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Avon River Ice Safety
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 04:18 PM
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 27, the City of Stratford was made aware of an incident in which an individual fell through the ice toward the east end of the Avon River. The individual was not injured.
While we recognize the need for outdoor exercise, we urge residents to please stay off the river, even where the ice appears to be safe.
Because of fluctuating temperatures, ice thickness is unpredictable, and moving water underneath the ice – particularly near the R. Thomas Orr Dam where the...
Expanded Eligibility for Emergency Child Care
Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:20 AM
The Ontario government has announced expanded eligibility for Emergency Child Care.
New additions to the list of those eligible for Emergency Child Care include:
- Education staff who are required to report to work in person while their children continue with remote learning;
- Grocery store and pharmacy workers;
- Truck drivers;
- Farmers and those who support food or agricultural product supply chains;
- Individuals involved in the collecting, transporting, storing, processing, disposing or recycling of...
City of Stratford Taking Steps to Address Heavy Truck Traffic on Local Streets
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 05:04 PM
The City of Stratford has received a number of questions and concerns regarding heavy truck traffic on residential streets in the north end of the city.
We take these concerns seriously, and we are working on several initiatives to help ensure this type of construction traffic is properly and appropriately routed, including:
- Speaking with local developers to make them aware of the issue, and its impact on residents
- Increasing police presence in those areas to help educate drivers of construction...
Saturday On-Demand Transit service launches Feb. 6
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2021 09:58 AM
Starting February 6, 2021, in conjunction with the current on-demand Sunday service, the City of Stratford will also move to an on-demand system for its Saturday transit service.
“The Sunday On-Demand service that was launched July 5 continues to be a positive customer experience,” said Stratford Transit Manager Michael Mousley. “As a result, we will be expanding this innovative Transit service to Saturdays.” Customers will be able to schedule a ride based on their own timeframes and desired stops,...
Update on Xinyi Canada Glass Project - Jan. 13, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:04 PM
The City of Stratford continues to receive feedback on the proposed development and cost sharing agreement with Xinyi Canada Glass Limited.
However, given the ongoing Provincial lockdown and subsequent Provincial emergency stay-at-home order, City Council will not be making a decision on the proposal at this time. The focus on the health and safety of our citizens is our top priority.
The City will provide appropriate notice to the public when the matter is being brought forward.
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