Tag: Stratfords
Stratford’s economic developers celebrate Investment Attraction award
News Local News Economic development officials in Stratford are celebrating after a local marketing campaign focused on the experience of a prominent manufacturer earned them a province-wide accolade. Joanie Gerber…
Stratford’s newest Order of Canada member receives another accolade
News Local News At this rate, Stratford volunteer Jean Aitcheson is going to need a bigger trophy case. Stratford volunteer Jean Aitcheson receives an Ontario Senior Achievement Award from Lt-Gov.…
Good news and bad news in think tank’s report on Stratford’s economy
News Local News While local investments have boosted tax revenues and lifted wages, local job vacancy rates are “well above” provincial and national levels (Picture file) Stratford’s investments into economic…
Stratford’s culinary community remembers fine-dining pioneer
News Local News Stratford’s hospitality community is mourning the death of an influential restaurant owner and entrepreneur who’s firm attention to detail continues to prepare generations of aspiring chefs decades…
Stratford’s Fortune family welcomes 2023 New Year’s baby
A Stratford family of four is now a family of five after ringing in the new year with a new family member. Colleen Fortune, the first baby born at the…
Canadian artist Sharron Matthews joins Stratford’s Winter Pride festival
An award-winning Canadian cabaret performer has joined the lineup of entertainers coming to Stratford for its upcoming Winter Pride festival. Sharron Matthews – the artist, actress, singer, comedienne, writer and…
Council newcomer Harjinder Nijjar appointed Stratford’s deputy mayor for two-year term
News Local News The majority of Stratford councilors voted Monday evening to appoint council newcomer Harjinder Nijjar as the city’s new deputy mayor for a two-year term ending Nov. 14,…
Save Avon Crest to host public meeting in effort to spare Stratford’s original hospital building from demolition
News Local News A group of heritage advocates with the goal of sparing the former Avon Crest hospital building — Stratford’s first public hospital — from demolition will host a…
Pediatric bed bump requested at Stratford’s hospital amid surge in respiratory viruses
News Local News The region’s hospital group has been asked to consider increasing the number of pediatric beds at Stratford General Hospital as the province’s health-care system continues to respond…
Two of Stratford’s private mental health and wellness practices join forces
Two long-standing private mental health practices in Stratford are merging. RGA Counseling and Psychological Services and The Space Within are in the midst of an amalgamation, owners Al Voort and…