Public Notices

Swan Release Update

The City of Stratford is taking a different approach to its annual swan release going forward.

At the direction of the Board of Park Management, the birds will now be returned to Lake Victoria from their winter quarters as soon as it’s appropriate.

The determination will be made each year based on factors like water levels, weather and mating patterns.

The goal is to reduce the stress on the swans as much as possible as they make their seasonal return to the open water.

We recognize that some may...

Free Income Tax Clinics Offered for Low-Income Individuals/Couples

The City of Stratford's Social Services Department is co-ordinating free income tax clinics for low-income individuals/couples in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County for current-year returns.

Those receiving social assistance (ODSP, Ontario Works) are eligible with a T5007 tax slip. For others to participate, you must have a total gross annual income of:

• $16,000 or less for individuals
• $32,000 or less for couples
• $25,396 or less for seniors – individual (65+)
• $34,346 or less for seniors – couple...

City of Stratford Public Works Employee Unhurt After Snowplow Flips Onto Side

A City of Stratford Public Works employee escaped injury late Friday night (January 23) after a snowplow went into the ditch on Line 29, just east of Erie Street, and flipped onto its side.

Poor visibility as a result of drifting snow was a factor in the incident.

Thankfully, the operator was unhurt.

The snowplow sustained some damage to the undercarriage and box.

City of Stratford New Year Holiday Schedule

Here is a list of service hours and closures for the City of Stratford over the New Year holiday period:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. - noon Jan. 1: CLOSED STRATFORD TRANSIT Dec. 31: Bus service ends at 6 p.m. Jan. 1: Buses not running LANDFILL SITE Dec. 31: 8 a.m. - noon Jan. 1: CLOSED GARBAGE, RECYCLING, GREEN BIN COLLECTION On Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2, curbside collection of garbage, recycling and green bin materials will be pushed back one day. So if your regular collection day...

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.