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Retail Closings on Christmas Day and New Years Day

Shoppers and merchants are reminded that under the Retail Business Holidays Act, both Christmas Day – December 25, 2025 and New Year’s Day – January 1, 2026, are among the days annually when most stores must be closed. 

The Act, administered by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, exempts some retail operations, including but not limited to, gas stations, gardening centres and flower shops. 

There are fines for opening on prohibited days of retail operation. Retail outlets found guilty...

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required on Every Floor, Starting Jan. 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed on every floor of the home.

Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless, tasteless gas that can be deadly if undetected. It's often called the silent killer.

The Stratford Fire Department encourages all homeowners to protect themselves by ensuring that CO alarms are located on every floor, not just outside of sleeping areas.

This applies to any residential property that has a...

Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Draft Amendment to the Building By-Baw 112-2005

Notice of Public Meeting under the Building Code Act - Proposed Draft Amendment to the Building By-Baw 112-2005, as amended, including Fee Schedule “A”

Stratford City Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington Street, Stratford ON N5A 6N6.

The purpose of the Public Meeting is to:

• inform the public, builders, designers and developers of the increase to building permit fees to be...

Canada Post Strike - September 2025 Update

Mail service to and from the City of Stratford will be interrupted as a result of the Canada Post strike.

MAIL FROM THE CITY:

If you are expecting a payment from the City of Stratford and do NOT have Electronic Funds Transfer (ETF) set up, your cheque will be processed in regular fashion and will be available for pickup at City Hall Ground Floor, Clerks’ Office (1 Wellington Street) on Wednesdays until mail delivery resumes. If you would like to sign up for future Electronic Funds Transfer...

City of Stratford Christmas Holiday Hours

Here is a list of holiday closures and service hours for the City of Stratford over the Christmas holiday period:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. - noon
Dec. 25, 26: CLOSED
STRATFORD TRANSIT Dec. 24: Bus service ends at 6 p.m. Dec. 25, 26: Buses not running
STRATFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY Dec. 24: Closed at noon Dec. 25, 26: CLOSED
LANDFILL SITE Dec. 24: 8 a.m. - noon Dec. 25, 26: CLOSED
GARBAGE, RECYCLING, GREEN BIN COLLECTION On Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26, as well as Thursday, Jan. 1 and...