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Nominations Open for Ted Blowes Community Service Award

The Ted Blowes Community Service Award was created in memory of former Stratford Mayor Ted Blowes and the contributions he made to our community.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 award.

The Communities in Bloom committee is looking for assistance in choosing and honouring someone who resides in Stratford, St. Marys or Perth County and contributes through volunteerism, beautification and education to make a difference in their community.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, August 15 and...

Summer Evening Pickleball at the Agriplex

The City of Stratford is introducing an Indoor Summer Pickleball program at the Stratford Agriplex – the perfect way to stay active, social, and competitive without the summer heat.

Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, our climate-controlled courts offer a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited. Program Details:

• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
• Location: Stratford Agriplex – Courts North 3 and 4
• Dates: July 8 –...

Sanitary System Master Plan

SANITARY SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

The City of Stratford is updating its 2003 Sanitary Master Plan to ensure the City’s sanitary sewer infrastructure continues to support the growing Stratford community now and in the future.

The Master Plan update will review and analyze existing conditions, and plan for Stratford’s projected population growth. The Master Plan will define needed improvements or increases to the current system’s capacity, and identify opportunities for...

Notice of Temporary Street Closure July 6, 2025 - Chariot Festival

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:30pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, for the Chariot Festival:

• Lakeside Drive from Queen Street to Lakeside Drive North

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator at 519-271-0250, extension 286 during business hours.

Notice of Intent to Consider Declaring as Surplus and to Dispose of 38 Coriano Street

In accordance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy P.3.1, Notice is hereby given that Stratford City Council is considering declaring all of Plan 140 BLK BB PT BLK T, municipally described as 38 Coriano Street, City of Stratford, County of Perth, Province of Ontario to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford.

The City owns this property which is approximately .15 hectares. This property is currently designated a Residentially Zoned R1(4) Area.

The lands...