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Dare to Dream at the upcoming Provocation Ideas Festival

Community Hussam Elghussein - August 1, 2025

This year's theme is called City Of Dreamers, one that festival founding director Mark Rosenfeld says is the second year of a three-year programming cycle by the same name.

UPDATED: Debris cleared away, sluice gate closed…how about some rain?

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 31, 2025

With the gate now closed, Lake Victoria can replenish. How quickly that happens, depends on rainfall.

Humane Society gets $100K for fundraising program

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 31, 2025

The campaign aims to expand the society's capacity to meet increasing community needs by building a new community outreach centre.

Safety first: New pedestrian crossovers installed in Stratford

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 30, 2025

On social media today, the City announced they've installed two new crossovers to increase pedestrian safety in the community.

Mitchell man will pay off bills, invest after $100K lotto win

Community Paul Cluff - July 30, 2025

The father of three said he was shocked to see the amount after using a ticket checker.

Lake Victoria to be drained for debris removal

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 29, 2025

During last Thursday's storm, a sluice gate at the RT Orr Dam on the Avon River opened automatically to release water and prevent floodings of roads and upstream buildings.

Ballinran Entertainment celebrates 30 years of telling the stories that matter

Community My Stratford Now Staff - July 29, 2025

The company creates content around the world with "community storytelling to internationally acclaimed documentaries and cultural diplomacy initiatives."

International Puppet Festival returns to Stratford this long weekend

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 28, 2025

It's a four day event where puppeteers from Finland, Spain, Italy, and parts of Canada perform multiple puppetry shows that feature music, dancing, poetry, and storytelling.

Celebrating 50 years of the Avon Trail with a gala dinner

Community Paul Cluff - July 28, 2025

Tom Kimber with the Avon Trail club said 200 members keep an eye on a trail that runs from St. Marys in the west to Conestogo in the east.

‘Butch’ Blake’s dream becomes reality with new permanent cricket pitch in Stratford

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 25, 2025

The team calls it the Butch Blake Memorial Cricket Ground, named after renowned Festival actor and cricket lover Mervyn 'Butch' Blake, who performed for 42 seasons in a row.

Another Stratford treasure hunt weekend starts Friday

Community Hussam Elghussein - July 25, 2025

The City of Stratford has announced another Treasure Hunt Weekend, where for three days residents can place items they don't need out on the curb for anyone to collect.