Category: Community Life
Two Rock-Throwing Suspects Charged as York Regional Police Probe 29 Incidents
Jan 31, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged following a series of rock-throwing incidents in Stouffville and Markham.
Hiring Blitz Underway As Demand Grows For Stouffville Summer Camps
Jan 24, 2025 | Community Life
Summer camp participation grew by 60% in 2024, prompting the Town to increase staff numbers from 22 employees in 2023 to an expected 35 in 2025.
Stouffville Steps Up: Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Support City Street Outreach
Jan 24, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
Fundraising contributions will support City Street Outreach’s fleet of vehicles key to its mission of aiding the GTA’s in-need populations.
Stouffville Readies Public Open House to Introduce Downtown Revitalization Project
Jan 18, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
The project will combine major infrastructure overhauls with long-awaited Main Street reconstruction.
Approved Traffic Calming Strategy To Guide Future Roadway Safety Measures
Dec 20, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Traffic-calming measures outlined in the plan include raised crosswalks, curb extensions, roadway narrowing, rumble strips, and improved pavement markings.
Celebrate the New Year at Stouffville’s Skating Trail and Fireworks Events
Dec 20, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
The grand opening of Memorial Park’s skating trail will take place on Jan. 10, 2025, during the Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee.
Stouffville’s Strawberry Festival Forms New Partnership With The Town
Dec 20, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
A shared responsibility model was proposed with the Town managing major operational aspects like entertainment and vendor coordination.
Long-Awaited Memorial Park Skating Trail to Debut On December 14
Nov 28, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
The trail will feature a capacity of 250 skaters, accessible washrooms, and storage for the ice resurfacer, with concessions planned once a vendor is selected.
Stouffville Joins CFUW In Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nov 26, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
A flag raising and the purple lighting of the Town’s Clock Tower was driven by advocacy from the Markham-Unionville and Aurora-Newmarket CFUW Clubs, formally known as the Canadian Federation of University Women.
Millard and West Lawn Roundabout Redesign Sparks Safety Concerns
Nov 22, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Stouffville is piloting design changes at the roundabout aimed at addressing unsafe behaviours by both drivers and pedestrians. The redesign has faced criticism for potentially increasing risks to pedestrians, especially in a residential area near schools.
Lions Club of Stouffville Readies Their 30th Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Nov 15, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
The initiative is one of the Club’s largest campaigns of the year, with all donations benefiting local children. Donation bins will be available beginning Nov. 20 at the Town’s Municipal Offices, the Fire Hall, and various local businesses.
Stouffville Remembers Fallen Heroes, Plans New Memorial Projects
Nov 13, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
This Remembrance Day may be the second-to-last held at the Legion as the Town plans a new Memorial Park commemorative space for 2026.
