Category: Local News
UPDATED: 32 New Charges Laid Against Markham Teens In String of Rock Throwing Incidents
Feb 5, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
York Regional Police investigators have put forward 32 additional charges against two Markham...
Shaheer Zazai’s Tapestries Translate Process and Culture In Latcham Exhibition
Feb 1, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Local News
By translating digital designs into Jacquard-woven tapestries and handcrafted Afghan carpets, Zazai’s work highlights how something is always lost in translation—but something new is also found.
AMO’s Election Campaign Sparks Mayoral Backlash Over Apparent Partisanship
Feb 1, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
The “Vote Like Your Quality of Life Depends On It” election campaign has drawn criticism from Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt, who questioned whether the municipal advocacy group has crossed the line into partisan politics.
Two Rock-Throwing Suspects Charged as York Regional Police Probe 29 Incidents
Jan 31, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged following a series of rock-throwing incidents in Stouffville and Markham.
Housing Accelerator Fund Delivers $8M for Stouffville, But Program’s Fate Is Uncertain
Jan 30, 2025 | Local News, Real Estate & Development
With $2 million in federal support already in hand, Stouffville is moving forward with housing initiatives—but the future of the Housing Accelerator Fund hinges on this year’s election.
Stouffville Steps Up: Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Support City Street Outreach
Jan 24, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
Fundraising contributions will support City Street Outreach’s fleet of vehicles key to its mission of aiding the GTA’s in-need populations.
In-House Solicitor Role Axed as Stouffville Turns to On-Demand Legal Services
Jan 24, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Town Staff identified the move as a cost-saving measure expected to save more than $200,000 annually.
Local MP Helena Jaczek Reverses Course, Announces She Will Run in Upcoming Federal Election
Jan 20, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
The announcement was made alongside her endorsement of Liberal Leader hopeful Mark Carney.
Stouffville Readies Public Open House to Introduce Downtown Revitalization Project
Jan 18, 2025 | Community Life, Local News
The project will combine major infrastructure overhauls with long-awaited Main Street reconstruction.
Navigating Strong Mayor Powers, Mayor Lovatt Endorses Second MZO For Seniors Housing
Jan 18, 2025 | Local Governance, Local News
Like the recent Mon Sheong MZO, Gottardo’s request seeks upzoning and intensification for their lands at Sandiford and Hoover Park.
Mon Sheong MZO Request Seeks Upzoning, Greater Density for Final Development Phases
Jan 17, 2025 | Local News, Real Estate & Development
MPP Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced his intention to approve the request during a recent community event.
Council Approves Draft Plans for 1,162-Unit Mixed-Use Development Near Old Elm GO
Dec 20, 2024 | Local News, Real Estate & Development
The plan proposes a mixed-use, high-density development with apartment building heights of 6-12 storeys and townhouse heights of 3.5 storeys.
