

Stratford named one of Canada’s top travel destinations by CBC’s The Current
With tension rising between Canada and the U.S., many locals are planning to stay put this summer. To help boost local tourism, CBC’s The Current has put together a list of the top 10 travel destinations in Canada – and Stratford made the list.
Amanda Modaragamage
May 15


After nearly 20 years of petitioning, Stratford Police HQ finally has barrier-free access
It’s been nearly 20 years since the accessibility advisory committee (AAC) first identified the Stratford Police Service (SPS)’s headquarters as inaccessible – but now the George Street building finally has a barrier-free entrance.
Connor Luczka
May 15


Council unanimously rejects strong mayor powers, but they are coming to Stratford anyway
Undemocratic, upsetting, offensive, broken, and scary were just some of the words Stratford city council used to describe the strong mayor powers bestowed on Mayor Martin Ritsma on May 1.
Connor Luczka
May 1


April 28 marks National Day of Mourning across Canada
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning across Canada, a time to remember and honour those who have lost their lives or been injured due to a workplace tragedy. The day also sheds light on the importance of improving health and safety in the workplace
Amanda Modaragamage
May 1


Nater wins fourth consecutive term as opposition MP for Perth-Wellington
With 140 of 222 polls reporting by just before midnight April 28, Conservative incumbent John Nater has been elected member of parliament for Perth-Wellington and will serve his fourth consecutive term as a member of the opposition party.
Galen Simmons
Apr 29


Local federal election candidates agree, but mostly disagree, in Stratford debate
With the federal election in the homestretch now, the local race here in Perth-Wellington is heating up.
Connor Luczka
Apr 23