Paul Cluff

Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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For a second straight day, you can’t beat the heat at Lions Pool

Community Paul Cluff - July 16, 2025

The city said it is indeed a poop cleanup job, and staff must follow provincial guidelines, which specify certain chlorine levels for a certain amount of time for certain types of foulings.

Your Tim’s Hortons run may have helped send kids to camp

Community Paul Cluff - July 16, 2025

You may have encountered a bigger lineup than usual at your local Tim Hortons. Residents stopped in on Wednesday for their favourite beverage and, in the process, could help support...

Working towards attaining more childcare and senior living spaces

Municipal News Paul Cluff - July 16, 2025

Stratford's mayor will be part of a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday at the new peopleCare long-term care facility on Vivian Line. It replaces the former Mornington Street LTC facility and will offer 288 beds.

Summer road projects to note in St. Marys

Town of St. Marys Paul Cluff - July 15, 2025

A number of asphalt resurfacing projects got underway this week in the Town of St. Marys and will continue over the next three weeks. On-street parking will be impacted in...

Book signing for Stephen Lewis’ new book at Stratford Perth Museum

Entertainment Paul Cluff - July 15, 2025

Lewis said one of the reasons he wrote the book is because Manuel is "woefully underrepresented" in his field, while being an integral part of moving "a whole musical movement forward."

Furniture auction underway at Stratford General Hospital

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Paul Cluff - July 15, 2025

Volunteers at Stratford General Hospital are running a furniture auction that started today and runs until Sunday. They are hoping to raise $5,000 towards the hospital's 'It's In Our Hands...

Driver and passenger arrested after West Perth campground incident

OPP Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

An impaired driving investigation has resulted in charges against the driver and passenger. Perth OPP arrived at a campground in West Perth around midnight Friday after a report of an...

Special air quality statement for Stratford, Perth County

Wildfires Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special air quality statement for the region. Many communities throughout Perth County are impacted.

New Esports Lounge for youth opens Tuesday at Agriplex

Municipal News Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

The city's first dedicated youth Esports lounge is opening up at the Burnside Agriplex. The ENorth Media NextStrat Esports Lounge,...

Stratford House of Blessing building closed for painting project

Community Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

A painting project this week means Stratford House of Blessing is closed but donations can still be dropped off...

Another reminder to stay safe on the water from OPP

OPP Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

Numerous marine incidents over the weekend have led to the Ontario Provincial Police again reminding residents to emphasize safety...

Minor injury to one driver after tractor trailer/SUV collision

OPP Paul Cluff - July 14, 2025

A collision between a tractor trailer and an SUV on Road 164 on Friday resulted in minor injuries to...

Discovery Healthcare camp starts Monday at Stratford General Hospital

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Paul Cluff - July 11, 2025

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, a partner for the camp, said about 16 per cent of Canadians live in rural communities, however, only seven per cent of the country's physicians practice in those areas.

Humour Me has started its run at Here For Now Theatre Company

Community Paul Cluff - July 10, 2025

Described as a gentle rom-com-for-the-stage, Humour Me has started performances at the Here for Now Theatre Company in Stratford.

Fundraising events coming up for Simple Dreams

Community Paul Cluff - July 10, 2025

Richard Kneider and Simple Dreams, a local fundraising organization, have a couple of community events coming up and will be there, as always, scooping ice cream and building community spirit.