Category: Local Governance
Stouffville Ends 2024 With Slim Operating Surplus Despite Unexpected Pressures
Apr 18, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Stouffville closed 2024 with a modest $29,500 operating surplus, reflecting both higher-than-expected expenditures and overall revenue. While Development Charge revenue fell short, 109 capital projects were completed.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Patricia Conlin, People’s Party of Canada
Apr 16, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Small business owner Patricia Conlin is running as the People’s Party of Canada candidate in York–Durham. Their platform emphasizes reducing immigration, cutting taxes, and working with the United States instead of against them.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Matt Pearce, Green Party of Canada
Apr 16, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Green Party candidate Matt Pearce brings small-business experience and deep regional ties to the York–Durham ballot. Focusing on bold infrastructure investments, his first-time campaign blends reassessed trade policy, climate action, and affordability reforms.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Robert Grossi, Liberal Party of Canada
Apr 14, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Liberal candidate Robert Grossi has returned to the political arena in York–Durham. Drawing on decades of municipal experience, Grossi says he’s ready to support a Mark Carney-led vision for a more secure and inclusive Canada.
Record York Region Transit Use Fuels Demand for Lasting Provincial Supports
Apr 11, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
York Region Transit saw record-setting ridership in 2024. Regional leaders are now pushing for permanent adoption of the One Fare Program and continued investment in sustainable transit expansion.
“A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity”: York Region to Allocate $45 Million to Social Housing
Apr 10, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Following an approved amendment from Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt, York Region is set to allocate the majority of its $71.4 million 2024 year-end operating surplus to support community housing initiatives.
2025 Federal Election Voter Guide: Markham–Stouffville
Apr 9, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
While much of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s land area has been reassigned to a new riding, most residents will continue voting in the familiar Markham-Stouffville electoral district.
2025 Federal Election Voter Guide: York-Durham
Apr 9, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
With the creation of the York–Durham riding, many Whitchurch-Stouffville voters will cast ballots in a new federal district for the April 28 snap election. The riding spans five municipalities following a redistribution process aimed at balancing population.
From Council Chambers to the Sunshine List: What Stouffville Officials Earned Last Year
Apr 4, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Stouffville’s 2024 remuneration report shows Council Members earned a combined $696,129.88, with Mayor Iain Lovatt receiving $225,548.25 in total compensation. Meanwhile, 117 Town employees made Ontario’s Sunshine List, reflecting a 25.8 percent increase over 2023.
Let’s Talk: Stouffville’s Town Hall Series Returns This Month
Apr 2, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Town hall meetings return in April, providing residents with a platform to discuss key issues directly with local leaders. With three meetings scheduled, Mayor Iain Lovatt and ward councillors will listen to concerns and provide updates on municipal matters.
Mayor Lovatt Calls for Bold Action As Stouffville Eyes Energy Offsetting Strategy
Mar 21, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Stouffville’s Council has approved a resolution from Mayor Iain Lovatt calling for a full energy-use assessment of municipal facilities and a strategy to offset consumption. The plan will explore ambitious energy efficiency measures while positioning the Town for future funding and long-term sustainability.
York Region To Push Province for Urgent Action on Income and Housing Insecurity
Mar 6, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Homelessness has surged as income, housing, job, and food insecurity rises, and Regional leaders and officials are urging the Province for long-term funding and policy solutions.
