Every toast, shared story and bid at the auction supports local Rotary projects
Rotary Club of Stratford is getting set to host Scotch Mist, one of their more popular fundraisers, on Oct. 25 at the Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel.Â
Battle against homelessness depends on community cooperation
The mayor said he is committed to making any solution community-based to make a concrete difference.
Road closures in downtown Stratford for filming of Christmas movie
The City said the filming is happening at Market Square and along Wellington Street, which does require a temporary road closure and putting some parking spaces out of service.
Survivor-advocate Rachel Walker to speak at Take Back the Night walk and rally
Julia Church, vice chair with Stop Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee of Perth County, said the message for the Sept. 19 event at Market Square is a serious one.Â
‘Aging with optimism’ focus of open house, wellness and multicultural fair
Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association is running an Open House, Wellness and Multicultural Fair this Saturday at the Agriplex Community Hall.
Flag at city hall lowered today to honour Graham Greene
Greene, an acclaimed performer on stage and screen, died last week after an illness.Â
Ongoing project to bring road closures and detours for O’Loane Avenue
The City of Stratford announced that work related to the O'Loane Avenue Trunk Sanitary Sewer extension project is starting today, and will continue for four months.
Ritsma says more supportive housing needed to help those in need
Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma believes even one person living on the street is too many, but the city is continuing to address the issue through its homelessness strategy.
Temporary homelessness shelter on docket for council meeting
Councillor Geza Wordofa will be bringing forward a motion regarding the possibility of adding a temporary winter shelter, which would be in the Rotary Complex, into the next city budget.
Stratford Kidney Walk will support research and programs
The event is organized by the Kidney Foundation Of Canada's Waterloo Wellington and District Chapter, and officials said proceeds support research projects and offer programs for those affected by kidney disease.
$200K in funding available through SPCF community grants program
Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation announced today they're opening the Fall application of their Community Grants Program.