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Library at the heart of our community
News that the town could consider moving the library away from the downtown core is cause for concern among those who strongly believe, as we do, that the facility belongs in a residential area at the heart of the community. Read More Read More
Healthy people walking
On March 20, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Stouffville Legion 459 hosted a delicious roast beef luncheon at their new premises on Mostar Drive. Read More Read More
Keeping out of hot water
In recent weeks, some local residents have reported receiving door-to-door solicitations from people who say they are “assessing” hot water heaters in area homes. Read More Read More
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. Read More Read More
Core values
Core values Revitalizing the downtown core in tough economic times, particularly with the emergence of big box retailers, is a perennial challenge for this and many other small towns and suburban communities. Read More Read More
‘Tis the season
At this time of year, while many families and friends celebrate together, others are struggling to make ends meet, or coping with illness and loss. And that’s when the cacophony surrounding Christmas, or the Holiday Season, or whatever you prefer to call it, can be so difficult to bear. Stouffville has a long tradition of volunteerism, and never more so than at Christmas. Among... Read More
Call fatigue
Although it seems mercifully long ago now, the Ontario provincial election was an interesting study in how tactics can turn voters off. Read More Read More
Voting for democracy
On Oct. 6, Whitchurch-Stouffville residents will go to the polls for the third time in less than a year; on this occasion to cast their votes for the next provincial government. Although many people may be suffering from campaign fatigue, the low turnout in most elections is a sad commentary on our collective commitment to democracy. Read More Read More
Terry’s legacy
September is a time for returning to the classroom, starting new projects and getting back into a serious routine. It is also the month we celebrate Terry Fox’s heroic attempt to run across Canada in 1980, raising funds and awareness for cancer research, and creating a legacy that has lasted longer than his own short life. Read More Read More
The Green Red Show
The Green Red Show The Strawberry Festival is Whitchurch-Stouffville’s biggest party of the year and nobody puts on a better show. But an event like this doesn’t just happen. It take months of planning and hard work on the part of the dedicated group of people who make up the festival committee. They donate thousands of hours to create a unique celebration of our country and... Read More
