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.
Stouffville Updates Action Plan In Second Bid For Federal Housing Accelerator Funds
The Housing Accelerator Fund aims to incentivize and facilitate expedited delivery of additional housing through zoning and policy reforms. The second stream will provide a total of $400 million to eligible municipalities.
Tabled 2025 York Region Budget Prioritizes Community Safety Spending
The budget outlines $4.6 billion in operating and capital spending for 2025 and proposes a combined 4.55% Regional tax levy increase. If approved, the levies would add an estimated $126 to the average Stouffville household’s property tax bill.
York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson Announces Retirement
Emmerson first assumed his current role in 2014 and will step down on November 29, 2024. His political career has spanned nearly 40 years, including 17 years as Stouffville’s mayor.
Entrepreneurs Wanted: New Business to Win $50K in Stouffville Village Competition
Applications are now open for the Stouffville Village Small Business Challenge, which will offer up to $50,000 to one winning business plan to be executed through a Downtown Main Street storefront.
Village Advisory Committee to Replace Chamber-Led Business Area Supports
Stouffville is establishing the committee to support and promote Downtown Main Street and its businesses. The move follows the Chamber of Commerce’s June decision to end an existing memorandum of understanding with the Town, which sees them acting in a similar capacity.
New Convertus Biogas Facility to Slash York Region Waste Costs and Emissions
The plant is part of a $490 million contract with York Region to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic green bin materials annually. The transition to local processing is projected to save the Region $85 million and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 15,000 tonnes every year.