Monday, January 12, 2026

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Georgian Bay Landscapes in Aurora: Skylight Gallery Looking Good

It’s already August, and I’ve noticed the spiders are getting bigger. I've observed an interesting trend—my collection of spider photos tends to grow significantly...

Nature’s Snugly, Ugly & The Ant That Sucked the Life Out of Him

The Nokiidaa Trail boardwalk section of St. John's Sideroad is now fully completed and ready to be explored for "snugly" wildlife. One visit is...

Black Widow Spider Found in a Bag of Grapes, Free to a Good Home

A few nights ago, I was watching CP24 news about a Black Widow spider being found in a bag of grapes. This isn’t the...

Merlin’s Hollow, Beautiful Accents Of The Garden

We travel thousands of miles to visit places, yet we sometimes forget to check out our local treasures. I am now convinced that Aurora...

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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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Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor...

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

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