May 2013 Archive

Bell Tower is democracy in action

(Re: Reader has a novel solution to Bell Tower, May 14, 2013) I read with interest the above commentary. Mr. Marshall states that he was ...

Preserving Juno Beach

There is a proposal to construct wind turbines on Juno Beach. The French Government is asking for input from Canada but I feel many Canadians ...

Slow and steady wins the race

I do love this Town! About 5 p.m. Wednesday I was travelling northward on Yonge Street toward St. John’s Sideroad, and noticed something of a ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Fragments

Piecing the Fragments Together By Brock Weir “3.1.” Never would have guessed. “3.2.” Wow, we’re getting closer. “3.5.” Now we’re talking! “3.8.” Bam! We’re closing ...

INSIDE AURORA: A Pedestrian Idea

By Scott Johnston If you’re like most Aurorans, you’re planning to attend the Street Festival this week-end. For several hours, rain or shine, Yonge Street ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Photography Tips

By Sylvia Dickens Have you ever returned from a trip or an event only to discover that the photos you took are no good? Thank ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: A Force for Change

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Within the context of the political realm, it’s certainly been an interesting few weeks for the GTA and indeed the country as ...

ASK TOM

Lawn Care 2: Dandelions’ Revenge By Tom Mrakas Due likely to last week’s column, I received a follow up email (or two!) with more lawn ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Doing the Right Thing

By Mayor Geoffrey Dawe I suspect that only in Canada we have May temperatures falling below zero degrees some evenings, while rocketing to nearly 28 ...

FRANKLY SPEAKING: Ministry of Health

MD: Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has deceived us By Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket-Aurora May 24, 2013. : My Friday schedule looked familiar. ...

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