Latest News
New Convertus Biogas Facility to Slash York Region Waste Costs and Emissions
Oct 18, 2024 | Business, Local News
The plant is part of a $490 million contract with York Region to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic green bin materials annually. The transition to local processing is projected to save the Region $85 million and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 15,000 tonnes every year.
Community Life
LatestStouffville To Prohibit Consumer Fireworks Following Unanimous Council Vote
Oct 17, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Stouffville will ban the sale and use of all consumer-grade fireworks within town limits beginning early 2025. Professionally launched fireworks displays will still be allowed with a permit.
Local Governance
LatestStouffville To Conduct Comprehensive Residential Parking Review
Oct 18, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
Council has directed Staff to investigate solutions for ongoing residential parking infractions and limited parking availability. Common complaints include vehicles obstructing sidewalks and roadways and excessive hardscaping of yards to create additional parking spaces.
Real Estate & Development
LatestHyson Appeals Stouffville’s Rejection of 13-Storey Main Street Development
Oct 10, 2024 | Local News, Real Estate & Development
In an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, Hyson Developments will contest Stouffville’s decision to deny Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments needed to permit a 210-unit building at 5964 Main Street.
Arts & Culture
LatestIdentity, Place, and Belonging Intersect In Latcham Art Centre’s Latest Exhibition
Aug 9, 2024 | Arts & Culture
"The Part of Me That Recognizes You" delves into themes of identity, place, and belonging, as interpreted by Toronto-based artists Joel Rodriguez, John Delante, Christina Leslie, and Steven Beckly.
Business
LatestNew Convertus Biogas Facility to Slash York Region Waste Costs and Emissions
Oct 18, 2024 | Business, Local News
The plant is part of a $490 million contract with York Region to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic green bin materials annually. The transition to local processing is projected to save the Region $85 million and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 15,000 tonnes every year.
Sports
LatestStouffville Targets $200 Million Provincial Fund for Sports Infrastructure Upgrades
Sep 26, 2024 | Local News, Sports
The Town is applying for support from Ontario’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Bethesda Sports Fields and build a new artificial turf field on YCDSB's Ninth Line school facility lands.
Education
LatestNew Federal Policies Force Fleming College to Cancel Stouffville Campus Plans
Jun 20, 2024 | Education, Local News
Loss of revenue following Federal policies capping international students halted the Fleming project.