Category: Local News
Hotel Concept Draws Intrigue, But New Gateway Townhouse Plan Faces Criticism
Councillors and residents questioned a 176-townhouse proposal at Highway 48 and Main Street, citing significant departures from Stouffville’s gateway vision.
York Region Readies Major Summer Maintenance For Stouffville Road
The Region is resurfacing Stouffville Road between Highways 48 and 404, with overnight construction, temporary lane closures, and intersection upgrades planned.
Council Reviews Massive Five-Tower Development Proposal for Stouffville’s Gateway
Times Group’s proposed 1,332-unit development at Highway 48 and Stouffville Road is prompting calls for new parkland while threatening a contested wetland.
Mayor Lovatt To Seek Reelection as Early Council Contests Emerge in Stouffville
Mayor Iain Lovatt launched his 2026 reelection campaign as Stouffville’s municipal election season gets underway.
Agritourism Strategy Explores New Land Uses to Protect Stouffville Farms
Amid calls for clear limits, Stouffville believes expanded on-farm land uses will boost farm viability, attract investment, and preserve agricultural lands.
Memorial Park To Host Another Packed Summer Events Schedule
Friday night’s Victoria Day fireworks launched Stouffville’s 2026 events season, which features festivals, concerts, movies, and new community programming.
Mosque Proposal Refused as Council Deviates From Its Own Official Plan
Stouffville Council rejected a proposed Winona Drive mosque despite Staff support, a decision that could lead to another Ontario Land Tribunal reversal.
Ladies’ Night Set for Stouffville’s Main Street on May 6
The Village of Stouffville’s Ladies’ Night will bring shopping, dining, entertainment, and a Mother’s Day theme to Main Street on May 6.
Stouffville Eyes Major Leisure Centre Expansion as Demand for Aquatics Continues to Grow
New pool, indoor track, expanded programming space, and reorganized facilities have been included in preliminary designs for the estimated $30 million addition.
Staff Recommend Approval for Revised Winona Drive Mosque Proposal
Revised plans for a new Stouffville mosque come to Council May 6, with Town Staff recommending approval following parking and design changes.
YRP Lay Human Trafficking, Child Luring Charges Against Whitchurch-Stouffville Man
Christopher Conlon faces human trafficking and sexual abuse material charges after York Region and Peterborough police safely located a missing child.
Local Tim Hortons Rally Behind Markham Stouffville Hospital as Smile Cookies Return
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie campaign returns April 27, with local proceeds supporting Markham Stouffville Hospital’s growing care and infrastructure needs.
