Success

These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of our sponsors as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Discovery Week educates and recruits rural doctors

Discovery Week students were led by doctors at Stratford General Hospital, who are also former Discovery Week students

Jun 6, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

SPCC volunteer moving up to executive director

Heather McDowell takes the helm of the Stratford Pride Community Centre on July 3

May 18, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Local sponsorship group to welcome Syrian refugee family

Stratford Welcomes Refugees have supported seven different sponsorship groups and seven different families. Refugees come from places like Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Apr 19, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Erie Drive-In opens, meaning spring is soon to follow

Local Business: Co-owner Cathy Bayer is hoping for a fun season for her and her staff, as the Stratford staple Erie Drive-In opens for the year

Mar 11, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

From Stratford Intercounty baseball to the World Series, Thomson's calm, poised approach brings success

Rob Thomson, of Sebringville, led the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series last year. He was a guest speaker on Thursday morning at a breakfast fundraiser for Community Living Stratford and Area

Jan 26, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

'Farm girl from Downie Township' new member of Order of Canada

For her commitments to medical missions and global humanitarian work, Jean Aitcheson is receiving Canada's highest citizen's award

Jan 3, 2023 12:12 PM Read more >

Local artist publishes new books highlighting career

Scott McKowen is a renowned artist living in Stratford, known for his unique engraving style that has immortalized plays, books, and even a few comic books. His book launch is Saturday at Fanfare Books

Dec 9, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

First indoor rock climbing facility coming to Stratford

Pursuit Climbing is for anyone - experienced boulderers or someone who never would have imagined they could climb

Oct 26, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Rotarian heading to duathlon world championships

Gerry Thuss, 65, has qualified for the duathlon world championships after a qualification event in Bluewater. He placed second in his age group and 17th overall

Oct 3, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Keep living, keep moving: Higgins starts again after tragedy

Stratford native Jodyene Higgins achieved Stratford's prestigious bronze star award, presented just a half year after her late partner and husband's passing

Sep 10, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

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