Category: Local News
Nominations Open for Strawberry Festival’s 2025 People of the Year Awards
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.
Award-Winning Works Take the Spotlight at Latcham’s 2025 Juried Exhibition
Latcham Art Centre’s 2025 Juried Exhibition showcases 34 works by Ontario artists, chosen from over 200 submissions by a panel of expert jurors. Visitors can explore the diverse collection and vote for a people’s choice award winner.
Stouffville Must Balance Growth, Not Just Build Homes, Former Councillor Urges
“Stouffville cannot survive on residential taxes alone,” former Councillor Wilf Morley warned in a deputation last week, criticizing the Town’s focus on housing over commercial and industrial development. He urged leaders to take meaningful action to ensure balanced growth and complete communities.
Local Volunteers Needed as Earth Week Tree-Planting Event Returns to Bruce’s Mill
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.
Mayor Lovatt Calls for Bold Action As Stouffville Eyes Energy Offsetting Strategy
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.
Stouffville’s Council Approves Scaled-Down Main Street Condo Development
Council approved the 59-unit condominium development at 6031 and 6037 Main Street, reducing the height and unit count from the original proposal. The project includes a revised design to better fit the neighbourhood and increased parking ratios, but no commercial space.
GO Transit Service Changes This Weekend: What Riders Need to Know
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.
Whitchurch-Stouffville and York University Sign Five-Year Collaboration Agreement
Collaborations will centre around research, experiential learning, professional development, and economic initiatives. The partnership aims to foster innovation and create new opportunities for students, Town Staff, and local residents.
Mon Sheong Radiothon Raises $240K to Expand Long-Term Care Services
With Ontario’s long-term care waitlist exceeding 48,000 people, funds raised for Mon Sheong’s expansion will help address the growing demand for long-term care beds.
York Region To Push Province for Urgent Action on Income and Housing Insecurity
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.
Stouffville’s Youth Advisory Working Group Brings Youth Movie Nights to 19 on the Park
The initiative is part of the group’s broader efforts to expand recreational and social opportunities for the town’s younger residents.
New Hyson Development Application Proposes 15-Storey Tower on Betz Pools Site
Hyson has returned to Stouffville’s Main Street with a proposal for a 15-story mixed-use building on the Betz Pools site. This follows the Ontario Land Tribunal’s approval of its contentious development at 5964 Main Street.
