FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: This and That

August 17, 2016 · 0 Comments

By Stephen Somerville Before this column returns to the local themes of people, politics and public affairs, below are some unconnected, stream-of-conscious and (most likely) ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Blackdown, Treasure Mills, Daycare Waitlist Fees, Hospital Funding and more

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Blackdown Cadent Training Centre I spent a good part of last Friday at the Blackdown Cadet Training Centre on Canadian ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Summer is coming to a close

By Mayor Geoff Dawe The summer is almost coming to an end, but we still have many fun and exciting events in store over the ...

INSIDE AURORA: Critter Crossing

By Scott Johnston We’re fortunate to have such a varied array of wildlife living here with us in Aurora. I realize you may question that ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman Once again, we were blessed with a simply gorgeous day on Saturday at the Farmers’ Market. We experienced a slightly chilly start ...

MP’s REPORT: A Happening Month

By Kyle Peterson, MP Newmarket-Aurora August is known as the “dog days of summer” where the days are long and lazy – and people have ...

SENIOR SCAPE: It’s time to build bridges

By Christina Doyle To those of you who are NOT seniors, I sincerely hope you enjoy this read. As the temperatures soar and children are ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: The Better Way?

By Alison Collins-Mrakas I can’t bring my bike on the train in the morning. As per TTC bylaws, I am required to have a foldable ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Stop texting/emailing and driving

By Stephen Somerville This is a public service announcement. Please stop texting and driving. When I am in my car waiting for the street light ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Long Weekend, Tick Prevention, and more…

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora TD-Newmarket Jazz+ Festival and the Civic Long Weekend I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Civic Day long ...

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