Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Trumpeter Swan

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...

Doors Open Aurora: Lumsden’s Trumpeter Swan Gardens & The Giant Thistle

My visit to the Trumpeter Swan Gardens during Doors Open Aurora was my last, favourite, and most entertaining one. Despite the heat, I was...

Visit to Harry Lumsden’s Pond: Trumpeter Swans in Aurora

Harry Lumsden played a significant role in the revival of Trumpeter Swans in North America, particularly in Ontario. Through his work with the Ontario...

I Am the Lorax: Recognizing the McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I highly recommend reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, which can be enjoyed in about ten minutes. Even better, check out the recently released...

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

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