Wednesday, April 15, 2026

St. Johns Sideroad

St. John’s Sideroad Accident: Not the First, Probably Not the Last

Many times, I’ve thought about how busy St. John’s Sideroad is—not just for vehicles, but also for parents with children, walkers, dog owners, runners,...

Ho Ho! Our Town, Our Aurora, Our Big Town

Looking through my blog, you can see just how beautiful Aurora is. If you already live here, it’s important that we take pride in...

Reading, Talking, and Driving: She Must Be a BlackBerry CrackBerry

I just wish I could do what some people do—read messages, talk to the passenger, and drive all at the same time. I wish...

Roadkill? Not This Time Turtle

Last Friday, we walked to the McKenzie Marsh. It was late in the afternoon, but still sunny and bright. When we got closer to...

Little Things Can Add Up, Trees, Grass

Only the big dollars spent get attention. This is when we tend to complain the most. I complain when I see small dollars spent...

Enjoy Your Victoria Day Weekend In Aurora, He Did

Today turned out to be a very beautiful day. The sun was very strong and hot. Oh, it's about time. Undecided, we have decided...

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

It was a two-hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. Spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds...

Nokiidaa Trail Link Through the McKenzie Marsh Work in Progress

Today was probably my third or fourth time tracking (photographing) progress of the Nokiidaa Trail link that will soon connect the St. John’s Sideroad...

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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...

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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Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words....

Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

On the topic of strong mayor powers, the next...