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Wells Street School

Wells Street School: Neo-Classical Architecture, Structurally Sound

In addition to its dominant and elegant presence in Aurora, the former Wells Street School (now Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts) is also a prime...

Wells Street School, Future Post-Secondary Institution, Maybe?

My eye caught an article in The Auroran from the week of May 17, 2011, titled "Brown Lists Priorities" on page 8 about the...

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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...

The ‘F’ Grade Is on the Mayor, Not Aurora

In the latest Auroran, Scott Johnston published a cartoon...