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City council vote in favour of extending Connection Centre hours
Stratford city council reviewed the ‘Not One More Night’ Winter Warming Solutions report, which recommended extending the Centre hours from noon to 5 pm Monday to Friday, to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., seven days a week, for six months in the colder seasons.
Lights, Camera, Action: Line-up announced for Stratford Film Fest
Festival organizers has announced the line-up of projects ahead of this year's event, which is running from November 6 to 9.
Clinton Public Hospital emergency department will temporarily close
The department closes Monday night at 8 p.m., and re-open for regular hours at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Rollover leads to multiple injuries, driver airlifted to hospital
At 1:55 a.m. Saturday, the vehicle left the roadway near the intersection of Perth Road 160 and Perth Line 36, causing it to roll over.
Video urges Stratford community to support Royal Canadian Legion ahead of Remembrance Day
The video was posted on Thursday, with the company asking the community to provide funds to the Legion to ensure November 11 ceremonies can continue.
Petition launched to bring awareness to youth homelessness
Stratford's Shelterlink Youth Services have been collecting signatures since the Thanksgiving long weekend to get the federal government to proclaim November 17 as that day.
CleanFix to expand operations in Stratford, leading to more jobs
The expansion was announced in a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today at the CleanFix at 250 Wright Boulevard, with the company constructing a new facility.
Section of Romeo Street to close for emergency training
The City of Stratford said the staged exercise is taking place on Romeo Street near the River Gardens Retirement Residence on October 23.
One step closer to God: Million dollar stairs project wrapping up at St. Joe’s
Crews planned to finish the project last year, but difficulties came up including contaminated soil, a wet spring, and deficient concrete.
You can trick or treat early with BIA Halloween event
The BIA has announced the second annual Halloween in Downtown Stratford, where families go trick-or-treating in the downtown with their costumed kids and pets.
Fall Harvest Festival continues to bring family fun this October
The Fall Harvest Festival runs at McCully's Hill Farm in St. Marys during the weekends, where residents take part in activities like a corn maze, pumpkin catapult, and sand mountain.
St. Joseph’s Church now temporarily closed in Stratford
According to Avon-Thames Catholic Family of Parishes, the church is temporarily closed because of ongoing construction, with no access to the side entrance or accessible entrance.
Ending Homeless Committee working on housing proposal
The Ending Homelessness Committee have been working on this proposal, which would include emergency and long-term solutions for Stratford's homeless population.
Provocation Ideas Festival to kick off with Maker Universe event
The Provocation Ideas Festival's Maker Universe: Constructing Futures is an imagination event, focusing on figuring out what makes a small city future ready.
L’Arche Stratford’s Walk ‘n Roll aims to fund new building
The group's annual Walk 'n Roll is returning this month, where residents will walk around Upper Queens Park for an hour on October 18.
UTRCA says access to recreation areas extended six weeks
The authority said that includes day use-access of Wildwood and Fanshawe conservation areas for an extra six weeks, starting Oct. 20.
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General Motors shuttering production in Ingersoll – Future of the massive CAMI plant unclear
In April 2022, the federal government and the province each committed $259 million to GM’s facilities — including the CAMI plant in Ingersoll — to support a large-scale transformation into electric vehicle production.
City council vote in favour of extending Connection Centre hours
Stratford city council reviewed the ‘Not One More Night’ Winter Warming Solutions report, which recommended extending the Centre hours from noon to 5 pm Monday to Friday, to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., seven days a week, for six months in the colder seasons.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame hosting premiere of Expos sports doc tonight
Guests can peruse Expos artifacts on display at the museum, including the last home plate ever used at Olympic Stadium.
Author to discuss life and legacy of NHL great Howie Morenz
Morenz won three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens in a prolific career.
Second season of Evolving Entrepreneurship launched by Stratford Perth Centre for Business
The first episode was released on Monday featuring Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law.
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