Public Notices

Remaining 2026 Budget Meetings Cancelled

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee meetings scheduled for December 1, 2 and 15 to consider the Mayor’s Budget have been cancelled, as the 2026 budget deliberations are now complete.

For questions about the budget please call 519-271-0250 extension 5202 or email stfdbudget@stratford.ca.

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Santa's Parade of Lights Set for Dec. 7

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Stratford’s annual Parade of Lights will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, starting at 5 p.m.

The parade will take a scenic route around the Avon River, beginning at Hillcrest Drive and William Street, moving east along William Street to Lakeside Drive North, across the Festival bridge, then west along Lakeside Drive to the area in front of the Tom Patterson Theatre. Santa will be in the last float.

New this year, the parade will offer a sensory-friendly area on William...

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City Hall Steps Temporarily Closed

Please note that the front steps at City Hall will be temporarily unavailable, starting Friday, November 21, while the City of Stratford moves forward with plans to repair and rehabilitate the steps.

The accessible ground-floor entrance from Market Square will be the primary entrance and exit for City Hall until further notice, but the Downie Street entrance/exit is also available.

Signage and barriers will be in place at the front steps to indicate the temporary closure.

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Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Draft Amendment to the Building By-Baw 112-2005

Notice of Public Meeting under the Building Code Act - Proposed Draft Amendment to the Building By-Baw 112-2005, as amended, including Fee Schedule “A”

Stratford City Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington Street, Stratford ON N5A 6N6.

The purpose of the Public Meeting is to:

• inform the public, builders, designers and developers of the increase to building permit fees to be...

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Canada Post Strike - September 2025 Update

Mail service to and from the City of Stratford will be interrupted as a result of the Canada Post strike.

If you are expecting a payment from the City of Stratford and do NOT have Electronic Funds Transfer (ETF) set up, your cheque will be processed in regular fashion and will be available for pickup at City Hall Ground Floor, Clerks’ Office (1 Wellington Street) on Wednesdays until mail delivery resumes. If you would like to sign up for future Electronic Funds Transfer...

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