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Stratford Transit Introduces Electronic Fare Option

Starting July 18, Stratford Transit will introduce an additional option to pay for Transit fares, using your mobile device.

The HotSpot app, which is currently used to pay for parking within the City, now includes an electronic feature to pay for Transit fares. Monthly passes and tickets can be purchased from your mobile phone at any time with a major credit card and securely stored in your “wallet” through the app.

Signing up is easy and offers additional amenities such as monitoring your account...

Celebrate Bike Month

June is Bike Month, a celebration of cycling.
It’s an opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, or to build cycling into your routine.
That could mean riding just for fun, or leaving the car at home and taking a bike to school, work, the store or an event. Where will your bike take you?
Stratford’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) meets regularly and works to educate, promote and enhance active transportation opportunities in Stratford.
Throughout the month of June,...

AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada.

Facility Accessibility Design Manual

Stratford's Accessibility Advisory Committee is taking the opportunity to promote the City's new Facility Accessibility Design Manual (FADM), which was adopted by City Council in 2021.

What is the Stratford FADM?

The FADM establishes accessible standards that apply to all newly constructed...

City of Stratford Ending Its State of Emergency

As public health indicators around COVID-19 continue to stabilize or improve, the City of Stratford is ending its declared State of Emergency, effective Monday, May 16 at 11:59 p.m.

“The pandemic is not over, and we can’t let our guard down or become complacent,” said Mayor Dan Mathieson. “But it’s time to move forward, and make the transition as a community to the next stage of our pandemic response.”

Stratford’s State of Emergency was declared on March 26, 2020. That step, which is available to...

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...