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Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Schedule - Potential Postal Strike

In light of a potential disruption to postal services later this month, the City of Stratford is issuing the Preauthorized Payment (PAP) Monthly property tax schedule earlier than usual. This advance notice ensures that property owners enrolled in the PAP-Monthly program receive the necessary information without delay. 

The notice will outline the automatic withdrawal amounts scheduled from July 1 through December 1, 2025.

For property owners not enrolled in the PAP-Monthly program, the next...

Retail Closings on Victoria Day

Shoppers and merchants are reminded that under the Retail Business Holidays Act, Victoria Day – Monday, May 19, 2024, is among the days annually when most stores must be closed. 

The Act, administered by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, exempts some retail operations, including but not limited to, gas stations, gardening centres and flower shops. 

There are fines for opening on prohibited days of retail operation. Retail outlets found guilty may be fined up $50,000 or the total...

Work Begins on Erie Street Parking Lot Resurfacing

Work has begun on the resurfacing of the Erie Street parking lot.

This project is expected to take 8 weeks to complete, and will be done in stages. The first phase will focus on the lower lot, and the second phase will focus on the upper lot.

Parking will not be available in the portion of the lot under construction.

In addition to resurfacing, planned improvements to the lot also include storm drainage replacement, and repairs to sidewalk, curbs and gutters.

The project is expected to be completed...

Spring Hydrant Flushing

Spring flushing of fire hydrants continues in the City of Stratford.

This is something that the City does twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall, to remove iron that may have settled in the watermains, and as preventative maintenance on fire hydrants.

For Thursday, May 8, crews are expected to be working in the areas of:

• Freeland Drive, Athlone Crescent
• Matilda Street, Oakdale Avenue

Customers in these areas and surrounding neighbourhoods could experience some discoloured water, but water...

Notice of Temporary Street Closure - May 6, 2025

Please be advised that the following road will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, for the Miller Cup Rugby Tournament:

    Matilda Street between Oakdale Avenue and Smith Street

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