Monday, January 12, 2026

Wells Street Public School

Town of Aurora Ontario in Pictures Almost Six Years Ago, 2012

Perhaps the inspiration to blog more again is emerging from having enough memories to share about the changes I have witnessed in Aurora from...

Wells Street Public School, Remembering Change

Today my thoughts about Wells Street Public School. My thought. It is a simple fact, everything eventually deteriorates. Everything has a life span; and...

The Colourful Aurora Farmers Market: When the Music Plays

The Taoist Tai Chi presentation in the park on Saturday at the Aurora Farmers Market was another sign that I should return to my...

A Touch of Museum & History at the Aurora Farmers Market

Meeting the Cracklin' Kettle Corn gang and enjoying popcorn for the first time this year seemed like enough excitement for the day—speaking of last...

Winter-ly Weather Rumblings: Where Am I? Back at Wells Street Public School

There’s no denying that our recent weather has been incredibly unpredictable. When it comes to choosing what to wear outside, I sometimes find myself...

Wells Street Public School: Blackboard Graffiti Left Behind

Blackboards in schools will soon be a thing of the past. Whiteboards and smart boards are gradually becoming the new standard in modern education....

The Beating Heart of the Wells Street School – Boiler

As I walked around the school, I heard cracking noises in the pipes and walls. There was no one inside—perhaps a ghost? Maybe not....

Wells Street Public School: A Closer Look Inside

I rolled my sleeves up and started typing an email. If you don’t try, you have zero chance of getting what you want. But...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

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