of this house about three years ago when Joe Lundy, who...

March 6, 2015

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Meeting Elizabeth Milner at the 150th Anniversary of the Hillary House

On that day, I headed over to the Hillary House to meet Elizabeth Milner. I didn’t have the name or a close-up picture, but...

May 20, 2012

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Aurora High School Teachers Photo Journey, Knowles & Humphrys

A while ago (June 2011), I published a post titled "Aurora, A History In Pictures Collectible Book Arrived With A Surprise, An Old Photo"...

August 3, 2011

documenting Aurora

Aurora, A History In Pictures Collectible Book Arrived With A Surprise, An Old Photo

“Aurora, A History In Pictures” book by W. John McIntyre arrived a few weeks ago in my mailbox. I ordered this book online from...

June 25, 2011

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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...

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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...

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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...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedJanuary 19, 2026

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...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedJanuary 12, 2026

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

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2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL, Discussion

I am conducting a 2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL...