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Stratford Summer Music celebrates a quarter century of entertainment

Community Lee Griffi - July 11, 2025

This year’s edition kicks off with a performance of Carmina Burana by German composer Carl Orff on July 17 at The Avondale. Artistic Director Mark Fewer will conduct the concert, kicking off a month of music and conversation.

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.

Repairs (and reinstallation) to portion of Orr Dam now complete

City of Stratford My Stratford Now Staff - July 10, 2025

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority says repairs and reinstallation of the south sluicegate at the R. Thomas Orr Dam are complete.

North Perth resident faces spousal assault charges

Crime My Stratford Now Staff - July 9, 2025

Huron OPP have charged a North Perth resident after an investigation into intimate partner violence. Police responded June 28 to...

This August: A dozen years of Melodies at the Museum

Entertainment Paul Cluff - July 9, 2025

A popular summer concert series returns for its 12th season. St. Marys Museum hosts the Melodies at the Museum summer...

Four shows to get extended runs at Stratford Festival

Stratford Festival Paul Cluff - July 9, 2025

There's more time to catch a performance of four productions at the Stratford Festival thanks to extended runs announced on Wednesday.

Plans on Saturday? Summer Sidewalk Sale happening in downtown Stratford

Business Paul Cluff - July 9, 2025

It's an opportunity to shop and dine downtown, meet some of the city's business owners and their staff, and...

Larson’s fraud case returns to court in October

Crime Paul Cluff - July 9, 2025

A Stratford man facing fraud charges will return to Ontario Court of Justice in the fall. Kevin Larson's case was...

Funding announced for Huron Street/Highway 8 reconstruction

Highways Paul Cluff - July 8, 2025

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced Tuesday that Stratford's Huron Street/Highway 8 reconstruction project will get $3 million in funding...

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