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Community Partners and City of Stratford Launch New Welcome Initiative for Residents

The Stratford Public Library, in partnership with local community organizations and the City of Stratford, is excited to announce the launch of a new program aimed at helping new residents feel at home in Stratford.

The initiative, centered around a comprehensive "Welcome to Stratford - A Guide for New Residents" website, brochure and Welcome Package, is designed to make the transition smoother and more enjoyable for individuals and families moving into the city.

The welcome package includes...

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Construction Update - Sept. 11, 2024

Here is an update on some significant road resurfacing projects currently ongoing in Stratford:

DEVON STREET

Work continues on the resurfacing of Devon Street, from Avonwood Drive to just east of Pleasant Drive.

Milling (grinding off the top layer of asphalt) will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept. 12, and base paving is scheduled to begin on Friday, Sept. 13.

Devon Street will remain closed to through traffic between Avonwood Drive and Pleasant Drive while this work is ongoing.

This...

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Notice of Temporary Street Closure September 24, 2024

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3:00pm. to 6:00p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for the Pat Cook Memorial Run:

• Matilda Street from Smith Street to Bell Court
• Oakdale Avenue from O’Loane Avenue to Forman Avenue
• Oakdale Avenue from Forman Avenue will be left open for buses and emergency personnel only. Buses can use the St. Michael CSS turnaround as required.

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events...

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Stratford Fire Department Dispatch Services Transition

Stratford Fire Department Dispatch Services Transition: Ensuring Continuity in 911 Fire Emergency Response

Affective today, 28 August 2024, 911 Fire dispatching services for the Stratford Fire Department is now provided by Kitchener Fire Dispatch Centre. The Stratford Fire Department will continue to provide 24/7 fire and emergency response services and Stratford firefighters will continue to staff each Stratford fire station. If you are calling Stratford Fire Department to report a fire...

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Scam Alert - Parking Ticket Text

The City of Stratford has recently been made aware of a possible scam attempt involving text messages about unpaid parking tickets. Similar scams have been circulating in communities across Canada.

Please note that the City of Stratford would never send a text message about an outstanding parking ticket, and parking tickets cannot be paid through texts.

If you have received such a message, do not click on the link or provide payment details.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Canadian...

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