LOCAL HEADLINES

The federal government’s proposal to implement a tax holiday for Canadians hasn’t been approved yet

Trial by fire might be a good way to describe starting the position of food bank coordinator before Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Original Tillsonburg budget came in at 16% hike

Stratford police is asking the public for assistance identifying a suspect allegedly involved in a snatch-and-grab robbery

Two heartfelt comedies about families, relationships and unconditional love will take the stage.

A St. Marys egg and pullet farmer has been recognized with the 2024 Agricultural Recognition Award.

Fond memories are pouring in following the recent passing of Perth South Mayor and former Perth County warden Jim Aitcheson.

Stratford and District Agricultural Society, which manages the busy Stratford Farmers Market on Saturdays, has raised thousands of dollars

County not willing to burden taxpayers with millions in constriction costs

London Trustee Beth Mai and Oxford County Trustee Dave Cripps have both been re-elected as chair and vice-chair, respectively

Seldom was there a dull moment during the Nov. 15-17 Owen Sound Silver Stick tournament.

The St. Marys Cement U18 A Boys St. Marys Rock were an unstoppable force at the Nov. 15-17 Collingwood Silver Stick tournament.

Anyone who has needed to make a left turn from James Street South onto Queen Street East can attest to the danger that intersection poses.

The shortage of family doctors has been a growing problem for not only the region, but Ontario writ large.

The First World War and Second World War might have been fought in Europe, but it had very real consequences for Stratfordians

When Perth County separated from the Huron District in 1853, one of the conditions was that it build a land registry office, courthouse and gaol in Stratford, the county seat. The first courthouse and gaol (jail) were on Elizabeth Street, at Hamilton Street, with the courthouse facing William Street. Within several years, it was obvious the jail was not adequate; it was too small and poorly ventilated. After years of debate, the decision was made to build anew. The preferred

“I hope some of you brought pillows,” Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma said on Oct. 29 to kick off this year’s iteration of the annual Community Recognition Awards. “We are going to recognize 311 individuals, from athletics to clubs to music, all – regardless of their achievements – have been great ambassadors of our city.”

For the fifth year in a row, Stratford and area residents will have the opportunity to help a local family in need this holiday season through the Adopt-a-Family Stratford initiative.

Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Spiderman, oh my! So much to see at this year’s Christmas Market hosted by the lovely ladies at the Stratford Makers Market.

Though there are plenty of reasons to buy a Passport to Savings this year, be it the thousands of dollars in deals contained within or supporting the numerous local businesses offering those deals, perhaps the best reason to make that $50 purchase is to give back to three local organizations dedicated to helping area residents in need.