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Despite the rainy weather, more than 300 runners and walkers were ready to start the Hog Jog route.

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is grateful for the support of the Giant Tiger Stratford location team, most recently with a monetary donation.

The Stratford U18 Strikers Boys move forward in the Nothers Cup after a 4-3 victory over Kitchener TFC on June 19 at RBJ Schlegel Park in Kitchener.

The City of Stratford will be taking over its wastewater pollution services in-house, a decision set to save it $2.1 million over the next ten years.

We are all on an island and it is sinking. Is there a life to live somewhere else or do we just live life to the fullest in the time we have left here? Is there an in-between?

The Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) engineering students of Mr. Bradshaw’s class are among the most enthusiastic in their studies – and their creative solutions to problem solving projects demonstrates that engagement.

The Networking Heritage panel discussion, part of the Black History Project Series at the Stratford-Perth Museum, connected stories of London, Stratford and beyond together.

After winning against the Clinton Mustangs in exhibition play, the Stratford 15U Nationals continued their winning streak by beating the Simcoe Giants 22-8 on June 16 at Simcoe.

The Stratford 18U Nationals' losing streak extended to eight games following an 8-3 loss to the Kitchener Hassan Panthers, who are last in the Inter County Baseball Association (ICBA)’s 18U T1 division, at Stratford National Stadium on June 15.

From June 17-28, Stratford's Here For Now Theatre will present the world premiere of Love Us Most, a sharp and darkly funny new play by Stratford Festival favourite Sara Farb.

Planning your summer getaway, or staying close to home? The Stratford Public Library invites you to enjoy a summer that feels a little slower, simpler and full of small moments worth remembering. Your library card is your invitation to rediscover familiar pleasures including long days outdoors, quiet afternoons, shared experiences and screen-free fun.

Garden Stratford and the Stratford and District Horticultural Society invites the public into private spaces to tour how others have approached their garden. This year, on Sunday July 5, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., eight gardens are featured, each with their own spin on the approach to gardening.

The Barkery is celebrating 25 years of providing homemade dog treats made with natural ingredients.

For the fourth straight match in SWDSL regular-season play, the Stratford U16 Boys Strikers failed to produce a winning result. On June 9, the Strikers faced the Guelph Jr. Gryphons at the University of Guelph.

World in a Weekend (WIAW) returns to Stratford July 30 to Aug. 3 across eight venues with fun and wonder for patrons of all ages. This family-friendly international puppet festival always delights with many free and ticketed events challenging our perception of storytelling with programming that pushes boundaries.

Provincial police in Perth County are asking for the public’s help after four flagpoles in the county were cut down over the weekend. All four were flying the Pride flag.

Ethan Bridges of Stratford and Sully Kipfer of Milverton were drafted in the OHL Priority Selection June 13, with Bridges being chosen in the sixth round by the North Bay Battalion and Kipfer getting selected in the 15th round by the Sarnia Sting.

International Graphics in Stratford is hosting its first Printapoolooza, a community event in support of the Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank.

ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services held their annual walkathon on Sat. June 13 at Market Square.

Coming off winning the Graham Bunting Classic, the Stratford U18 Strikers looked to continue their surge as they returned to the Southwestern District Soccer League regular season campaign this week.