Friday, January 9, 2026

Windfall Ecology Centre

Sheppard’s Bush Winter Art, A Beautiful Day & Graffiti Discovered

Sheppard's Bush and good weather definitely go hand in hand. Today's winter weather was beautiful and appreciated by many. We all know how volatile...

Aurora Strategic Plan: Focus on How, Less on What, Hint at Heritage Retrofits

Sometimes, it's easier to start from scratch than to continue with the existing system. In my mind, we, as a community, really need to...

Sheppard House Green Facelift, Home to Windfall Ecology Centre

Back in mid-October, I took some pictures of the Sheppard House. When we arrived, it was clear that a lot had changed since our...

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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...

Aurora Mayor Calls 2026 Budget ‘The People’s Budget’

Aurora Budget 2026: Who Really Pays the Price? The...