Category: Local News
Writers Turn Art Into Words in Stouffville’s First Ekphrastic Writing Contest
Stouffville writers transformed art into award-winning stories and poems in the town’s first Ekphrastic Writing Contest, celebrating creativity and community.
Wave of Light Ceremony Returns Thursday to Honour Babies Lost Too Soon
A mother’s love for her late son is lighting the way for others as Stouffville’s Wave of Light returns Thursday evening.
The Resilient Entrepreneur: Ontario’s Small Business Conference Coming to Stouffville
The Resilient Entrepreneur: Ontario’s Small Business Conference takes place in Stouffville October 19 and 20, offering entrepreneurs practical advice on AI, downtown revitalization, business resilience, and growth
Lovatt Urges Ontario to Lower the Bar for Removing Councillors Over Serious Misconduct
Ontario’s new municipal accountability law will soon be in effect, but Stouffville’s Mayor says one proposed safeguard could make councillor removal impractical.
Teachers, Province Strike Different Tones as Contract Uncertainty Grows
Ontario teachers remain without new contracts as unions prepare November strike votes. Both sides say they want students to stay in class.
Construction Begins to Expand Stouffville’s Civic Square
Work is now underway to expand Civic Square and is expected to continue through May 2027, adding new urban parkland to Stouffville’s historic Main Street.
Resident Submissions Frame Tonight’s Ward 2 Debate in Ballantrae
More than 60 resident questions helped shape an Oct. 5 Ward 2 debate, which features all five candidates seeking the open council seat.
Councillor Maurice Smith Prepares for Retirement as Ward 2 Debate Nears
Retiring Councillor Maurice Smith, helping organize a debate for his constituents, offered career insights as he prepares to leave Council after 12 years.
Greg Smith Withdraws From Ward 6 Race, Citing Family Health Concerns
Greg Smith has withdrawn from Stouffville’s Ward 6 Councillor race, but his name will stay on the ballot alongside Sue Sherban and Angel Freedman.
New Medical Arts Building Aims to Bring More Healthcare Services to Stouffville
New 40,000-square-foot medical arts building opens in Stouffville, adding family doctors, urgent care, diagnostics, and more healthcare services close to home.
From Municipal Finances to AI: Ontario Liberal Leadership Race Comes to Stouffville
Four Ontario Liberal leadership candidates discussed AI, economic policy, public services, and municipal finances during a Stouffville town hall this week.
Markham Fair Celebrates Milestones as Gates Open October 1
The Markham Fair returns October 1, celebrating 182 years with family fun, farm traditions, midway rides, monster trucks, and new attractions.
