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New seven-storey condo to go up in Stouffville’s west end
Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council Tuesday approved the building of a 7-storey, 139-unit condominium complex in Stouffville. But its not the PACE Geranium complex downtown! Council approved the permit allowing Belcomo Investments & Properties to build the complex at 24 Baker Hill Blvd. in Stouffville’s west end. Also approved was an amendment to existing by-laws allowing... Read More
Bishop, Mayor open new Stouffville school
St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School at the corner of Ninth Line and Hoover Park Drive had a solemn blessing and official opening last Thursday. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick presided over the event. There were student performances and Mayor Wayne Emmerson presented school principal, Diane Sharp with a town flag at the opening. Read More
Accused back in court in Stouffville murder case
A man charged with the death of a Whitchurch-Stouffville woman will be back in court October 16. Paul Kenyon, charged with second-degree murder of Marion Deacon in 2010 had the case put over last week. In March 2010, a residential fire in Gormley claimed the life of Deacon. It was found during a post-mortem, she had died of blunt-force injuries to the head. Read More
Info session on Ash Borer Next Wednesday
The Ontario Urban Forest Council and other Conservation Authorities are asking the Federal Government to get involved with the eradication process of the “Emerald Ash Borer”. York Region has planned an information night on Wednesday May 29th at 7:00 – 9:00pm for residents to learn how the “EAB” affects you, and how to protect your ash trees. The event... Read More
Wrecking ball takes down historic Bartholomew House
It did not take Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs long after the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council issued a demolition permit to tear down a heritage house located on their property west of Stouffville. Crews tore down the 160-year-old house, located at Stouffville Road and McCowan Road, in a matter of days last week. Known as the Bartholomew House, it had fallen into a... Read More
Fire destroys turkey barn north of Stouffville
A devastating fire north of Stouffville has destroyed a two-story barn on the property of a turkey farm. Firefighters were called to Old Homestead Road just west of Pefferlaw, last Friday just after 6:00 p.m. The barn was part of Bill’s Turkey Farm and was so large it could house 12,000 turkeys on its two floors. The barn did not contain any turkeys at the time of the fire. The... Read More
Victoria Day long weekend features fireworks, movie in the park
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville invites families and friends to celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a fireworks show and movie in the park. Enjoy an evening filled with music and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m., Sunday May 19 at the Ballantrae Community Park, 5592 Aurora Road. Fireworks begin at dusk followed by the featured movie Wreck it Ralph (rated PG). The Rolling... Read More
Museum offers free admission on International Museum Day
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville invites families and friends to celebrate International Museum Day with free admission at the Museum tomorrow, May 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of the heritage buildings will be held throughout the day. Each building is set up to represent how it would have looked in the past. The Brown House (Victorian farmhouse) for example, has been restored... Read More
York Region battles invasive insect with Emerald Ash Borer management plan
Approximately 700,000 ash trees in The Regional Municipality of York are at risk of infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This season, many ash trees will succumb to the beetle and it may be the last opportunity to treat ash trees with an insecticide. Residents are invited to learn more about the EAB and its impact by attending an information night on Wednesday, May 29 from... Read More
Gormley murder trial back in court
A pre-trail hearing was conducted yesterday for Paul Kenyon, the man charged in the murder of a Whitchurch-Stouffville woman in 2010. A mistrial was declared in the case back in April of last year after Mr. Kenyon and his lawyer, Ken Murray parted ways. Mr. Kenyon is charged with the second degree murder of Marion Deacon who was killed in a house fire in Gormley in March of 2010. A... Read More
Car Show revving down Main Street tonight
Whistle Radio, the Stouffville Legion and Paint N Panel are presenting the 1st Annual Cruise Night Launch Party today from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Main Street in Stouffville. The Cruise Night Launch Party will be featuring over 100 classic cars on display live music and entertainment. This event is free of charge and it is open to all ages. Main Street from Park Drive to Market Street... Read More
Job seekers heading to Career Fair this Thursday
The forth annual Professional and Technical Career Fair is this Thursday at the Lebovic Centre for the Arts and Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park. Participating Stouffville companies include Strategic Information Technology, Teva Canada and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Numerous job positions will be up for grabs including those in IT, engineering and sales. For... Read More
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