Category: Local News
St. Katharine Drexel Teacher Cynthia Bettio Wins Esri Canada’s Making a Difference Award
Bettio was recognized for an urban planning project where students created land-use plans for hypothetical Stouffville development sites utilizing Esri Canada’s geographic information system tools.
Ask Him Anything: Mayor Lovatt’s Town Hall Series Returns Next Week
The events are open to the public and provide an informal setting for raising concerns, asking questions, and receiving updates on Town projects and policy direction.
Lions Club of Stouffville Readies Their 30th Annual Holiday Toy Drive
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.
Town Awards 10-Year Contract for Childcare Centre Amid Push for Affordable Spaces
Country Casa was one of three for-profit service providers to submit bids through an RFP process. Bids were not received from not-for-profit operators able to offer lower-cost spaces, frustrating some Stouffville Council Members.
Stouffville Remembers Fallen Heroes, Plans New Memorial Projects
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.
Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings in Stouffville, No Injuries Reported
One shooting took place near Reeves Way Boulevard and James McCullough Road, while another was reported at the north end of Durhamview Crescent. YRP believes they were targeted, however investigations are ongoing.
Ladies Night Returns to Main Street, Supporting Local Businesses and Community Ties
Councillor Sue Sherban is collaborating with the Village of Stouffville to host the Nov. 21 event, which is aimed at fostering stronger ties between residents and local businesses.
Stouffville’s Council Endorses MZO Request for Oak Ridges Moraine Property Severance
The MZO would facilitate severance of 120 Lake Woods Drive to create a new residential lot with a single detached dwelling. As the site sits within an ORMCP Natural Linkage Area, which is designated to provide ecological protections, new residential uses are prohibited.
Mayor Iain Lovatt Announces Plans For Second Leisure Centre Pool
Needed to help address growing demand, the pool would be built next to the Leisure Centre’s existing pool. Design work is set to begin in 2025, with construction currently planned for 2027.
2025 Water and Wastewater Budget Proposes 4.4% User Fee Increase
The Town’s 2025 water and wastewater operations have a proposed budget of $20.72 million. This is an increase of $514,360 over 2024 spending, amounting to 2.55% growth.
Stouffville’s Tabled 2025 Budget Proposes 5.69% Municipal Tax Levy Increase
The increase includes an additional 2.69% in operating levies, 2% to help meet the Town’s asset management needs, and 1% for the Main Street Reconstruction project. Stouffville’s tax levy accounts for just under 34% of residential property tax bills.
York Region Unveils New Strategy to Boost Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector
The 2024-2027 Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy focuses on three main pillars: promoting business and innovation, fostering a resilient local agri-food chain, and enhancing community outreach and education.
