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Advisory groups can influence local government decision-making and volunteers can learn new skills, learn how municipal government works, and make new connections.

The authority said that includes day use-access of Wildwood and Fanshawe conservation areas for an extra six weeks, starting Oct. 20.

Ritsma was in Washington recently and talked with officials about manufacturing, tool and die, aerospace and the auto sector - all components of Stratford's economy.

Association founder and city councillor Geza Wordofa said the idea came after a motion he put forward to city council about the possibility of adding a temporary emergency shelter in the Rotary Complex didn't pass in September.

The not-for-profit accepts cash and purchases toys wholesale. Volunteers deliver the toys to children in the community.

That's according to the most recent MNP Consumer Index report, done by Ipsos, which found that 31 per cent of Ontarians lowered their utility consumption, while 26 per cent are eating less food.

Mayor Martin Ritsma's biweekly check in, keeping us up to date on what's happening in our community

John Gray gives us the details on A Child's Smile's 35th year and upcoming fundraiser

Both local teams are on the road tonight in the GOHL.