Category: Local News
Over 1,300 Take Part in Stouffville 5K, $330K Raised for Markham Stouffville Hospital
Memorial Park was packed this morning for the third annual Stouffville Main Street 5K, supporting Markham Stouffville Hospital. The event combined community spirit, athletic achievement, and local healthcare support.
Stouffville to Unveil New Baker Hill Park on June 17
Stouffville will officially open its a new Ward 4 park on June 17 with a naming ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. The new public space features playgrounds, multiple courts, and community-supported amenities designed for inclusive use.
Mon Sheong’s Prefab Long-Term Care Centre Finishes a Year Ahead of Schedule
Mon Sheong Foundation’s Dr. Paul Woo Long-Term Care Centre in Stouffville is opening nearly a year early, aided by prefabricated construction methods that cut costs and shortened timelines.
Latcham Art Centre Hosts Stanzie Tooth’s “Inheritance” Until July 12
Inheritance, an exhibition by Toronto artist Stanzie Tooth, is now on view at the Latcham Art Centre. The show blends human forms with natural imagery in works that examine our connection to, and impact on, the natural landscape.
Greater Stouffville Chamber Dinner Unites Business and Civic Leaders
The Greater Stouffville Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner offered a night of connection, community recognition, and strategic reflection. Keynote speaker Mayor Iain Lovatt and Chamber leadership outlined shared goals and recent achievements amid broader challenges.
Council Votes in Favour of Greater Housing Flexibility in Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt
Stouffville’s Council voted 4-3 to request expanded housing and planning permissions from the Province for protected lands in the Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt. Critics warn it would undermine conservation efforts, triggering greater land speculation and “green sprawl.”
Stouffville May Escalate Push to Open Protected Lands for Additional Housing
Stouffville’s Council will consider asking the Province to provide greater housing permissions on protected lands within the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. The proposal also calls for broader planning reforms to give municipalities more flexibility within the conservation areas.
Council Pushes Back on Cost-Sharing for Musselman’s Lake Transportation Study
Stouffville and York Region could move forward with a long-sought transportation study to address safety issues in the Musselman’s Lake area. However, the Town will only proceed if York Region covers all associated costs.
Stouffville Public Works Open House Returns After More Than a Decade
The first Public Works Open House in over ten years will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the people and services keeping Stouffville running. The event caps off Public Works Week, which highlighted the Town’s four Public Works departments.
Stouffville Withholds Ticket Data as Automated Speed Camera Program Grows
Stouffville is expanding its Automated Speed Enforcement system with four new cameras. While the Town awaits more data before issuing a formal performance report, the program has already sparked significant community debate and Council discussion.
Lace Up, Stouffville: Summer Roller Skating Nights Coming to Memorial Park
Stouffville is rolling out a new summer attraction with free weekly skate nights at Memorial Park in collaboration with SUSO Skate Co. The program seeks to energize the community and offer youth a vibrant, low-barrier way to get active outdoors.
Planting Change: WS Butterflyway Project Cultivates Hope for Pollinators
A Stouffville-based environmental group is working to grow pollinator-friendly spaces across the community, one native garden at a time. The WS Butterflyway Project, inspired by a national initiative, is driven by local volunteers.
