Category: Community Life

York Region has launched a road resurfacing project along Ninth Line in Stouffville that includes infrastructure upgrades to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. It follows 2024 roadwork on the same road that drew public criticism.

The Stouffville Library is celebrating innovation, creativity, and community engagement at its annual Makers Festival on May 10. The event will also include a Strategic Plan open house aimed at shaping the Library’s future.

Steering for Steer Friends returns to the Markham Fairgrounds on June 21, combining a love of cars with a mission to support adults with developmental disabilities and complex care needs.

The Stouffville Market is back on May 10 with an expanded vendor list, special giveaways, and a strong sense of community. Organizer Susan Tucker anticipates another successful season that continues to connect residents and entrepreneurs alike.

A proposed farm project in Stouffville could transform Franklin Field into a hub for urban agriculture, education, and community engagement. Council will weigh the plan on May 7.

A youth sustained minor injuries after an assault involving a hammer at the Memorial Park basketball courts in Stouffville on Friday evening. York Regional Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during an altercation among several youths.

Stouffville has formalized a new by-law banning the use and sale of personal fireworks, citing safety and noise concerns. The Town is steering residents toward sanctioned public displays and regulated private events to minimize risks and disruptions.

The Stouffville Card Show returns to the Leisure Centre Sunday for its fifth year, featuring more than 40 vendors and a wide variety of collectible cards.

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Stouffville area, with significant ice accumulation expected from tonight through the weekend. The forecast calls for up to 10 millimetres of ice, creating hazardous conditions and possible power outages.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival’s People of the Year Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that make a significant impact on the community. Nominations are due by May 15.

10,000 Trees for the Rouge is hosting its annual Earth Week tree-planting event at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park on April 26-27. Over 4,500 native trees and shrubs will be planted.

Stouffville GO riders will experience service changes this weekend as trains are replaced by buses on March 22-23. The temporary adjustment supports the construction of the East Harbour Transit Hub, a major interchange designed to improve regional connectivity and ease congestion at Union Station.