Category: Local News
Police Seek Suspects After Gunfire Damages Stouffville Residence Thursday Morning
York Regional Police are investigating after gunfire struck an occupied Stouffville home early Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Strawberry Festival Returns For Another Weekend Of Community Tradition
The 42nd Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing thousands to Memorial Park for live entertainment, family events, community traditions, and local strawberries.
Ninth Line Visioning Process Delivers Compromise For Musselman’s Lake
Musselman’s Lake residents were updated on plans to slow traffic and rehab Ninth Line in advance of a road transfer deal between Stouffville and York Region.
Winona Mosque Refusal Appealed to OLT as Search for Alternative Site Continues
Darul Khair Centre has appealed Council’s rejection of a proposed mosque at 27 Winona Drive as negotiations continue in hopes of avoiding an OLT hearing.
Hotel Concept Draws Intrigue, But New Gateway Townhouse Plan Faces Criticism
Councillors and residents questioned a 176-townhouse proposal at Highway 48 and Main Street, citing significant departures from Stouffville’s gateway vision.
York Region Readies Major Summer Maintenance For Stouffville Road
The Region is resurfacing Stouffville Road between Highways 48 and 404, with overnight construction, temporary lane closures, and intersection upgrades planned.
Council Reviews Massive Five-Tower Development Proposal for Stouffville’s Gateway
Times Group’s proposed 1,332-unit development at Highway 48 and Stouffville Road is prompting calls for new parkland while threatening a contested wetland.
Mayor Lovatt To Seek Reelection as Early Council Contests Emerge in Stouffville
Mayor Iain Lovatt launched his 2026 reelection campaign as Stouffville’s municipal election season gets underway.
Agritourism Strategy Explores New Land Uses to Protect Stouffville Farms
Amid calls for clear limits, Stouffville believes expanded on-farm land uses will boost farm viability, attract investment, and preserve agricultural lands.
Memorial Park To Host Another Packed Summer Events Schedule
Friday night’s Victoria Day fireworks launched Stouffville’s 2026 events season, which features festivals, concerts, movies, and new community programming.
Mosque Proposal Refused as Council Deviates From Its Own Official Plan
Stouffville Council rejected a proposed Winona Drive mosque despite Staff support, a decision that could lead to another Ontario Land Tribunal reversal.
Ladies’ Night Set for Stouffville’s Main Street on May 6
The Village of Stouffville’s Ladies’ Night will bring shopping, dining, entertainment, and a Mother’s Day theme to Main Street on May 6.
