Friday, December 5, 2025

Trees

“In 1832 On This Spot Nothing Happened”

A small plaque mounted on one of the wooden bridges over the creek that runs through the St. Andrew's Valley Golf course says, "In...

Tree Removal Policy for Aurora Ontario, How Effective?

Tree removal policy for Aurora, exactly how effective? I always thought that the shiny metal tag with an engraved number and attached to the tree...

Tree Removal Dilemma 48 Trees Gone UNLESS

A proposal to remove 48 trees coming. A few weeks passed since the June 23rd, 2015 Aurora Town Council meeting. I am bothered. I...

Where is the Forest? I Can’t See the Forest, Why?

Last week on the way home from Arctic Adventure at the Town Park we drove by the construction site near our home on St....

Town of Aurora Changing Landscapes – Experience Nature Or Who Hauled Nature Away?

Town of Aurora is inviting you to experience nature - or not? Definitely Aurora changing and is going through a major urban sprawl and...

Tree Mummies Found, Nokiidaa Trail Winter-Ready for Weather Mood Swings

I always thought evergreen trees were designed to withstand harsh winter weather. Yet here we are, protecting them by wrapping them in burlap. After...

What Now? Tar Spots on Maple Trees – Just Some Fun-guys!

I’ve noticed those dark spots on the Red Maple in the summer, and they’re nearly invisible on the dark leaves – you only see...

Last Week The Hottest Days In Years, Noise Pollution

Last week, Thursday was scorching hot and humid, the hottest day in years. Luckily, here in Aurora, the overcast skies kept our house cooler...

UNFILTERED

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...

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,...

Reclaiming the Conversation

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

$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...

Aurora Needs to Revisit Transitional Housing for Men

Perhaps Aurora can take inspiration from Newmarket and consider reopening the transitional housing for men project on a property...

Must read

Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

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

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

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