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“Science of Breeding Tomatoes” virtual field tour links students with space agriculture and an international tomato breeder
International commercial tomato breeder Kelsie MacLellan of HeinzSeed, the agriculture and breeding unit of KraftHeinz in Leamington, not only develops tomato varieties for use around the world but also sends seeds into outer space.
Diane Baltaz
Apr 23, 2025


April 14 council briefs: Councillors oppose strong mayor powers
lthough Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma previously told the Times that he was in favour of some, though not all, of the strong mayor powers dangled by the Government of Ontario

Connor Luczka
Apr 18, 2025


Local federal election candidates agree, but mostly disagree, in Stratford debate
With the federal election in the home stretch now, the local race here in Perth-Wellington is heating up.

Connor Luczka
Apr 18, 2025


Ontario Street closed for 2 hours for fallen turkey clean-up
After a transport truck carrying turkey carcasses on its way to a feed mill made a sudden stop on Ontario Street, the street had to be closed down for two hours to clean up the resulting mess.
Stratford Times staff
Apr 17, 2025


Jack Searson presented with Lloyd Richards Director’s Award of Merit
Local pilot Jack Searson was presented with the Lloyd Richards Director’s Award of Merit at a recent COPA 45 meeting on April 9 at the Goderich Regional Airport.
Kate Smith
Apr 17, 2025


Top Hat Ceremony welcomes arrival of first ship to dock in Goderich this spring
Goderich Council members gathered at the harbour on March 31 to celebrate the first ship to dock in Goderich’s port.
Kate Smith
Apr 17, 2025


New Hamburg auction house at the centre of new tv show on Rogers
Miller & Miller Auctions, a New Hamburg-based auction house renowned for selling some of Canada’s most valuable and intriguing collectibles worldwide, made its television debut on Rogers TV

Galen Simmons
Apr 17, 2025


Tillsonburg asks for pause on strong mayor powers
Tillsonburg council asked for a pause on the province’s move to implement strong mayor powers.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


Ontario government proposes expansion of strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including St. Marys
The Government of Ontario is continuing to bolster the unilateral decision-making powers of mayors across the province with a proposal to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, including St. Marys.

Galen Simmons
Apr 16, 2025


Cleaning up the Thames River for 26 years
On Saturday, April 12, 78 volunteers showed up to help with the 26th annual Thames River Cleanup in St. Marys.

Wendy Lamond
Apr 16, 2025


St. Marys DCVI student Carson Van Fleet wins Skills Ontario qualifier, will compete provincially
St. Marys will be represented at the Skills Ontario provincial competition for secondary students this May.

Emily Stewart
Apr 16, 2025


GM laying off hundreds of CAMI employees
Union calls on feds to help

Lee Griffi
Apr 11, 2025


Leatherbarrow cleared by city’s IC
Councillors to take conflict of interest training session

Lee Griffi
Apr 10, 2025


What is going on in Woodstock high schools – part 2
Local officials eyeing new school police program but turned down by TVDSB

Lee Griffi
Apr 10, 2025


More than 70 cases identified in Huron-Perth during ongoing Ontario measles outbreak
By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local public-health officials are continuing to do everything they can to curb the...

Galen Simmons
Apr 9, 2025


Lincs up 3-0 on Nats in West semi-final
Heading into Game 4 on April 9, the St. Marys Lincolns were one win away from their third consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance.

Spencer Seymour
Apr 9, 2025


St. Marys Community Players to stage family comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods
St. Marys Community Players’ spring production will bring heartfelt laughter and family connections to the stage at Town Hall Theatre.

Galen Simmons
Apr 9, 2025


Ginseng stays as the “consistent crop” at Malecki Farms
Blaine, 27, and his brother, Brent, 31, grew up with ginseng, on Malecki Farms, located on Pleasant Ridge Road near Brantford.
Diane Baltaz
Apr 9, 2025


Ontario produce growers talk tariffs
On the first day of his second term as President of the US, Donald Trump announced that he would be imposing an additional 25% tariffs.
Tamara Botting
Apr 9, 2025


Years of determination and heart pay off at Rockton World’s Fair
Over 100 4-H dairy members from both central and southern Ontario competed, with 15-year-old Coleman awarded reserve grand champion showman.
Laura Richardson
Apr 9, 2025
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