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Remembrance Ceremony 2014, Altar of Sacrifice, Aurora Cenotaph

Altar of Sacrifice, Remembrance Sunday On a cold November Sunday morn, an old man sits a whileLooking though old photographs, he can’t help but smileThey’re...

November 10, 2014

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Truckload of Books: Library Takeout Allowance and Self-Checkout

We were standing in line at the library to check out our pile of books and DVDs. I had only six books and three...

November 19, 2011

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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...

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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...

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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...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 21, 2025

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...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 17, 2025

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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Aurora POLITICS UnleashedNovember 16, 2023

Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

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

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 1, 2025

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

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