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Notice of Nomination for Office

Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the City of Stratford.

Nominations in the City of Stratford will be accepted beginning on Monday, May 2, 2022, for the following elected offices for the Municipal Election to be held on Monday, October 24, 2022:

Elected Offices OfficeNumber to be Elected

Mayor

One (1)

Councillor

Ten (10)

Avon Maitland District School Board Trustee

Two (2)

Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board...

Engage Stratford Online Engagement Tool Launched

The City of Stratford has launched Engage Stratford (www.engagestratford.ca), a new online public engagement platform to help keep citizens informed, involved and engaged on the issues that are important to them.

Engage Stratford is intended to be a safe online space for constructive conversations where people can provide input and share ideas and opinions about City projects and initiatives.

The first Engage Stratford project is the City's Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and more projects, including...

City of Stratford Appoints Karmen Krueger as Director of Corporate Services

The City of Stratford has appointed Karmen Krueger as its new Director of Corporate Services, effective March 1, 2022.

Ms. Krueger has served as Acting Director of Corporate Services in Stratford since September 2021, and has previous experience as a Deputy Treasurer, Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services in other municipalities.

She has a degree in Economics, obtained her Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation in 2000, and obtained her Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in...

No Skating on Avon River, Stormwater Ponds

While we recognize the need for outdoor exercise, particularly during the pandemic, we urge residents to please stay off the Avon River/Lake Victoria, as well as the City’s stormwater ponds.These bodies of water are not monitored for the purpose of winter recreation activities like skating, and may be dangerous.

Please remember that open water is unpredictable, and is never completely safe due to a number of factors, including the following:

• The thickness of the ice on the surface changes with...

City of Stratford Announces COVID-19 Economic Support and Recovery Task Force

The City of Stratford is working with the business community to spearhead a special COVID-19 Economic Support and Recovery Task Force that will develop immediate and long-term actions to support local industry, small business and the workforce across all sectors.

Co-ordinated by investStratford, the task force will bring together a number of partners, including the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce, Stratford Tourism Alliance, the Stratford City Centre Business Improvement Area, local...