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As a result of the highly contagious Avian Influenza (H5N1) affecting wild and domestic birds across Canada and around the world, the City of Stratford is urging residents and visitors not to feed local waterfowl, including geese, ducks and swans.

Hand feeding encourages birds to congregate around food sources, and can increase the probability of transmission of the Avian Influenza virus, also known as the “bird flu.”

Sadly, the City lost one of its young swans earlier this month, and testing has...

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, for the Stratford-Perth Pride Parade: 

• Lakeside Drive from Waterloo Street to Lakeside Drive North
• Richard Monette Way
• Parkview Drive from Water Street to Richard Monette Way
• Queen’s Park Drive from Lakeside Drive North to Richard Monette Way 

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Community Services...

Please be advised that the following road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10:30p.m. to 11:30p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022, for the Tom Patterson Theatre Opening Night Event: 

• Lakeside Drive from Waterloo Street N to North Street  

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Community Services at 519-271-0250 ext. 270 during business hours.

Please be advised that the following road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. every Sunday between Sunday, June 5, 2022, and Sunday, July 31, 2022, for the Dock Music Concert Series: 

• Lakeside Drive from Waterloo Street to North Street  

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Community Services at 519-271-0250 ext. 270 during business hours.

On May 16, 2022, Stratford City Council agreed to a two-year collective agreement with The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1385, representing Stratford inside employees.

The agreement is effective from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, and has been ratified by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Local 1385.

“We are pleased to have reached a fair and reasonable agreement with the City of Stratford’s inside employees, who continue to provide an important and valued service...