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Council unanimously rejects strong mayor powers, but they are coming to Stratford anyway
Undemocratic, upsetting, offensive, broken, and scary were just some of the words Stratford city council used to describe the strong mayor powers bestowed on Mayor Martin Ritsma on May 1.

Connor Luczka
May 1


April 28 marks National Day of Mourning across Canada
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning across Canada, a time to remember and honour those who have lost their lives or been injured due to a workplace tragedy. The day also sheds light on the importance of improving health and safety in the workplace

Amanda Modaragamage
May 1


Nater wins fourth consecutive term as opposition MP for Perth-Wellington
With 140 of 222 polls reporting by just before midnight April 28, Conservative incumbent John Nater has been elected member of parliament for Perth-Wellington and will serve his fourth consecutive term as a member of the opposition party.

Galen Simmons
Apr 29


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

Connor Luczka
Apr 23


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


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


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


March 24 council briefs: City staff investigating tax-deferral program
After this year’s 5.46 per-cent property tax increase had many residents worried about their bills, Stratford city council approved the inve

Connor Luczka
Apr 4


Perth-Wellington heads to the ballot … again
Not a month after the provincial election wrapped up on Feb. 27 this year, Perth-Wellington and the rest of Canada will be heading to the ba

Connor Luczka
Apr 4


Stratford police warning residents after report of fraudulent paving company in the area
On April 2, Stratford police were made aware of a possible fraudulent paving crew operating in the St. Marys and Perth County area.
Contributed
Apr 3


SDSS girls curling team competes in second straight provincial championship
The Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) girls curling team capped off another successful season by qualifying for their second consec
Gary West
Apr 1


Perth, Waterloo egg farmers serve up smiles at Rotary banquet
Zone 6 egg farmers from Perth and Waterloo counties served up more than 1,000 devilled eggs last week during Stratford’s annual Rotary Rural
Gary West
Apr 1


Erie Street footlongs and ice cream return for the season
The famous footlong hot dogs and soft ice cream at the Erie Street Drive-In are back for another season, marking the unofficial arrival of s
Gary West
Apr 1


Spring crowds pack Stratford Farmers Market
The Stratford Farmers Market was buzzing with energy on Saturday as warm spring weather and a major volleyball tournament brought a surge of
Gary West
Apr 1


Perth County Holstein Breeders tour modern family dairy farms
Dairy farmers from across Perth County and beyond took advantage of the recent mild spring weather to get out, connect with fellow producers
Gary West
Apr 1


A Gardener’s Pilgrimage reflects on life lessons learned through gardening
A memoir written by a St. Marys Farmers Market vendor reflects on his journey as a gardener from the time he first found his green thumb.

Emily Stewart
Apr 1


Stratford police investigating stolen election signs
The Stratford Police Service is investigating after election signs were stolen from several locations across Stratford.


Stratford police seeking youth suspects after assault
The Stratford Police Service is asking the public for help identifying and locating two youths who were allegedly involved in an assault...
Stratford Times staff
Mar 26


Stratford police warn residents after fraudsters pose as local police over the phone
The Stratford Police Service is warning area residents to be alert after fraudsters posing as local police attempted to defraud at least 40
Stratford Times staff
Mar 26
Earth Rise: The Transit Solution
Mike Mousley’s office décor can best be described as organized chaos with accents, here and there, of mancave clutter.
Anna Kowalchuk
Mar 21
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