Stratford’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk once again surpassed its fundraising goal.

After introducing Michael Ungar and his teachings on resiliency in children to Avondale United Church, the church is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Stratford, the Huron Perth-Centre of Children and Youth and the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth for a new series.

Whether you are an experienced painter or new to the craft, Stratford House of Blessing wants the community to come together and paint to support those in need.

This week, another player from the Stratford Hunter Steel Warriors reached the 150-game mark. Team captain Haden Frayne became the 23rd player in the organization to achieve this feat during the game against the St. Marys Lincolns on Feb. 27.

A recently opened Stratford bakery is inviting residents to help support food security programs through its annual fundraising campaign for the Local Community Food Centre.

Heidi Sander’s Canada Is Our Poem contest is an initiative for Canadian writers to have their poetry recognized. In addition to a prize of $1,000 for the winner, 200 poems were selected and published in the Canada Is Our Poem anthology.