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Registration for Summer Day Camps and Swimming Lessons Opens March 2

Registration opens Monday March 2 at 9 a.m. for the City of Stratford’s summer day camps, swim day camps and swimming lessons.

Camps and lessons will begin in July and run until the end of August.

For more details about summer camps, and to register starting March 2, please visit www.stratford.ca/daycamps

For more details about swimming lessons, and to register starting March 2, please visit www.stratford.ca/swim

Notice of Temporary Street Closure February 28, 2026 – Coldest Night of the Year

Please be advised that the following road closure will be in place on Saturday, February 28 for Coldest Night of the Year:

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 4:45p.m. to 7:00p.m.:

       William Street from Waterloo Street to Lakeside Drive North

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

Election Candidate Information Sessions Planned for February and March

The City of Stratford, Town of St. Marys, Municipality of North Perth, Municipality of Perth East, Municipality of West Perth, and the Township of Perth South are jointly hosting Election Candidate Information Sessions for residents who are considering running for municipal office.

The sessions will be led by experienced and knowledgeable trainers from Clerks On Call and are designed to provide prospective candidates with essential information to help them make informed decisions before entering...

Green Recognition Program - Call for Applications

The City of Stratford’s Energy and Environment Advisory Committee has launched the 2026 edition of its Green Recognition Program to continue highlighting the efforts of those who are helping Stratford move towards its target of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The Green Recognition Program is intended to support our green leaders, promote a variety of sustainable practices, and raise awareness of how the community is working toward a net-zero future.

Submissions are being...

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...