Our Town and Its Business

I've sat down at the computer several times. There's no shortage of issues that call for comment. It may be the after-effect of surg...

HEATHER'S NOTE: On July 10th Evelyn posted a blog about her activity over the next few weeks . One wedding has already happened, and lo...

In case you were wondering, this has been a summer of intensity. I discovered I can only focus my attention on six major matters at one time...

Aurora's Library Board invited Grace Marsh to the board's last meeting before the summer recess. Board members and staff wanted to e...

The list of things which must not be allowed keeps growing. We could not allow power transmitted overheard in corridors created for the pu...

When it's excrement, that's when. Doggie doo in litter bins is a problem reported in detail to council for years. After eons of n...

I thought the train horn blog was a bit clumsy. Except for the by-election question, it has received the most comments. People seem to agre...

Some years ago when there was no Michael's Craft Store here I took a leisurely Sunday afternoon Drive to Barrie. From the minute I exite...

The following is a letter to the Editor of The Auroran : To The Editor, Once again I am the object of revile. I have had the temerity to sug...

Sidney Pollock died this week. He was seventy-three years old. He directed many Oscar winning unforgettable movies. Charlie Rose , my favou...

I talked to the Chief of Police about the hate mail. It was circulated to Councillors and the Director of Corporate Services. At last refere...

I have never at any time contemplated resignation. I am seldom inclined to back away from the fray. Being elected has always been my sancti...

Tuesday's Council Meeting was particularly vexing. Despite my experience with this council I was hopeful the people would be heard. I ...

I stated in my previous response to a comment, the attention of the Chairman of the Police Services Board was drawn to the election activi...

A comment this morning asks if I mean to suggest the York Regional Police are breaking a law by campaigning for financial advantage...

I heard from Grace yesterday. She thanks everyone for their understanding and support. She is enjoying love, life, laughter and healing rela...

5.05 p.m. Further Bulletin Four more emails in favour of a by-election. Two for an appointment. Councillor Gaertner has broken ranks a coupl...

Email requests are still coming in. Four more this morning requesting a by-election. None for appointment. One saying council members are al...

Next Tuesday an external legal consultant will attend council to advise on complexities created by our procedure bylaw. I voted against the ...

Bulletin: so far 85 emails in my inbox in favour of a by-election. 5 in favour of an appointment. One anonymous.