Stratford beacon herald news To Stratford with Love is set to celebrate its 36th year on Dec. After learning about a program that provided kids in school a free book on their birthdays, she said she decided to provide a similar program to help foster “a love of reading and a love of books in kids of all ages. Among the speakers, there will also be 12 unique local vendors, including the Stratford and District Horticultural Society, the Stratford and Area Master Gardeners, and the Stratford Public Library, along with others who can answer questions about worm fermentation, soil sampling, seeds and much more. These Stratford-area communities will receive a combined $785,400 bump from the fund, which is the province’s primary general assistance grant to smaller municipalities. Stratford city hall (Chris Montanini/Stratford Beacon Herald) Article content A proposed development that would see 68 townhomes built in Stratford east end was referred back to staff due to questions about the number of affordable units and environmental initiatives in The two met in Grade 9 math class at Northwestern and were soon part of the same tight-knit friend group. Kasperski is already hoping to host more TedxStratford events. Perth County OPP officers, Stratford police, Perth County paramedics and the Perth East firefighters responded to the single-vehicle collision just before 11 p. Sara Wood, a Perth County farmer, was re-elected to a three-year term as director-at-large and, after being elected vice-president last year, will serve a second year in the role. (Beacon Herald file photo) And that led to me then thinking that there was a gap in Stratford to start an environmental group,” James-Abra said. (Nic Adam/Special to The Beacon Herald) Photo by Nic Adam / Nic Adam “I think it’s important to understand that. A Stratford woman who has written about her journey toward medically assisted death is among the 88 people named on Wednesday to the Order of Canada. Read the latest Stratford news. (Bill Atwood/Stratford Beacon Herald) The exterior of the aquatic centre at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in St. Both start at 10:45 a. Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald jpg, SF, apsmc “People come in here smiling and quoting it to me, and then want me to show them that thing. In an 8-3 vote Monday night, council appointed Toronto-based lawyer David Boghosian to the role exactly two weeks after he was dismissed from the same position by the City of Greater Sudbury. Cory Smith/Beacon Herald file photo jpg, SF, apsmc Article content New and familiar offerings are set to welcome guests and get residents in the holiday spirit when the Downtown Stratford BIA’s Winter Wander-land returns on tje Nov. Writer and accessibility advocate Diane Sims is one of 88 Canadians, including actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin, to receive the Chris Huggins pets his dog Nyx after Stratford firefighters rescued the seven-year-old kelpie from a fire Thursday afternoon. Climate Momentum celebrates three The Beacon Herald (Stratford Beacon-Herald) is a daily newspaper (Monday to Saturday) [1] published in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Under the CLSA’s harassment, violence and abuse policy, McKenny filed the second complaint last week with names of close to 15 current support workers “who would like the opportunity to be heard around their experiences with perceived bullying, harassment and lack of support that they feel has created a poisoned or toxic workplace under the leadership of Andrea Quesnelle started Stratford Books for Kids, in part, as a way to connect more with her local community. She looks forward to finding new and meaningful opportunities to work for the benefit of the Stratford/Huron community,” the statement said. “If you have a confrontation, use your words, not your weapons,” Ghaffar said. at Goderich’s town hall and Stratford’s city hall respectively. “In response to this increase in respiratory illness, and to help keep our patients and team members safe, the decision has been made to return to mandatory masking in clinical areas of the hospital for all (health alliance) team members, volunteers and visitors,” Jensen said. Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up The Beacon Herald - December 27, 2024 Articles. Coun. “Neighbours need time to receive something like this,” Ritsma said. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Chris Huggins was walking home from the Stratford Mall after buying some books when he saw fire trucks in front of the building he’s called home for almost eight years. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Stratford police talk outside a home on Bradshaw Drive, as they investigate a shooting in which two people, including the shooter, died and two others Our FREE email will keep you up-to-date on Stratford news, weather, municipal decisions, community updates and more. (Nic Adam/Special to The Beacon Herald) Article content The St. 30-Dec. Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma earlier this month called the fallout from the city’s second fatal shooting of 2024 a “loss to our community, a huge loss for both lives. The concept plan from Orbit. It just shows that Stratford is a forward-thinking place to live. Pethick is proud of her work on behalf of the Foundation, despite the ill-informed allegations by her former employer. Marys. Boghosian “A 10-storey building may be too much of a temptation for the other developers in this town . . 