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Getting What You Pay For
On Jan. 18, The Toronto Star and National Post published articles about the proposed salary increases for Whitchurch-Stouffville’s mayor and council, reigniting a firestorm of debate which culminated in the scaled down proposal approved at the Jan. 24 budget meeting. Inevitably, most of the initial reaction focused on the percentage of the proposed increases – a headline-grabbing... Read More
Mayor Emmerson Encourages Youth to Get On ‘Board’ for New Skate Park
A visit to a Council Meeting by a young man by the name of Max James, who demonstrated his passion for the sport of skate boarding, struck a chord with Mayor Wayne Emmerson. Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson (l) and Max James are spearheading a fundraising campaign for a new skate park in Stouffville. The first fundraiser is April 12 at Sleepy Hollow Golf and Country... Read More
Museum opens new digs
The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum has its new digs. After months of construction, the museum’s visitor/community centre opened to the public just before Christmas. It features over 9,000 square feet of space, encompassing offices, a reception area and research space. Krista Rauchenstein (center), Museum Education Programmer, Dorie Billich, Manager of Culture for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,... Read More
Local artists flying high at Silver Jubilee
The Silver Jubilee 55 Plus Club is showcasing the work of two accomplished local artists in December and January. A beautiful painting by Joan Chalmers Joan Chalmers, December’s featured artist of the month, has had a lifetime career as a professional artist. She worked for several large commercial art studios before running her own studio with her partner. In the 1990’s, she... Read More
Local children, familes benefit from your parking tickets
Local children came out the big winners this holiday season at the expense of your parking tickets. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Stouffville Lions Club had another successful Toys for Tickets program this year amassing piles of unwrapped toys, clothing and non-perishable food under their Christmas tree. John and Joe from the Stouffville Lions Club accept 'Toys... Read More
A Stouffville Christmas tradition
Jacob Marley brings Scrooge an unpleasant reminder of the fate that awaits the greedy and selfish. For many families, no seasonal celebration would be complete without A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’s classic tale of greed, hope and redemption. Over the years, this heart-rending story has been adapted into many forms including film, opera, ballet, musical and mime. Motus O... Read More
Santa Claus Parade & Festival of Lights Coming to Town
The Santa Claus Parade begins at 2:00pm this Saturday. Main Street will be closed for the parade that begins at 1:30pm. The parade starts on the Tenth Line from North Street to Main Street and then west on Main Street to Mostar Street. The parade is presented by the Stouffville Kinsmen. The Festival of Lights is this Friday night in the downtown core. The walking tour starts... Read More
Jean Barkey – Her Passionate Gifts of History Will Live On
Last Friday Whitchurch-Stouffville lost one of its most passionate historians. Jean Barkey, an active member of many town organizations including the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and the Whitchurch-Stouffville Historical Society, passed away at the age of 92 at Parkview Home. Jean Pipher (Barkey) was born in Stouffville as a fourth generation Stouffvillite. Jean’s parents,... Read More
Stouffville Remembers War Veterans
Hundreds of Whitchurch-Stouffville residents braved the chilly wind and the odd snowflake to take part in the Stouffville Royal Canadian Legion Br. 459′s Remembrance Day Service this morning. The service began at 10:50 a.m. with ‘O Canada’ and a moment of silence in recognition for all of the men and women who served in our Armed Forces. Whitchurch-Stouffville... Read More
Unique items featured at Beyond Craft
This year’s Beyond Craft show and sale of handcrafted work, presented by The Latcham Gallery, takes place Nov. 10 to 13 at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park. More than 30 Ontario artisans will take part in the event, showcasing beautiful textiles, ceramics, paintings, stained glass, raku, jewellery, handbags, metal art, cards, soap and... Read More
Summitview Public School Kids Excited About Fall
Summitview Public School Leaf Pile Autumn is great time of year for kids to get out and enjoy the outdoors, the crisp air and to watch the leaves change colour. The kids at Summittview Public School were definitely excited to be outdoors enjoying the warm fall weather and appreciating the change of seasons by piling up the biggest pile of leaves they could. Getting out into nature... Read More
Monsters and goblins take over Main Street
Hundreds of costumed kids took over Downtown Stouffville Saturday for some trick or treating. Local businesses handed out candy to the monsters and goblins as part of the Downtown Guided Hunt for Candy organized by the Downtown Stouffville Working Group. ... Read More
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