LOCAL HEADLINES

The difference between four and 16 days may not seem like a lot, but Coun. Taylor Briscoe noted in some instances, it could have very serious consequences.

Before the lengthy Nov. 25 Stratford city council meeting drew to a close, one last debate was had regarding a previous decision made by council.

The bottom line for the recently released draft 2025 budget is a 5.9 per-cent increase to the tax rate over last year.

The Stratford Hunter Steel Ltd. Warriors have put themselves right back in the mix for the top spot in the Western Conference on the backs of a four-game winning streak.

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a local committee dedicated to ending gender-based violence encourages Perth County to keep talking about the issue.

The U15AA Stratford Junior Warriors captured the gold medal at the Waterloo Memorial Tournament Nov. 15-17.

Despite a handful of holdouts, at the Nov. 25 Stratford city council meeting, council appointed David Boghasian, managing partner of Boghosian + Allen LLP, as the City of Stratford’s new integrity commissioner.

Though Roger Koert, chair of the accessibility advisory committee (AAC), spoke to Stratford city council on Nov. 26 to present the committee’s annual award, it would be the last time that someone from the AAC would speak to council ahead of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)’s fast approaching 2025 deadline, when all public facilities must be made accessible and barrier-free.

The United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council and the University of Guelph (UoG) are exploring opportunities to develop services for local 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

An egg farmer and local volunteer who has lent his time and efforts to countless organizations throughout the region, including with this newspaper, was recently presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Senator Robert Black.

It’s the time of year when people are looking to spend the remaining balance of their work health benefits for the year.

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business is inviting businesses with a focus in arts and culture to apply for support through the Starter Plus program

The United Way Perth-Huron has been a longstanding partner with the Ontario Living Wage Network because they believe that solving poverty comes down to making sure people have enough money.

When it comes to holiday shopping, many want to support small businesses and shop local, but so many talented sellers don’t have a storefront and are sometimes harder for the public to find.

Though the governing board has allowed local taxi companies to raise their prices, no company has raised them yet.

With an alarming trend of mental-health related issues facing local newcomers in Stratford, the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) is asking for help from everybody in the community, but also from local police in particular.

From Nov. 15 to Dec. 13, everyone who comes to Stratford Honda and donates will get a chance at winning a $100 gift card for local businesses, including Stratford Honda.

Get into the Christmas spirit at Avondale United Church by listening to holiday tunes and stories, and giving back to children in the community.

The Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) held its annual Harvest Red Tie Gala in Stratford Nov. 21, and the evening program included presentations of scholarships to two young Perth County university students.

After the successful introduction of the Stratford Film Festival (SFF) in November, where approximately 450 people attended the four screenings, December brings Holiday Shorts in partnership with Lights On Stratford and their theme of Re-Imagine.