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LOCAL HEADLINES


New fire engine expected to cost $2.2 million while repairs to pickup expected to be just shy of $30,000
The Stratford Fire Department’s fleet will hopefully soon be at full capacity once again.

Connor Luczka
Aug 8, 2024


Stratford police investigating homicide after late-night shooting with multiple victims
No suspects are in custody following a shooting in the north end of Stratford, according to representatives from the Stratford Police Servic

Connor Luczka
Aug 2, 2024


Respectful workplace policy remains in place, but will be reviewed
The City of Stratford’s respectful workplace policy will be reviewed, but it will not be suspended – despite one councillor’s push to do so.

Connor Luczka
Jul 25, 2024


Simple Dreams scoops up ice cream for Stratford General Hospital Staff
With a forecasted high of 23 degrees Celsius, July 19 was a warm day for some cool ice cream for Stratford General Hospital staff.

Connor Luczka
Jul 25, 2024


Neighbours express support for Krug Factory redevelopment, apprehension for 10-storey building
During a public meeting for a proposed redevelopment of the former Krug Factory, Cambria Ravenhill might have summed up much of the...

Connor Luczka
Jul 11, 2024


Local paramedics working to make AEDs more accessible
The Perth County Paramedic Service is revamping its efforts to make automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) more accessible to those who ne

Galen Simmons
Jul 11, 2024


Krug factory fire had “little to no loss”
A fire at the Krug factory development at 93 Trinity St. is not deemed suspicious and had “little to no loss,”

Connor Luczka
Jun 27, 2024


Dog Days of Summer returns downtown with kickoff in Market Square
Many people remark how many dogs there are in Stratford. It is indeed a dog friendly town, and that includes the downtown core.
Lisa Chester
Jun 27, 2024


City ban fiasco continues; two more meetings cancelled moments after starting
The three Stratford citizens suspended from city property will soon be allowed back in council chambers as the suspensions lift on July 2

Connor Luczka
Jun 27, 2024


SDSS students take their tractors to school on the last day of classes
A number of farm students drove their tractors to Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) on the last day of classes before the start of
Gary West
Jun 25, 2024


Car Free Friday returns on rainy day
The first Car Free Friday of the summer returned on an unusually rainy day.

Emily Stewart
Jun 13, 2024


From walking, rolling and sharing experiences, Stratford celebrates AccessAbility Week 2024
The 2024 AccessAbility Week was a success, Diane Sims, co-chair of the city’s accessibility advisory committee (AAC), said, but like accessi

Connor Luczka
Jun 13, 2024


iFarm 2024, comes to Stratford’s Rotary Complex and features a free BBQ on June 11
Dairy Cows and Calves are all a part of the display at iFarm at Stratford’s Rotary Complex.
Gary West
Jun 5, 2024


New owners of Ken’s French Fries thank community and team
The Zehr family and their team stands outside one of Ken’s food trucks.
Hannah Kavanagh
May 29, 2024


Stratford librarian recognized with Leadership in Adult Readers’ Advisory Award
Stratford public service librarian Melanie Kindrachuk was recently recognized with the Ontario Public Library Association’s Leadership in Ad

Galen Simmons
May 29, 2024


Breen Bentley leaves audience in stitches at BEA gala
Flanked by his children and co-award winners, Breen Bentley delivers his show-stopping acceptance speech after being presented with business

Galen Simmons
May 29, 2024
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