LOCAL HEADLINES

The Stratford U16 AA Warriors kicked off their ALLIANCE regular-season schedule with a split outcome last weekend.

I'm Taylor Briscoe, a mom of three, assistant director of public affairs for the Salvation Army, and founder of ComplyGov, a civic tech company that makes government more transparent and accessible.

On Oct. 26, Stratford citizens will pick the city’s next council. Last Tuesday, 20 days before election night, the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the mayoral and councillor candidates for a special evening where residents could meet with them face to face and hear what they have to say about Stratford’s future.

I’m Geza Wordofa. I was born in Ethiopia, studied in Moscow and moved to Stratford in 2011. I have been advocating for a homeless shelter for years.

Mike’s Lanes is celebrating a remarkable 65 years of being part of Stratford's Winterfest traditions. This event started with the first ever Stratford Winterfest, as local businesses were asked to contribute a fun addition to the winter festivities.

I am a lifelong Stratford resident, proud husband and father, local business owner and information technology professional. For more than 25 years, I have worked in business and technology, helping organizations grow through responsible financial management, strategic planning and strong leadership.

Trish MacGregor has told her final story at the Stratford Public Library (SPL) – and now the word that comes to mind for her is “gratitude.”

I am Adrienne Johnson, and am proud to have called Stratford home for 32 years. For the past 31 years, I have had the privilege of teaching in our community … I am a mother of three grown sons and am deeply invested in the community I call home.

A local barber is putting his skills to work for people in need through a partnership that brought free haircuts directly to Stratford’s homeless encampment.

The U16 and U18 Huron-Perth Lakers competed at the annual Toronto Titans Tournament during the weekend of Oct. 1 through 4.

After more than three decades of making music, touring around the world and sharing stages with some of Canada’s biggest names, The Dinner Is Ruined is bringing its particular brand of art-punk rock ’n’ roll to Stratford.

Oct. 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week, a time when fire departments across North America remind the public how to improve their fire safety – and why it is so important. This year, like last, the Stratford Fire Department is asking residents to look at the devices they use in their daily lives: phones, tablets and laptops to name only a few.

I am Ian Morton, an educator and community builder. I am in my 27th year of teaching in and around Stratford. The last 27 years have been about serving the people of Stratford and beyond.

The Craft and Vendor Show at Avondale United Church will give visitors a chance to try tasty treats, browse about local vendors, and maybe even finish their holiday shopping far ahead of time.

My name is Cody Sebben. After growing up in Stratford, I went to school for behavioural science, and moved back after four years.

Whether or not you’re a member, you’ll have a chance to learn about all the local YMCA has to offer.

Looking for their first win of the season, the Stratford Hunter Steel Warriors faced the London Nationals at the William Allman Memorial Arena on Sept. 25 and travelled to Chatham to face the Chatham Maroons on Sept. 27.

I’m Amy Brodhagen (she/her), and Stratford has been my home for 30 years. I’m the youngest of four, a mother, a bereaved mother, a wife, longtime volunteer, local poet and proud ally.

If elected mayor, Robert Ritz wants top to bottom change – from how the City of Stratford communicates, the elimination of red tape and the adjustment of local services like transit.

An afternoon celebration of the legacy of teacher Rose McQueen is planned for Oct. 4. There is so much to learn about this greatly admired woman who taught in Stratford from 1912 to 1946 at what was then Stratford Central Secondary School.