Arrest made after morning stand-off
A 51-year-old Stratford resident is facing serious criminal charges following an early morning stand-off with police Dec. 5.
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Dec 2
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Stratford
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. the Stratford Police Service attended a serious motor vehicle collision
Connor Luczka
Nov 29
Draft budget projects 5.9 per-cent tax rate increase for 2025
The bottom line for the recently released draft 2025 budget is a 5.9 per-cent increase to the tax rate over last year.
Connor Luczka
Nov 29
Stratford city council briefs: Council appoints new integrity commissioner
Despite a handful of holdouts, at the Nov. 25 Stratford city council meeting, council appointed David Boghasian
Stratford Times staff
Nov 27
Stratford police seeking suspect in snatch-and-grab robbery at Paris Jewellers
Stratford police is asking the public for assistance identifying a suspect allegedly involved in a snatch-and-grab robbery
Gary West
Nov 27
Stratford Farmers’ Market supports United Way Perth-Huron
Stratford and District Agricultural Society, which manages the busy Stratford Farmers Market on Saturdays, has raised thousands of dollars
Connor Luczka
Nov 15
Don’t have a family doctor? New clinic aims to connect locals with primary care
The shortage of family doctors has been a growing problem for not only the region, but Ontario writ large.
Connor Luczka
Nov 15
SDSS history students honour local veteran graves ahead of Remembrance Day
The First World War and Second World War might have been fought in Europe, but it had very real consequences for Stratfordians
Connor Luczka
Nov 1
Candles and lanterns light up to remember Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes
One of the last lines of Ullie Kaye’s poem, “Next Door,” reads, “We are only separated by a glimmer of time. An interval. Take comfort.
Connor Luczka
Nov 1
Skeletons of Vivian Line return for spooktastic 11th year
It’s safe to say that after 11 years operating, the Skeletons of Vivian Line are a Stratford staple each spooky season.
Gary West
Oct 30
Perth County 4-H member Payton Stever shows champion Simmental Steer at many recent fall fairs
A young Perth County Beef Club 4-H member was excited to be near the top of her class at the recent beef show at the Stratford Fall Fair.
Gary West
Oct 30
The 21st annual Innkeepers’ Dinner another great success for the Stratford Perth Museum
Friends filled the dining room at the Arden Park Hotel on the weekend as the Stratford Perth Museum held its 21st annual Innkeepers’ Dinner.
Gary West
Oct 29
Stratford tractor enthusiasts take a trip to Tobermory and back this summer
Three vintage tractor buddies recently took a long tour on their tractors from Gadshill
Galen Simmons
Oct 18
Perth County courthouse connecting-link addition nearing completion
After more than a year of demolition, excavation & construction, the Perth County courthouse connecting-link addition is nearing completion
Connor Luczka
Oct 18
What happens to the dreams that don’t come true in Stratford?
Stratford may be a small city in Canada, yet it has miraculously produced some very big dreams over the years
Stratford Times staff
Oct 15
Stratford police launch homicide investigation after woman dies in hospital of gunshot wounds
The Stratford Police Service has launched a homicide investigation after a 35-year-old woman died in hospital of gunshot wounds following...
Galen Simmons
Oct 9
Algonquin Media to launch St. Marys Life & Times series on YouTube
Local producer and filmmaker Evan Phoenix is launching a brand-new television series focused entirely around Stonetown on YouTube.
Galen Simmons
Oct 4
Keeping their memories alive: locals to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Oct. 15
It can be near-impossible to talk about the loss of a child, especially when that child is an infant or still in utero.
Connor Luczka
Oct 4
Fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation celebrated in Stratford
On the front lawn of the Falstaff Family Centre in Stratford, a sacred fire was kept burning all day on Sept. 30.
Gary West
Oct 3
Results of the Western Ontario 4-H Dairy Championship Show at the Stratford Fall Fair
There were a total of 132 4-H members from seven counties in Western Ontario who travelled to Stratford on Sept. 20-22 to compete
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