Melissa Dunphy
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‘Better than Christmas’: Animal rescue’s annual release set for May 24
Angie Hurst provides a loving home for unwanted large animals.Water buffalo, horses, llamas, cattle, donkeys and more will be released into their "field of dreams" at Out of the...
How to be prepared for Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada starts on Sunday.The provincial theme this year is "Plan for Every Season" and Huron Perth Public Health is reminding residents that everyone has a...
HPPH reports measles exposures in Listowel and Wingham
Huron Perth Public Health announced this afternoon (May 2) two new measles exposures, one in Listowel, the other in Wingham.The first occurred at Listowel Clinic of the Listowel-Wingham and...
Entertained you will be: Stratford Concert Band all set for ‘May the 4th’ performance
The force is strong with the Stratford Concert Band as they prepare for their 'May the 4th' Star Wars-themed performance.The band is bringing the film soundscapes of Star Wars...
Meet a mini therapy horse at the Stratford Film Festival’s next screening
The Stratford Film Festival is back for their next screening on May 17 with the award-winning documentary The Cowboy and the Queen.Â
The movie tells the true story of the...
Plant sale is a celebration of students environmental dedication
Eco-minded Stratford District Secondary School students are gearing up for a big event.
The 10th annual plant sale set for May 10 is organized by the green industries class.
Grade 10...
Rae announces funding supporting local victims of crime
Perth County OPP's West Perth detachment are getting $150,000 to support victims and survivors of crime.Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced the funding on Tuesday.Rae said in a media release...
Buy a smile cookie this week to donate to local hospitals
Smile Cookie week is back at Tim Hortons in Stratford and St.Marys until Sunday.You can make a difference by purchasing a $2 Smile Cookie in Stratford. One hundred per...
HPPH reports two measles community exposures at Stratford General Hospital
Huron Perth Public Health announced this afternoon (April 29) two new measles exposures.The first occurred on the second floor...
Severe thunderstorm watch for Stratford and area this afternoon into early evening
1:35 PM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for:Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth CountyConditions...
Mayor reassures residents hydrant flushing ‘doesn’t impact the quality of the water’
Stratford's annual spring hydrant flushing is underway and the city has seen an increase in the number of calls,...
UPDATED: Conservative MP Nater wins again in Perth-Wellington
Conservative John Nater has secured his seat in the Perth-Wellington riding.Nater was elected as the Member of Parliament in...
Federal election live: Nater wins MP seat in Perth-Wellington
04-29-2025 12:45 a.m. In the latest from Elections Canada, John Nater has secured his seat for a fourth term.Currently sitting...
Updated: HPPH warns of measles exposures at three local hospitals
UPDATE: Huron Perth Public Health announced this afternoon two more new measles exposures that happened in the region.One of...
North Perth OPP receives more than $12.5K for video surveillance systems
On Friday (April 25), Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced that the OPP North Perth detachment will be receiving more...
Bigger and better: Bijou reopens May 6 in Stratford in a new spot
A culinary mainstay is getting a new home after a devastating fire last October.Bijou Restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled...
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Not going anywhere: Dragon Boat Festival to take place in Stratford
Festival organizers announced they have all the approvals needed to pump water from a gravel pit to the Avon River ahead of race day.
Swans missing in Stratford: ‘We just don’t have any idea how they vanished like that’
Five swans are unaccounted for on the city of Stratford's main river system and city officials are asking residents to keep an eye out for them.Â
Foot chase leads to drug charges for Perth East woman
Charges include three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, failing to wear a helmet on a power-assisted bicycle and failing to stop for police.Â
Youth Unlimited Mitchell getting set for a couple of big events
Youth Unlimited YFC Mitchell is part of Youth for Christ, a worldwide Christian movement working with young people around the globe.
‘One Big Family’: Fundraiser for International Overdose Awareness Day
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth has announced an awareness event recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, a day focused on honouring lives lost to overdose by hosting events and educating communities.
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