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Upcoming Fundraiser aims to support homeless youth

Housing Hussam Elghussein - August 15, 2025

On Sunday, a musical fundraiser is set to take place at the Livery Yard Stratford to support ShelterLink Youth Services.

First-ever Filipino Festival set to run in Stratford

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 15, 2025

The Filipino-Canadian Community (FCC) in Perth-Huron has announced the first-ever Filipino Festival in Stratford, an event aimed to showcase traditional and fused Filipino cuisine, food businesses, and the Filipino culture.

25th Stratford Summer Music Season ended on a high note

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 14, 2025

Sunday marked the end of the 25th Stratford Summer Music Season, a four-week series of shows and performances throughout Stratford.

Annual autism walk returns to Stratford next month

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 14, 2025

Autism Ontario has announced its 17th annual Stratford Walk, a fundraising event focused on raising money for the organization's West Region.

Lake Victoria water levels increasing following debris removal

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 14, 2025

The City of Stratford posted an update Wednesday on the refilling of the lake.

Dragon Boat Festival may have to move to a new body of water

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 14, 2025

The popular event returns next month, with 40-plus teams taking part in the races.

More than 100 people to lose power Thursday morning

City of Stratford Hussam Elghussein - August 13, 2025

That's from Festival Hydro, showing on their outage map that 108 people will lose power around the Falstaff Street and Milton Street area.

Ritsma will run again for Stratford mayor in 2026

City of Stratford Paul Cluff - August 13, 2025

Ritsma was elected after a three person race in 2022. He defeated architect Robert Ritz by 345 votes. Kathy Vassilakos, a former city councillor, finished third in voting.

Perth South resident hid from police in the bushes after collision

OPP Paul Cluff - August 13, 2025

A 47-year-old is charged with dangerous operation, impaired operation and obstructing a police officer and his driver's license was suspended for 90 days.

Local families needed as host families for international students this school year

Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hussam Elghussein - August 13, 2025

The Huron-Perth Catholic District Board has announced they will welcome international students to their schools this upcoming school year through their International Student Program.