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The Local Community Food Centre’s Community Access Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of helping make fresh, affordable food more accessible for people in Stratford.

A Stratford production company is once again shining a spotlight on the people behind Waterloo Region’s agricultural industry with the third season of Farm to Fork.

Samm Simon is grateful for the support from a variety of people during his Epic Run fundraiser for regional cancer treatment and support programs.

The Stratford 18U Nationals started their first multi-day regular season games with a matchup against the Kitchener Diemert Panthers on May 18 at the warm Stratford National Stadium.

The Anne Hathaway Public School Parent Council is excited to share its new Buddy Bench initiative in support of student well-being, mental health, friendship and belonging.

With an eclectic mix of gourmet products, wines for sale and a seasonal cocktail menu, the vision for Ripy & Vine has been an evolution from concept to opening day with a smattering of self-discovery along the way.

During one September evening last year, Stratford resident Iain Fletcher created a short story about a linenmaid named Lilly in a fantasy world for his nine-year-old daughter Sophie. After reciting it at bedtime, Sophie asked the dreaded question feared by many storytellers across the world.

For the first time this year, the Perth County Youth Action Committee held an event at Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) to educate students about the risks of impaired and risky driving. The Perth County Youth Action Committee is made up of 15 high school students representing each of the five high schools across Perth County.

Antoni Cimolino and Geraint Wyn Davies are set to helm this year’s Stratford Festival production of The Tempest, continuing a decade-long trend of the two collaborating as director and actor, respectively.

Two dancers from Stratford Dance Co. have been cast as the Changeling Child in this year’s Stratford Festival production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream. This is not an understudy casting. Vivienne Abbey and Alexandra Krohn are taking turns portraying this central character of the play and are having a magical time of it.

Now entering its third season, Stratford Walking Tours continues to offer residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, architecture and cultural heritage through guided walking experiences.

Avondale United Church will host its annual Community Food Drive in partnership with Stratford House of Blessing.

Harvey Milk was an ordinary man, but he had an extraordinary dream. That dream would change history.

The Stratford 18U Nationals went two-for-two over the past week, crushing the Cambridge Cubs 13-3 on the road on May 7 and outlasting the Ancaster Angels 10-7 at a sunny but cold Stratford National Stadium on May 11.

Will Molenhuis delivered a walk-off RBI single, winning the Stratford 15U Nationals' 2026 season opener with a 10-9 victory over the Brantford Red Sox at the blustering Stratford National Stadium on May 7.

After a few months and change of preliminary investigation, the City of Stratford is nearing a final decision on the purchase of the former Scotiabank Data Centre located at 10 and 52 Wright Blvd. As chief administrative officer (CAO) André Morin said during the Stratford city council meeting on May 11, the building is a unique opportunity but it is still just one option of many.

William “Boss” Easson was one of the best-liked people in town. His steam-powered sawmill with its tall stack west of the Waterloo Street bridge on the north bank of the Avon River was a landmark.

Hot drinks, cookies and coffee cup-shaped dog treats will be sold to support the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP).

After more than 10 years running a side-hustle baking business, Vanessa Simpson has expanded her company by launching a mobile events and workshops business built around a café-style coffee-and-treats trailer.

Perth County Players has offered unforgettable community theatre productions over the years such as Godspell, Anne of Green Gables and Into the Woods. With a wonderful team of both experienced and amateur actors, they put on a wonderful performance every year, and this year they’re gearing up for their next production: Fiddler on the Roof.