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With the recent snowfall and more expected in the forecast, Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents of the importance in keeping fire hydrants clear of ice and snow.  
A fire has the potential of doubling in size every minute and can consume an entire room in as little as three minutes. A snow covered fire hydrant delays fire suppression efforts which could result in additional property damage, injuries, or even lives lost.
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The Town has announced the openings of five more outdoor ice-skating rinks following a very successful two-week trial at Greenwood Park. In addition to the Greenwood Park outdoor rink, rinks at Sunnyridge Park, Wheler's Mill Park, Madori Park, Gar Lehman Park and Vandorf Parks are now open, effective immediately.
With the Town having six ice rinks now open and properly maintained, we remind residents once again to enjoy these rinks and not stormwater ponds for skating. These...
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The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville announced today that because of shortfalls in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 19 unionize and non-unionized full-time staff have been temporarily laid off.
The staff layoffs are contained to the Leisure and Community Services Department and will result in the complete closure of all Town facilities, the cancellation of all Town events and the cancellation of all programs and camps, both online and in-person.  The layoffs...
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Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council on Tuesday approved a COVID-19 deferral policy for water and tax bill relief. There is now a 60-day grace period for upcoming tax and water payments to relieve property owners requiring financial support due to the pandemic.
The grace period applies to any tax or water bill with due dates between January 27, 2021 and June 30, 2021. Property owners wishing to request deferral of payments for the bill due date of January 27, 2021 have until...
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As a result of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement today of extended COVID-19 lockdown measures, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has closed or further limited several services.
To help further stop the spread of the virus, Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Hall remains closed, and services requiring appointments have been suspended.  The Town has also closed all outdoor skating rinks, toboggan hills and the off-leash dog park for the next 28 days.
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