Category: Local News
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.
Ambria’s Old Elm MTSA Development Application Looks to Build 509 New Residential Units
The future residential development at 12762 Tenth Line will be encircled by Newstone’s plans for 1,162 new homes on surrounding lands. A public meeting will be held on March 5 to introduce Ambria’s project.
Sweet Traditions: TRCA’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Returns to Bruce’s Mill
Visitors can walk along guided trails, watch live demonstrations of traditional and modern syrup-making, and enjoy plenty of maple syrup samples.
MPP Paul Calandra Secures Third Term in Markham-Stouffville, PC Party Wins Majority
Markham-Stouffville MPP Paul Calandra secured a majority victory in Ontario’s 2025 snap election, winning 50.64% of the vote and increasing his support from the previous election.
Markham-Stouffville Heads to the Polls Without a Single Pre-Election Debate
Markham-Stouffville voters had little opportunity to engage with provincial candidates ahead of election day, as the only public meeting held in the riding was attended by just two of five registered candidates.
Ontario Election Candidate Profile: Kelly Dunn, Ontario Liberal Party
Kelly Dunn is focused on improving access to health care, making housing more affordable, and enhancing education. She aims to ensure every resident has a family doctor within four years.
Ontario Election Candidate Profile: Brendan Sorenson, New Blue Party
Prioritizing public safety and economic stability, Sorenson supports increasing police presence, cutting development red tape, additional private healthcare services, and strengthening local trade.
Stouffville Families Invited to Learn About YRDSB’s New French Immersion Elementary School
The new $22.4 million French Immersion elementary school on Baker Hill Boulevard will open in 2025 with a single-track program for students in Grades 1 through 8.
How Fast Is Too Fast? Stouffville Won’t Disclose Speed Camera Thresholds
Past Staff investigation into other ASE programs found that tickets are typically issued at no less than 8 km/h over the posted limit, but Stouffville’s threshold may be lower based on further analysis.
