Category: Local News
Debate Over Voting Locations Results in Expanded 2026 Polling Station Plan
Council approved 10 polling sites alongside online voting for the 2026 municipal election, attempting to balance access, costs, and modern voting habits.
Oak Valley Health Extends Stouffville Cervical Cancer Screening Pop-Up to March 31
Oak Valley Health extends Stouffville cervical cancer screening pop-up to March 31, offering accessible preventative testing and participant care kits.
Stouffville Details Updated Main Street Reconstruction Plans at Latest Open House
Phasing, timelines, parking and design changes, and business impacts were addressed by the Town as Main Street revitalization moves toward construction.
Stouffville to Host Seneca Public Administration Students Under New Partnership Agreement
Stouffville has signed an agreement with Seneca Polytechnic to host an applied student work program, supporting municipal innovation and student development.
Short-Term Loss, Long-Term Gain? Lovatt Contemplates ICI Development Charge Holiday
Stouffville may consider a temporary employment development charge waiver to grow its tax base, weighing lost upfront revenue against future property tax gains.
Main Street Businesses Warn of “Double or Triple Hit” Amid Waste Collection Changes
Downtown Stouffville merchants are seeking overnight curb allowances and subsidies following their transition to private waste collection.
Lovatt Warns Infrastructure Projects, Service Expansion At Risk Without Provincial Support
Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt urged both increased and stable provincial funding for growing municipalities during a 2026 Ontario Budget consultation yesterday.
Tamil Heritage Month Celebration Returns to Stouffville This Friday
The Tamils’ Association is inviting the community to Friday’s Tamil Heritage Month Celebration, featuring student performances and Thai Pongal traditions.
YRP Urges Stouffville to Consider CCTV Cameras for Crime Deterrence
Stouffville will weigh a proposal to fund and install CCTV cameras with YRP, which cited crime prevention, investigative support, and privacy safeguards.
Fewer Signs, Clearer Rules: Stouffville Updates Election Signage By-Law
Stouffville Council has approved stricter election signage rules, limiting signs on public lands while aligning local standards with York Region.
Residents Invited to Help Shape Stouffville’s Next Accessibility Plan
Stouffville is asking residents to share feedback through a survey and consultation sessions as part of its 2026 Accessibility Plan update.
Province Urged to Close Funding Gaps as York Region Faces Mounting Pressures
York Region’s 2026 Ontario budget submission warns provincial funding shortfalls are shifting costs for mandated services onto municipal property taxpayers.
