A average of 1,600 people visited the House of Blessing Food Bank each month in 2025
According to Resource Coordinator for the Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank Aaron Balzer, the food bank has seen an average of 1,600 people visiting every month this year.
Poppy campaign an annual reminder about sacrifice and service
Poppy boxes will be distributed throughout the community and residents can donate some cash for a poppy and help support Legion programs and initiatives.Â
Stratford Kinsmen ‘Catch the Ace’ padding some pockets with cash
Run by the Kinsmen Club of Stratford, in partnership with the Stratford Army Navy, Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 261, and the Knights of Columbus, Catch the Ace supports local community projects.
Get your scare on with these Halloween events in Stratford
On Friday, Stratford Y-Youth Programs are hosting a Halloween party for ages 13 to 18 at the Y from 3 to 6 p.m., with a costume party, pumpkin decorating and snacks included.
Steve Zurbrigg with Stratford Legion Br 8
Steve Zurbrigg has all the details on the Stratford Legion poppy campaign
Good Morning, Tuesday October 28th
Good morning weather forecast with Jamie Cottle
Open house feedback on Huron Street project on docket for council meeting
Project Engineer Nathan Bottema is presenting a management report to council about the project's second phase, which aims to replace underground infrastructure and renew the roadway and sidewalks of Huron from John Street to Matilda Street.
GOHL: Mixed bag of weekend results for local junior B teams
Win and a shootout loss for Stratford Warriors over the weekend.
New venue and format for Business Excellence Awards
Chamber GM Aaron Martin said feedback indicated guests want to mingle more at the awards, rather than sit at one table for the majority of the night.
‘Low quality’ audio-visuals at council could be getting an overhaul
In the city's 2026 draft budget, one project looks to fully replace the current audio-visual technology in council chambers with a solution that would lead to improved lighting, microphones, and camera systems that can better capture and broadcast meeting participants.
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance recognized with provincial award
The Alliance said it has received the Provincial Conversion Rate Award from Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network, which recognizes hospitals that reach or surpass the 63 percent conversion rate target.




