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Bear Sightings: What To Do If You Encounter A Bear

9 hours ago

Bears have been spotted recently near populated areas in Stouffville. Bears want to avoid humans. Most encounters are not aggressive and attacks are rare. But if you feel a bear poses an immediate threat to your personal safety or the safety of others, call 911 or local police. 

On-Street Parking Restrictions and Road Closures for June 29 to July 2

June 26, 2024

Please be advised of the following road closures and temporary parking restrictions in effect this long weekend for Strawberry Festival, Main Street Classic Car Show and Canada Day Fireworks. Park Drive, from Burkholder St. to the Leisure Centre Driveway (2 Park Drive) will be closed Monday, July 1, 6 a.m. through Tuesday, July 2, 12 p.m. for Canada Day Fireworks. Main Street (from O'Brien Ave to Park Dr) will be closed for the Main Street Classic Car Show on Saturday, June 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burkholder Street, from Park Dr. to the Leisure Centre Driveway (2 Park Drive) will be closed Monday, July 1, 6 a.m. through Tuesday, July 2, 12 p.m. for Canada Day Fireworks. To accommodate The Strawberry Festival, on-street parking will be restricted to one side of the street on many of the streets surrounding Memorial Park. For a full listing of the streets impacted, please visit townofws.ca/closures.

Notice of Passage: Elimination of Phase-In for Development Charge Rates

June 26, 2024

Notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2024, the Council of the Town of Stouffville approved the elimination of the phase-in period for development charge rates. This decision follows the passage of Bill 185, which received royal assent on June 6, 2024, and removes the requirement for municipalities to phase in development charge rates.

Canada Day Fun & Holiday Hours

June 24, 2024

Join in the fun throughout the holiday weekend with drop-in programs and events! Town facilities will have modified hours on the Canada Day Holiday

Construction Notice: Ministry of Transportation Rehabilitation of Highway 404

June 18, 2024

The purpose of this project is to restore the ride quality of the pavement, rehabilitate Bloomington and CNR bridges, and decrease ongoing maintenance demands. The construction activities will be during the day and night to complete the project. The duration of construction will be approximately from May 2024 to the Fall of 2026.

Bat tests positive for rabies virus in York Region

June 17, 2024

The Regional Municipality of York has received confirmation a bat has tested positive for the rabies virus in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. This is the first confirmed rabies case in York Region in 2024. While the risk of rabies infection remains low, York Region is reminding residents to be aware of what they can do to prevent rabies.

Notice: Heritage Conservation Districts

June 17, 2024

This Notice is to advise that in accordance with Section 41 of Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, Chapter O.18 the Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville at its meeting on June 5th, 2024 has made the decision to: Pass By-laws 2024-068-DS, 2024-069-DS, and 2024-070-DS To designate Heritage Conservation Districts.

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