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North East Quadrant of Wellington St & John West Way Development Appealed

At the February 22nd, 2022 Council meeting, Aurora Council UNANIMOUSLY (7-0) voted to refuse a 6-storey, 150 unit residential apartment building application on the...

June 9, 2022

documenting Aurora

Cineplex Odeon – What Year Was This Photo Taken?

Photo of the Cineplex Odeon in Aurora. What year do you think this photo was taken? Your clues are the following movies: Gangster Squad,...

June 3, 2021

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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...

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The Price of Forgetting

I’m going to be blunt—no filters, no fluff. We, the taxpayers, fund Aurora’s grand municipal “visions” with our taxes,...

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Reclaiming the Conversation

I’ve long focused my writing on the community I live in, viewing it through a political lens. Over time,...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 11, 2025

The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

In the latest Auroran, Scott Johnston published a cartoon highlighting “Aurora given an ‘F’ grade for new housing starts.”...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 1, 2025

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

Council compensation is back in the spotlight in Aurora, set for discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting...

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Aurora POLITICS UnleashedNovember 24, 2025

Aurora Needs to Revisit Transitional Housing for Men

Perhaps Aurora can take inspiration from Newmarket and consider...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedSeptember 27, 2023

Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

Councillor Kim mistakenly voted yes in favor of Councillor...