Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Spring Moments and the Never-Ending Social Media Drama

The day began with the usual suspects: morning chores, the rush of routines, and the holy trinity of school, bank, and grocery store. On the...

Merlin’s Hollow: A Busy Bee Insect World Under the Microscope

I almost forgot about the stunning insect photos I captured during my visit to Merlin's Hollow English garden earlier this month. As I’ve mentioned...

Roadkill or Roadkill Not

I consider Canada goose to be very lucky not to be the 'roadkill' on the St. John's Sideroad. They move freely from one side...

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

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

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

In the latest Auroran, Scott Johnston published a cartoon...