Category: Local News
Stouffville Eyes Major Leisure Centre Expansion as Demand for Aquatics Continues to Grow
New pool, indoor track, expanded programming space, and reorganized facilities have been included in preliminary designs for the estimated $30 million addition.
Staff Recommend Approval for Revised Winona Drive Mosque Proposal
Revised plans for a new Stouffville mosque come to Council May 6, with Town Staff recommending approval following parking and design changes.
YRP Lay Human Trafficking, Child Luring Charges Against Whitchurch-Stouffville Man
Christopher Conlon faces human trafficking and sexual abuse material charges after York Region and Peterborough police safely located a missing child.
Local Tim Hortons Rally Behind Markham Stouffville Hospital as Smile Cookies Return
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie campaign returns April 27, with local proceeds supporting Markham Stouffville Hospital’s growing care and infrastructure needs.
Upton Pushes Back After Mayor Lovatt, Council Reopen Integrity Commissioner Sanctions
Council reopened harassment sanctions against Councillor Rick Upton, setting a remedial training deadline amid disputed claims of prohibited staff interactions.
Whistle Cessation Back on Track After $348K Funding Boost
Council approved $348,500 more for Stouffville’s long-awaited whistle cessation project, bringing total costs to $790K as construction nears.
Questions Remain as Ottawa, Queens Park Push New Development Charge Reductions
Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt warns development charge cuts risk shifting costs to local taxpayers without adequate compensation from senior governments.
Urgent Search Underway for Liver Donor to Save Stouffville Resident Steve Stark
A local family is seeking a living liver donor for longtime Stouffville resident Steve Stark as age limits narrow his window for a lifesaving transplant.
Downtown Heritage District Planning Begins as Growth Pressures Mount
Stouffville launches its Downtown heritage conservation district project alongside MTSA growth planning, aiming to balance preservation with intensification.
April Lineup at Stouffville Library Blends Film, Creativity, and Sustainability
Stouffville Library’s April programming features film screenings, creative workshops, and sustainability-focused events for residents of all ages.
Stouffville’s Sunshine List Grows, but Inflation Adjustments Tell a Different Story
Stouffville’s 2025 Sunshine List grew 12 percent, but adjusted figures reveal far fewer high earners as inflation continues to diminish the metric.
Stouffville Releases 2025 Council Salary Details, Remuneration Exceeds $680K
Council compensation totalled more than $680K last year, with salaries, benefits, and public relations expenses detailed in a just-published annual report.
