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Please be advised that Lakeside Drive North from Lakeside Drive to William Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and Monday, August 30, 2021 for the Stratford Summer Music’s MusicBarge Installation and Removal from the Avon River.  Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Community Services at 519-271-0250 ext. 270 during business hours.

Preliminary work on the Romeo Street resurfacing and repair project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 12.

That project will include resurfacing of the asphalt roadway on Romeo Street, from Arden Park to Vivian Line 37 and from Lorne Avenue to Norfolk Street, as well as improvements to the existing storm and watermain infrastructure.

Preparation work will begin on July 12, and the actual resurfacing is expected to start mid-August.

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Romeo Street at all times,...

Starting July 5, the City of Stratford will be offering Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross lifesaving swim courses at the Stratford Lions Pool, designed for pre-teens interested in eventually becoming Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Both Medallion and Cross awards deliver high-performance training where students learn to respond to increasingly complex emergency situations on land and in water.

“Teamwork is emphasized, and the Bronze programs are pre-requisites for all advanced training programs...

The Stratford Lions Pool will open Wednesday, June 16, under Step 1 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen.

The public swim program will include reservable lengths, AquaPods, water fitness classes, family swims and open swims. 

Online reservations for swimming started June 1 at www.stratfordrecreation.ca, and a new batch of scheduled swims will be added this week. Admission rates are $15 per AquaPod private rental, $12 per family and $3 per single admission. As participation in all programs...