Category: Local News
Fireworks Ban Takes Effect in Stouffville With Implementation of New By-Law
Stouffville has formalized a new by-law banning the use and sale of personal fireworks, citing safety and noise concerns. The Town is steering residents toward sanctioned public displays and regulated private events to minimize risks and disruptions.
Pickering College Plans Student-Focused Expansion at Blue & Silver Farm
Pickering College is proposing a Zoning By-Law Amendment which would allow them to expand satellite education opportunities on its 77.6-acre farm property on Woodbine Avenue.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Patricia Conlin, People’s Party of Canada
Small business owner Patricia Conlin is running as the People’s Party of Canada candidate in York–Durham. Their platform emphasizes reducing immigration, cutting taxes, and working with the United States instead of against them.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Matt Pearce, Green Party of Canada
Green Party candidate Matt Pearce brings small-business experience and deep regional ties to the York–Durham ballot. Focusing on bold infrastructure investments, his first-time campaign blends reassessed trade policy, climate action, and affordability reforms.
York-Durham Candidate Profile: Robert Grossi, Liberal Party of Canada
Liberal candidate Robert Grossi has returned to the political arena in York–Durham. Drawing on decades of municipal experience, Grossi says he’s ready to support a Mark Carney-led vision for a more secure and inclusive Canada.
A Slippery Slope or Sensible Reform? Council Pushes for Housing on the Moraine
Backing a resolution from the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Stouffville is urging the Ontario government to review housing rules that restrict additional residential units on Oak Ridges Moraine lands.
Record York Region Transit Use Fuels Demand for Lasting Provincial Supports
York Region Transit saw record-setting ridership in 2024. Regional leaders are now pushing for permanent adoption of the One Fare Program and continued investment in sustainable transit expansion.
“A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity”: York Region to Allocate $45 Million to Social Housing
Following an approved amendment from Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt, York Region is set to allocate the majority of its $71.4 million 2024 year-end operating surplus to support community housing initiatives.
2025 Federal Election Voter Guide: Markham–Stouffville
While much of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s land area has been reassigned to a new riding, most residents will continue voting in the familiar Markham-Stouffville electoral district.
2025 Federal Election Voter Guide: York-Durham
With the creation of the York–Durham riding, many Whitchurch-Stouffville voters will cast ballots in a new federal district for the April 28 snap election. The riding spans five municipalities following a redistribution process aimed at balancing population.
As Development Accelerates, Affordable Housing in Stouffville Remains a Challenge
As Stouffville experiences significant growth, the town faces a growing gap between development and affordability. Despite plans to add thousands of new homes, the lack of affordable ownership and rental options remains a pressing issue.
From Council Chambers to the Sunshine List: What Stouffville Officials Earned Last Year
Stouffville’s 2024 remuneration report shows Council Members earned a combined $696,129.88, with Mayor Iain Lovatt receiving $225,548.25 in total compensation. Meanwhile, 117 Town employees made Ontario’s Sunshine List, reflecting a 25.8 percent increase over 2023.
