There was an enigmatic speech from a business leader, heartfelt dedications to family and colleagues and a moment to pause, slow down and take a breath. It was a full house at the Arden Park Hotel for the Stratford and District Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Awards on Thursday night. The...

A gastrointestinal outbreak has been declared over at Seaforth Community Hospital. Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance officials say it was first confirmed in the hospital's Inpatient Unit on April 27. They say the virus responsible for the outbreak was identified as Norovirus which is commonly referred to as the stomach flu and...

Community Living Stratford and Area has reached an agreement with unionized employees. The deal will last until March 31, 2026, the organization announced. A non-profit that provides person-centered supports, services and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities, CLSA has 190 unionized employees. CLSA Executive Director Trevor McGregor told My Stratford Now that...

The Savour and Sip Trail has returned for another season, with even more stops. The trail showcases more than 25 local businesses who have chosen savoury and sweet delights for trail participants. The curated trail allows visitors and locals to enjoy the outdoors, surrounded by "picturesque scenery, historic landmarks  and the...

One person is dead after a collision involving an off-road vehicle near Atwood. First responders were called out to the crash on Line 72, east of Perth Road 158, around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after Perth County OPP says a passenger vehicle and an off-road vehicle collided. One person in the...

A local librarian has won the Leadership in Adult Readers' Advisory award. Melanie Kindrachuk, Public Service Librarian at Stratford Public Library, received the honour from the Ontario Public Library Association. The award honours excellence in readers’ advisory service to adults, according to a media release from Stratford Public Library. Reader's advisory is...