LOCAL HEADLINES

As shelves begin to thin from the generosity of the Christmas season, the Salvation Army in Stratford is gearing up for its annual Easter Food Drive – a much-needed effort to replenish the local food bank’s supply ahead of the quieter summer months.

The search for the most important staffing position at the city level has begun. At the city council meeting on March 24, Adam Betteridge, the City of Stratford’s director of building and planning, was unanimously voted to be the interim CAO.

Stratford Police Service Sgt. Matthew Peck has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of more than two decades of public service, volunteerism and leadership in the Stratford community.

When Maryrose Ivanco announced her plans to retire from Bailey’s Local Foods after 15 years, many of its loyal customers may have quietly wondered if it was the end of an era.

Last month, four public meetings were held on proposed builds in the City of Stratford. While many residents praised the creation of much-needed housing, many others expressed concern over one crucial aspect: density.

The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has continued the trend of setting fundraising records year after year, announcing the region once again raised more money for the most vulnerable than ever before.

The 2025 season for Cycle Stratford launches May 4 with a Sunday ride leaving Market Square at 9 a.m.

On April 2, Stratford police were made aware of a possible fraudulent paving crew operating in the St. Marys and Perth County area.

The Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) girls curling team capped off another successful season by qualifying for their second consec

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

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

The Stratford Farmers Market was buzzing with energy on Saturday as warm spring weather and a major volleyball tournament brought a surge of

Dairy farmers from across Perth County and beyond took advantage of the recent mild spring weather to get out, connect with fellow producers

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.

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

The Stratford Police Service is asking the public for help identifying and locating two youths who were allegedly involved in an assault...

The Stratford Police Service is warning area residents to be alert after fraudsters posing as local police attempted to defraud at least 40

Mike Mousley’s office décor can best be described as organized chaos with accents, here and there, of mancave clutter.

Across about 18-20 companies in the region, there are about 4,000 direct employees in the local automotive sector

On March 8, International Women’s Day was celebrated across the world as it is every year – but it was especially meaningful in 2025