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Hussam Elghussein

Hussam is a reporter with Vista Radio, where he has been covering a wide range of stories — from local accidents to provincial announcements — since late 2022. Originally from London, Ont., he is also passionate about video games, film, and theatre.

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The community is the winner after Battle Of The Badges game

Last Sunday's Battle Of The Badges took place in Perth East, where Perth County OPP and Mutual Firefighters faced off to raise funds for Victim Services of Huron-Perth. 

Free event promises bluegrass music and food in Stratford

Bluegrass Brunch returns this Sunday at the Local Community Food Centre, featuring a brunch with a Dr. Seuss theme and performances from The Blurry Pickers and special guests.

Changes on the way for Stratford’s recycling program

According to a report by City Supervisor of Waste Operations Emily Skelding, Circular Materials will be responsible for managing Stratford's curbside residential BlueBox collection program starting Jan. 1.

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.

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The community is the winner after Battle Of The Badges game

Last Sunday's Battle Of The Badges took place in Perth East, where Perth County OPP and Mutual Firefighters faced off to raise funds for Victim Services of Huron-Perth. 

Here’s how to have your say on the City of Stratford’s 2026 budget

A number of pop-up city budget events are scheduled in November at Stratford Farmer's Market, the Local Community Food Centre and Stratford Mall.

Free event promises bluegrass music and food in Stratford

Bluegrass Brunch returns this Sunday at the Local Community Food Centre, featuring a brunch with a Dr. Seuss theme and performances from The Blurry Pickers and special guests.

Changes on the way for Stratford’s recycling program

According to a report by City Supervisor of Waste Operations Emily Skelding, Circular Materials will be responsible for managing Stratford's curbside residential BlueBox collection program starting Jan. 1.

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.
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