Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma said he is not about to throw democracy to the wind. The provincial government could add 169 municipalities in an expansion of strong mayor powers, including the City of Stratford, potentially starting May 1. Ritsma said he will still go about his job the same way. "Collaborating, you...

Wayne Baker said he brings a strong work ethic to everything he does.  The People's Party of Canada's candidate for Perth-Wellington has worked in a variety of roles throughout his life, from farmer to real estate broker, tradesman and a business owner. Baker is hoping to add MP to that list. He...

The Erie Street parking lot resurfacing project has begun. The first phase, expected to take eight weeks to complete, includes the lower lot while the second, starting mid-May and ending mid-June, will include the upper lot. Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma said the parking lot has been a subject of discussion at...

The Local Community Food Centre is hosting its Meet the Candidates event Wednesday, as part of their Community Connection: Federal Election Edition series. Julie Docker Johnson, Community Connector for The Local, said all four candidates running for MP of Perth-Wellington are planning to attend. "We are all one big community, they...

It's an opportunity to learn about services that help people and pets stay together during times of need. Paws on Pavement on April 26 is a day of 'community connection and compassion', and a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth’s (HSKWSP) Better Together Capital Campaign. Volunteers...

Chatham Maroons ended the Stratford Warriors playoff run on Sunday, with a Game 7 win in the GOJHL semifinal series. The Maroons scored twice in the second period and then hung on for a 2-1 win to take the western division series 4-3 on home ice at Memorial Arena. Ian LaChance...