Thursday, April 23, 2026

Tom Yates

Fall Flowers at Merlin’s Hollow, Unavoidable Brown-Eyed Susans

There’s something about the Brown-Eyed Susans. These vibrant blooms are impossible to ignore, their dark centers drawing the eye as they reach toward the...

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...

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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....

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a...