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Notice of Nomination for Office - 2026
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2026 03:16 PM
Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the City of Stratford that nominations will be accepted in the Clerk’s Office located on the Ground Floor of Stratford City Hall beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026, for the following elected offices for the Municipal Election to be held on Monday, October 26, 2026:
Mayor and Council:
- One (1) Mayor
- Ten (10) Councillors
School Board Trustees
- Two (2) Avon Maitland District School Board Trustee
- One (1) Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board Trustee
- One...
Notice of Third Party Advertisers Registration Period
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2026 03:06 PM
A third-party advertiser is any individual, corporation, or trade union registered with the municipal clerk that causes an election campaign advertisement to appear that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate in any form of broadcast, print, electronic, or other medium and is separate from any candidate’s campaign.
Being registered in a municipality allows the third-party advertiser to advertise to the voters in that municipality in support or opposition of any candidate or candidates who...
Grand Trunk Renewal Update - April 2, 2026
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2026 01:51 PM
The City of Stratford is moving forward with plans to redevelop the former Grand Trunk property just outside the downtown core.
Keeping the community informed and engaged continues to be a significant part of the planning process for this generational project, which could include a shared community facility, housing, outdoor amenity space and parking.
Here is an update on the next steps for the Grand Trunk renewal:
APRIL 9 - WORKSHOP #3
On April 9, a third and final Grand Trunk workshop will be...
Scam Alert - Parking Ticket Text
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 09:08 AM
The City of Stratford has recently been made aware of another 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...
Swan Release Update
Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2026 04:18 PM
The City of Stratford is taking a different approach to its annual swan release going forward.
At the direction of the Board of Park Management, the birds will now be returned to Lake Victoria from their winter quarters as soon as it’s appropriate.
The determination will be made each year based on factors like water levels, weather and mating patterns.
The goal is to reduce the stress on the swans as much as possible as they make their seasonal return to the open water.
We recognize that some may...
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