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Today, the City of Stratford and the Accessibility Advisory Committee will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations theme for 2021 is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

In recognition of this day, the Accessibility Advisory Committee will present the annual Accessibility Award to one business, organization or individual in Stratford at the December 13, 2021, Regular...

The City of Stratford’s Community Services Department and students of the Stratford District Secondary School Culinary Club, under the leadership of chefs Andrew Mavor and Paul Finkelstein, have launched the 2nd annual Holiday Feast program whereby a hot meal will be delivered to the doorstep of those in need this season.

The Holiday Feast will provide a hot, 3-course meal with all the rich flavours of the season, delivered door-to-door, on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.

An individual can purchase...

On July 26, 2021, Stratford City Council agreed to a four-year collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 636, representing Stratford Water Division employees.

The agreement is effective from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025, and has been ratified by members of IBEW Local 636 – Water Division.

“We are very pleased to have reached a four-year agreement that is fair to our valued Water Division team, and to the City of Stratford,” said Chief Administrative...

The Salvation Army recently opened a Housing Resource Centre for residents in Stratford, Perth County, and St. Marys.

The Centre, funded by the City of Stratford Social Services Department, helps people to find and maintain permanent housing, and focuses on individuals and families who are experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness.

The Centre has locations in both Stratford and Listowel, but due to pandemic lockdown orders, services are currently being provided...

The City of Stratford Social Services Department, in partnership with local community organizations, has committed to the ambitious goal of ending chronic homelessness in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County by 2024. The first step in achieving this goal is to reduce the number of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness by 10% this year. We cannot do this alone. We require the support of the community to help our most vulnerable citizens find safe, suitable and affordable housing options.

How...