14. Daily Local News covering your region and the surrounding areas. After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up. “Our rural municipalities will benefit from this Roughly a month after the city’s first homicide in nearly two decades, the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth is encouraging Stratford residents who may have been affected by the tragedy to Kevin Larson, former owner of The HUB Pub and Patio among a number of other Stratford and area businesses, has been charged with one count of fraud, Stratford police confirmed Thursday. Two people, including the shooter, were killed and two more were seriously injured in the Thursday night incident. ” Dozens of friends, family and supporters participated last weekend in a memorial candlelight walk for Ballantyne-Holmes. t o not seek as the floor for any further applications, particularly when there’s a big piece of land involved,” he said. Marys; Andrew Mavor, a teacher of culinary arts at the Avocado Café at Stratford District secondary school; Eli Silverthorn, an instructor at the Stratford Chefs School; and Jasjit Kaur, a Cambridge-based chef who blends Indian cuisine with international flavours. A few months later, he connected with former Stratford resident Anne Carbert to form Climate Momentum, a These chefs include A ndrew Tutt, owner and executive chef at Tuttco Eatery in St. This, perhaps, is the perfect slogan for the store run by local artist Kevin September. ” Rob Blowes, left, stands with his cousin Brian Blowes in his store on Wellington street in downtown Stratford. You know, it wasn’t just us, obviously, that did this work. Ms. “It has increased slightly over time, but we are certainly missing the mark in two areas – we’re not filling the trade gap that we have for the number of people that we need in the trades for the amount of work . ” Supporters were hand at Shakespeare Park on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new urban gym in Stratford. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content Less than a year after forming its own non-profit housing corporation, the United Way Perth-Huron has purchased its first building and has begun work to transform it into 10 Stratford police remained on the scene Friday of a multiple shooting. there’s going to be, and we’re woefully off the mark when it comes to the number of women that are joining the trade,” the teacher said. Marys Aquatic Centre is set to be closed for at least six months for extensive The Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth is holding events on Friday in Stratford and Goderich. 1 weekend. No planning permission has yet been applied for. The Our Stōr(y) philosophy is summed up on its sandwich board. Skip to Content The Beacon Herald - December 31, 2024 Articles. Former Beacon Herald gardening columnist and retired psychologist Doug Reberg died peacefully in hospice Aug. Matthew Rae looks back on `very busy' 2024. While Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance officials did not disclose how many cases have been discovered, their release stated that an “outbreak status refers to two or As Stratford city council continues to grapple with the 2025 budget, one councillor proposed what might be considered a controversial move to cut costs. Mike Moffatt, an assistant professor in the business, economics and public policy group at the Ivey Business School at Western University; Anneke Smit, an associate professor at the University of Windsor, and the founder and director of the Centre for Cities (C4C) at Windsor Law; and Paul Kalbfleisch, the former vice-president of creativity and (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) The Stratford Council of Churches hosted the event attended by Mayor Martin Ritsma and Stratford Police Service Chief Greg Skinner. King’s classic, Stand By Me, which used (Beacon Herald file photo) Article content A Destination Stratford program that was born out of the early days of the pandemic to support struggling restaurant operations has been so successful that city council has once again approved an expansion. The paper serves the area of Perth County, Ontario. Find information about funeral homes, services, donations and condolences for the deceased and their families. Stratford’s event, which will be held in Lazaridis Hall at the Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre, will be recorded and edited by local production company Ballinran Entertainment and will be uploaded to YouTube for future viewing. ” During the preceding weeks, Bilcke, who rented a house almost directly across the street from his victims’ homes, had traded jabs with . Stratford has hired a new integrity commissioner, but the choice does come with some controversy. Started by Ruth and Richard Kneider, the couple's grandkids are also now involved. Pictured from left: Archer Chambers, Pearl Patterson, Ruth and Richard Kneider, Foster Chambers, Olive Chambers, Lincoln Patterson. 12 after a brief illness. A day after blasting the federal government for its oil and gas emissions plan , Premier Danielle Smith got an earful from rural Alberta leaders frustrated by the province’s unpaid taxes, piecemeal policing plans and high electricity fees. after a tractor left the road on Line 29 between Road 111 and Road 112, between Stratford and Harmony. StratfordToday. While much of the project remains the same as the original application, planner Alexander Burnett told council there have been several modifications. We’re kind of like third generation, right? “So the fact that this is in Stratford kind of means we’re keeping up with the Joneses, as it were. Stay current with local headlines on business, sports, entertainment and events. Mark Hunter suggested the elimination of Stratford’s community grants program at Monday night’s finance and labour relations committee Alberta municipalities could go bankrupt in 5-10 years if affordability doesn't change: RMA president. We have you covered with all the latest breaking news, stories and updates affecting Stratford today. “I thought Stratford was safe. “We are committed to working in partnership with the local authority, Stratford Town Council and Browse the latest obituaries and memorial notices from Stratford and surrounding areas. ca connects our community with the news that matters most, as it happens. While the goal again is to raise But, Taylor Crinklaw said, these impacts are likely far in the future for Stratford since there are limited areas in the city where vehicular traffic would be reduced to add a new bike lane. But they formed a special bond in the car – driving to McCormick’s house on a farm near Embro, Ballantyne’s home in Stratford, or just stopping in a parking lot and chatting or listening to Neil Diamond, Elvis or Ben E. Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald jpg, GAME DAY: Stratford Warriors look to snap skid as team celebrates its past As a kid, Dave Williams used to spend most of his Friday nights with his dad and brother Dennis at the Stratford Arena watching Cullitons players like Ed Innovative Stratford psychologist remembered as generous and ahead of his time. Medicine unit closed to admissions until further notice. . m. “To bring this together, I think it’s important for our community but it’s also important for this street. ukn brxi tijzup qhom hooxk avbecf olda cad dxwftxo amiqo