Category: Local News
Stouffville Announces Oct. 7 Demolition of 6343 Main To Make Way For Expanded Civic Square
Oct 3, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
After considering options that would have seen the now Town-owned heritage building maintained, Stouffville will raze the structure to grow Civic Square and reprogram the space.
York Region Transit Reflects on 2024, Details Stouffville Service Initiatives for 2025
Oct 3, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
After boosting bus service and introducing On-Request Gormley in 2024, York Region Transit will focus on expanding On-Request service in Stouffville and Vandorf as part of its 2025 Annual Plan.
Stouffville Eyes 2026 for Whistle-Free Rail Crossings at Reeves Way, Hoover Park
Oct 2, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Following today’s approved motion from Councillor Sue Sherban, Town Staff will issue a Request for Tender this fall for infrastructure work required to secure whistle cessation approvals.
With 2025 Budget Timeline Set, Stouffville Begins Public Consultation
Sep 30, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
A pre-budget consultation meeting will be held on October 17 to gather input from the community, and a public survey will allow residents and ratepayers to submit their thoughts and comments regarding budget priorities
Stouffville Expands Community Safety Zones Along Priority Municipal Roadways
Sep 27, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Council unanimously approved expansions to local Community Safety Zones, which are established on roadways near public schools and select parks to address dangerous driving behaviours and enhance public safety.
Stouffville Targets $200 Million Provincial Fund for Sports Infrastructure Upgrades
Sep 26, 2024 | Local News, Sports
The Town is applying for support from Ontario’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Bethesda Sports Fields and build a new artificial turf field on YCDSB’s Ninth Line school facility lands.
Mid-Year Report Highlights Stouffville’s Under-Budget Spending
Sep 25, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
As of June 30, Stouffville underspent its year-to-date 2024 operating budget by $603,000 while $4.2 million was deployed from its $65.3 million capital budget.
Harrison’s Hope Works To Establish Local FASD Support Network For Stouffville
Sep 24, 2024 | Community Life, Local News
Harrison’s Hope was founded by Mary Byrnes and Caroline Johnson and aims to empower and assist families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, grow community awareness, and advocate for needed supports.
York Region Celebrates Regional Forest’s 100th Anniversary With Hollidge Tract Event
Sep 20, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
History, government collaboration, Indigenous perspectives, and successful forest management were on full display, and trees were planted to commemorate the York Regional Forest’s centennial.
In Preventing New Offices, Councillor Upton Sees More Vibrant Future for Downtown
Sep 20, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
Stouffville is considering a Zoning By-Law Amendment to prohibit new at-grade office uses along a portion of downtown Main Street with the goal of increasing the number of businesses able to drive pedestrian traffic and commerce.
Addition Approved For Landmark Main Street Heritage Building
Sep 19, 2024 | Local News, Real Estate & Development
6745 Main Street, built as early as 1846 and listed on Stouffville’s Built Heritage Inventory, was approved for rezoning to facilitate an addition and permit six apartment units.
Mayor Lovatt Welcomes Council’s Technology Upgrades With Busy Fall Ahead
Sep 16, 2024 | Local Governance, Local News
Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt comments on Council Chambers’ new technology upgrades and upcoming fall budget process in conversation with Bullet Point News.