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The new year will bring back a collaboration between local Celtic band the Bookends and the Stratford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) just in time for Robbie Burns Day.

It seemed like all of Stratford turned out to support the launch of local author, journalist and accessibility advocate Diane Sims’ unflinching autobiography, “Living Beyond the Shadow.”

Stratford police is asking the public for assistance identifying a suspect allegedly involved in a snatch-and-grab robbery

Stratford and District Agricultural Society, which manages the busy Stratford Farmers Market on Saturdays, has raised thousands of dollars

The shortage of family doctors has been a growing problem for not only the region, but Ontario writ large.

The First World War and Second World War might have been fought in Europe, but it had very real consequences for Stratfordians

When Perth County separated from the Huron District in 1853, one of the conditions was that it build a land registry office, courthouse and gaol in Stratford, the county seat. The first courthouse and gaol (jail) were on Elizabeth Street, at Hamilton Street, with the courthouse facing William Street. Within several years, it was obvious the jail was not adequate; it was too small and poorly ventilated. After years of debate, the decision was made to build anew. The preferred

“I hope some of you brought pillows,” Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma said on Oct. 29 to kick off this year’s iteration of the annual Community Recognition Awards. “We are going to recognize 311 individuals, from athletics to clubs to music, all – regardless of their achievements – have been great ambassadors of our city.”

For the fifth year in a row, Stratford and area residents will have the opportunity to help a local family in need this holiday season through the Adopt-a-Family Stratford initiative.

Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Spiderman, oh my! So much to see at this year’s Christmas Market hosted by the lovely ladies at the Stratford Makers Market.

Though there are plenty of reasons to buy a Passport to Savings this year, be it the thousands of dollars in deals contained within or supporting the numerous local businesses offering those deals, perhaps the best reason to make that $50 purchase is to give back to three local organizations dedicated to helping area residents in need.

The City of Stratford is gearing up to sell the former Stratford Normal School, but not before it holds a public meeting on the matter.

A laundry basket full of household and personal-care items can help women transitioning from shelter to their new home.

What’s worse, one solution or many solutions? Alan Kasperski posited it might be the latter when he took to the stage at Lazaridis Hall in the Tom Patterson Theatre on Nov. 7.

Many will know by now that the Bijou Restaurant suffered a devastating fire Oct. 19 resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. A collective shiver was felt among the other downtown merchants as they heard the news.

It’s that time of year when the kettle pots come out at local businesses.

The Stratford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is celebrating a huge milestone by performing with a legend.

Pumpkin carving is a fall tradition that many of us participate in year after year. But what happens to the pumpkins after Halloween when they’re no longer needed?

After going unbeaten during the regular season, the Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) Junior Boys volleyball team earned the Huron-Perth league title on Nov. 7, defeating St. Marys DCVI in the championship game three sets to one.

Return to the Stratfor Perth Museum again this year for the iconic performance of Rod Beattie’s one-man show, “A Christmas Carol.”