LOCAL HEADLINES

While presenting to Stratford city council on who he was, newly appointed integrity commissioner David Boghosian went through a number of exceptions to having a meeting open with the public.

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, soothing on a cold day and healing when not feeling well. Chef/owner Derek Denny has been serving up his concoctions at Soup Surreal for ten years on Wellington St., a testament to his popularity in the community.

Women and girls in Stratford came together for the first event of an organization aiming to bring women in the city and surrounding area together.

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth and Quadro Communications are hoping more people will sign up to support the hospice during the Hospice Hearts Monthly Gifting challenge.

Four of five suspects allegedly involved in a smash-and-grab robbery at Paris Jewellers located in the Stratford Mall were arrested by polic

The Stratford Police Service is looking to identify two suspects who were involved in a shooting incident on Railway Avenue,

The Stratford Inclusive Markets in partnership with the Generation Rainbow Collective (GRC) is proud to host the first-ever Winter Rainbow Festival, a colourful and inclusive event for all ages.

Stratford city council has passed the 2025 budget at the committee level, meaning there is still one more vote before it is officially passe

Stratford city council will soon have to make a decision on the former Normal School and there is at least one buyer interested.

Ballinran Entertainment is leading the charge to establish a film-and-television production facility in Stratford to capitalize on the city’s creative potential and take advantage of the transformative changes in the global media and entertainment sector.

Just prior to council approving a 5.41 per-cent tax rate increase, a homelessness advocate came to Stratford city hall to warn about what that means for one vulnerable population in particular, seniors.

It is often said that to properly address the housing crisis in Canada, everyone and anyone will need to work together.

With the fifth season of Lights On Stratford now in the books, organizers are thrilled with both the number of people who came out to see the lights and the number of local businesses and community organizations that embraced this year’s winter-lights festival.

Stratford city council will soon have to make a decision on the former Normal School and there is at least one buyer interested.

“We are in unprecedented times right now,” Mayor Martin Ritsma warned at the Jan. 16, 2025, budget deliberations. “And we can’t ignore that. You turn on the radio or television, you will know the gravity of the situation.”

The 30th anniversary of Soup’s On, presented by Hyde Construction, was a resounding success bringing together over 2,000 guests at the Stratford Rotary Complex on Saturday, Jan. 11.

The Perth County Paramedic Service is currently in the process of recruiting 15 new paramedics during its annual recruitment drive.

A 44-year-old Stratford resident has been arrested for a handful of charges and is believed to be connected to an ongoing investigation

In recognition of her tireless work as an accessibility advocate and as a journalist and author shedding light on important issues

After 88 years, the iconic Shakespearean Gardens located beside the Perth County courthouse will be formally recognized for its historical