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City of Stratford receives $3 million in Connecting Link funding toward Huron Street reconstruction
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 10:56 AM
The City of Stratford will proceed with the reconstruction of a 1.6-kilometre stretch of Huron Street after receiving $3 million in funding from the Province of Ontario.
The Connecting Links funding, which helps municipalities repair and maintain roads and bridges that connect to provincial highways, was announced on Thursday, May 7 by Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
“This much-needed and much-appreciated funding will help renew a key piece of the City’s infrastructure,” said Mayor Dan Mathieson.
The...
City of Stratford Appoints Tatiana Dafoe as City Clerk
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 04:53 PM
The City of Stratford has appointed Tatiana Dafoe as its new City Clerk, effective immediately.
Stratford City Council approved the appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Ms. Dafoe began her career with the City of Stratford in 2017 as Deputy Clerk, and was appointed as Acting City Clerk on August 1, 2019.
She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Political Science from the University of Guelph, and a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University...
City of Stratford Ramps Up Support Efforts After Stratford Festival Suspends 2020 Season
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 01:23 PM
The Stratford Festival announced today that it has made the difficult but necessary decision to put its 2020 season on hold.
This will have a significant impact on local accommodation providers, restaurants, retail shops and other businesses in the City of Stratford that rely on a vibrant tourism industry anchored by the Stratford Festival.
The City of Stratford continues to work with community partners and stakeholders to provide support for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and will...
City of Stratford Social Services Department to Offer Emergency Child Care
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 04:35 PM
On March 22, the Province of Ontario made provisions for certain child care centres to remain open to support health care and other frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In keeping with that, City of Stratford Social Services staff have been working over the past few weeks to support the opening of emergency child care in our community for those essential workers.
Starting Monday, April 27, spaces will be available at Anne Hathaway Day Care Centre in Stratford from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for...
City of Stratford Appoints Janice Beirness as Acting Director of Corporate Services
Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 04:30 PM
The City of Stratford has appointed Janice Beirness as Acting Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.
City Council approved the appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Ms. Beirness began her career with the City of Stratford in 2007 as Manager of Financial Services, and has held that position for nearly 13 years now.
She has a designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).
Ms. Beirness will serve as Acting Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer until the position...
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