Category: Local News
From Nominations to Online Voting: Stouffville Prepares for 2026 Election
E-day is less than a year away, and Stouffville has stepped into the 2026 election cycle, outlining key dates, new voting options, and early preparations.
Civic Square Redesign Advances As Stouffville Looks to Spring 2026 Construction
With resident-driven updates, refined plans, and a 2026 construction target, Stouffville’s Civic Square redesign remains central to downtown revitalization.
Region Backs Higher 2026 Tax Levy to Support York U’s Vaughan Medical School
Regional Council approved a 4.28% levy increase, adding funding for York University’s future medical school while calling out increasing Provincial downloading.
Controversial Bloomington Road Fill Permit Narrowly Approved, New Park Promised
Stouffville approved a major fill operation on Bloomington Road, avoiding a provincial bypass that risked oversight, $2.5M in fees, and a four-acre park.
Hall of Fame Expands as Stouffville Honours Local Business Leaders
The Greater Stouffville Chamber of Commerce celebrated a new group of Hall of Fame inductees last week, honouring local legacies and entrepreneurial successes.
Major Review of Zoning Rules, Urban Design Guidelines Gets Underway
Stouffville is rewriting zoning and urban design policies; a broad review will include public consultation, planning studies that will shape future development.
Stouffville Projects $2.7M Surplus, Enabling Capital Levy Pause for 2026
Stouffville expects a $2.7M year-end surplus for 2025, enabling a pause on next year’s capital levy as strong revenues help offset weak development activity.
Urging Residents to Clear Snow Around Fire Hydrants, Stouffville Updates By-Law
A by-law update will explicitly mandate snow clearing around fire hydrants, with heavy fines and an education push meant to protect emergency response times.
N6 Mayors Challenge One-Size-Fits-All Rollout of Ontario’s Blue Box Program
Six York Region mayors are pressing Circular Materials for more blue bin options ahead of the Blue Box transition, and a smaller cart may now be on the table.
Lovatt Eyes Argo’s AI-Directed Buses as Potential Transit Solution for Stouffville, York Region
Stouffville could see new on-demand buses in 2026, as Mayor Lovatt considers Argo a possible transit solution for underserved York Region communities.
55+ Club Redevelopment Debate Rekindled as Mayor Readies Town Hall Series
Mayor Lovatt previewed his fall town halls during a 55+ Club meeting, addressing his defeated redevelopment idea for the club while inviting continued dialogue.
From Parking to Placemaking: Stouffville’s Downtown Urban Plaza Project Begins
Asphalt work is underway for Stouffville’s new Downtown Urban Plaza, a future public space meant to enhance community life and boost activity along Main Street.
