Tariffs may impact city budget, Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma says. Amid the 25 per cent tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the mayor of Stratford is voicing his concerns about how these added costs could effect the city.

Get Concerned Stratford taking legal action after appeals denied. The saga of the City of Stratford decision to ban three local residents from municipal meetings and buildings has entered a new chapter after an involved citizens' group announced its intent to pursue legal action.

Hamilton hospital pauses youth tonsil and adenoid surgeries after 2 deaths. Scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgical procedures for patients under the age of 18 have been paused at McMaster Children’s Hospital after two children, including one from Norfolk County, recently died shortly after being discharged.

1 day ago · Among the ideas the mayor floated to the people he spoke with was a community concierg e to help residents who may impacted get connected with social services, such as employment insurance. “That reprieve (from tariffs) doesn’t take away from that reality. It forces us to shift kind of where we’re going,” Ristma said.

Dec 30, 2024 · 17. Stratford glass plant planner disciplined for conflict of interest (Jan. 19) – READ IT HERE 16. Perth County OPP’s major crimes unit investigating suspicious $1.5M overnight fire (June 12) – READ IT HERE 15.

Premier Doug Ford announces reversal of Greenbelt land removals. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reversing his plan to open the protected Greenbelt lands for housing development, he announced Thursday, after sustaining nearly a year of blowback over the decision that has seen two cabinet ministers and two top staffers resign.

Dec 12, 2024 · The committee also approved two new vehicles for the bylaw department a cost of $55,00 each. According to the report by the city’s building and planning services department included in the budget, the bylaw enforcement office “has been under-resourced for some time and requires additional positions to manage new tasks . . . …

Dec 5, 2024 · Stratford police were called shortly before 5:30 a.m. when an injured woman was spotted by a resident walking along Mornington Street. The resident called police and drove the woman to hospital, where she remains after being treated for …

On-farm dairy processor to receive funding. The dairy processing sector plays a vital role in Canada’s economy, producing good, high-quality and nutritious products for Canadians across the country.

Oct 17, 2024 · Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced Thursday the riding would receive $14.2 million to help fund various projects starting in 2025. “Our government is making important investments in our rural and small communities to build critical infrastructure such as roads, water and wastewater, and bridges,” he said.