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INNERchamber is expanding both its artistic reach and audience accessibility as the Stratford chamber-music series prepares to launch its 17th season this fall with six concerts featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists, new daytime performances and a collaboration with a local visual artist.

After making two minor corrections during discussion, Perth County council unanimously approved the county's 2025 asset management plan Aug. 6, adopting a long-term strategy that identifies a $2.8-million annual infrastructure funding gap and recommends an average annual tax increase of 1.3 per cent over the next decade to eliminate it.

There is a library card that was issued this year to a baby just three months old.

A local movie theatre will have accessible film screenings this summer to accommodate more patrons.

Inspired by the author's son, the main character of My Shadow is Pink likes princesses, fairies and things “not for boys.” He soon learns with the help of his dad that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children and adults which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting.

A new website offers visitors and locals a downtown tour through a mystery game. The Stratford Secret Society is an interactive, self-guided mystery game and historical tour through downtown Stratford, Ont.

Stratford city council has again denied a request from Coun. Geza Wordofa to have the City of Stratford reimburse his legal fees.

After presenting a revolutionary vision for the what the Grand Trunk site could be late last year, local architect Robert Ritz promised to have formal numbers soon.

“Good night and good luck.” “And that’s the way it is.” While American families in the U.S. would hear those venerable news anchor sign-offs from the likes of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, respectively, Canadian families were privileged enough to hear another:

The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth (ASHP) has a new executive director.

The 2026 Inter County Baseball Association (ICBA) regular season came to an end for both the 15U and 18U Stratford Nationals last week, and the 18U squad qualified for the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) provincials in Clarington with a perfect 4-0 record in the qualifier tournament in Brantford.

For Jason Clarke, his hometown was always the plan.

A kitchen fire at Braai House, located on the upper level of 34 Brunswick St., forced customers to leave mid-service Thursday evening as smoke spread through the upper level of the building. In a social media post, manager Jessie Votary confirmed the fire affected both Braai House and the downstairs business, Keystone Alley.

On July 23, the Stratford 15U Nationals started their final road trip of the Intercounty Baseball Association (ICBA) regular season with a single-day doubleheader in Guelph against the Plawiuk Royals.

The Stratford U15 Strikers Girls continued their undefeated run with two convincing wins over the past week. On July 22 at the Stratford Education Recreation Centre (SERC) tennis field, the Strikers defeated Kitchener TFC U14/15 7-2. Peyton Ward and Resse Campbell each scored a brace, with Danica Voros, Jessica Blake and Kinsley McIntosh each scoring a goal for Stratford.

McCarthy Place and Cedarcroft Place retirement residences have joined forces to bring both homes together in a lightly competitive seniors bocce league, where the homes compete against each other for the title of All Seniors Care Bocce Ball League champions.

After nearly four years of fundraising, planning and navigating approvals, the Harrington and Area Community Association is inviting local communities to celebrate the completion of a new bridge over the pond along the trail at Harrington Conservation Area.

Skateboarders and enthusiasts of all skill levels will be coming together to raise money to honour the life of an enthusiastic member of the community.

Fantasy literature fans will have the chance to dive deeper into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and the enduring themes behind The Hobbit during a special evening celebrating the Stratford Perth Museum's current exhibit, “Sharing An Adventure.”

For many people living with dementia, giving up the keys can be one of the most difficult transitions they face. An upcoming education session hosted by the Alzheimer Society Perth Huron aims to make that conversation easier.