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Volunteers Needed for Santa's Parade of Lights

Are you interested in volunteering at Santa's Parade of Lights on Sunday, December 4? Volunteer roles and responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with the marshaling of floats into starting positions along the parade route.
2. Attending barricades at road closures along the parade route.
3. Walking alongside the parade as it moves to ensure members of the public do not enter the route.

This year’s parade, hosted by the Stratford and District Saddle Club is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m.

The parade will...

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Transportation Master Plan - Phase 2 Public Consultation

The City of Stratford is moving forward with the next phase of its Transportation Master Plan (TMP), a long-term strategy to guide the planning and management of the City’s transportation system. That includes driving, walking, cycling or taking public transit.

During the first round of public consultation, we asked for your feedback on the study’s vision and objectives, and your help in identifying transportation needs and opportunities.

Now, we’re asking citizens to provide their input on potential...

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City of Stratford, peopleCare Collaborate on Planned Long Term Care Home in Stratford

The City of Stratford and peopleCare Communities continue to collaborate on the planned development of a new long-term care home in Stratford.

Two City-owned properties have been identified for further discussion: a portion of the Grand Trunk site (also known as the Cooper block), or a property on Vivian Line 37 in the north end of the City.

The new long-term care home is part of an envisioned campus of care inclusive of a range of seniors housing and supports to be developed in stages. Pending due...

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City of Stratford Appoints Anne Kircos as Director of Human Resources

The City of Stratford has named Anne Kircos as its Director of Human Resources effective October 3, 2022.

Ms. Kircos has served as Acting Director of Human Resources in Stratford since April 2021. She has years of progressive leadership and experience in employment law, policy and program development, strategic planning, training, recruitment and selection, health and safety and labour / employee relations.

Since joining the City Ms. Kircos has been an important member of the City’s Corporate Leadership...

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City of Stratford Seeking Advisory Committee Members

The City of Stratford is looking for a diverse range of volunteers to lend their unique voices and perspectives to help guide the City’s decision-making by joining various advisory committees and boards.

Community members serving on an advisory committee provide advice and feedback to City Council in a variety of areas, including but not limited to the environment, accessibility, active transportation, heritage and safe communities. Boards have the autonomy to make decisions for the good of their...

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