Friday, January 16, 2026

Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts

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...

First Lofts in Aurora: Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts and a Spring Lookout

Spring in the Town of Aurora looks absolutely stunning from the top of the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, previously known as Wells Street Public...

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...

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...

School of Lofty Ideas: The Future Transformation of Wells Street School

Partially, we should be happy that Wells Street Public School will not be demolished, but it’s unfortunate that it won’t be a school in...

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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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Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

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Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

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