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City of Stratford Public Works Employee Unhurt After Snowplow Flips Onto Side

A City of Stratford Public Works employee escaped injury late Friday night (January 23) after a snowplow went into the ditch on Line 29, just east of Erie Street, and flipped onto its side.

Poor visibility as a result of drifting snow was a factor in the incident.

Thankfully, the operator was unhurt.

The snowplow sustained some damage to the undercarriage and box.

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...

Free Income Tax Clinics Offered for Low-Income Individuals/Couples

The City of Stratford's Social Services Department is co-ordinating free income tax clinics for low-income individuals/couples in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County for current-year returns.

Those receiving social assistance (ODSP, Ontario Works) are eligible with a T5007 tax slip. For others to participate, you must have a total gross annual income of:

• $16,000 or less for individuals
• $32,000 or less for couples
• $25,396 or less for seniors – individual (65+)
• $34,346 or less for seniors – couple...

City of Stratford New Year Holiday Schedule

Here is a list of service hours and closures for the City of Stratford over the New Year holiday period:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. - noon Jan. 1: CLOSED STRATFORD TRANSIT Dec. 31: Bus service ends at 6 p.m. Jan. 1: Buses not running LANDFILL SITE Dec. 31: 8 a.m. - noon Jan. 1: CLOSED GARBAGE, RECYCLING, GREEN BIN COLLECTION On Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2, curbside collection of garbage, recycling and green bin materials will be pushed back one day. So if your regular collection day...

Remaining 2026 Budget Meetings Cancelled

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee meetings scheduled for December 1, 2 and 15 to consider the Mayor’s Budget have been cancelled, as the 2026 budget deliberations are now complete.

For questions about the budget please call 519-271-0250 extension 5202 or email stfdbudget@stratford.ca.