Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 03:24 PM
The City of Stratford’s Respectful Workplace Policy has been the subject of some interest in the community lately, and I would like to clarify a few things if I can.
Last year, we implemented a new policy that highlights the importance of treating everyone – City employees, City Council and members of the public – with dignity and respect.
Recently, a few individuals were suspended from City facilities for a period of three months for violating that policy. Those individuals can still comment on...
Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 10:23 AM
The City of Stratford has begun its fall hydrant flushing program.
Hydrant flushing 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.
Property owners may experience discoloured water temporarily as a result of this process, but water quality is not affected. Discoloured water will clear, but before doing laundry, please check to see that water has cleared.
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 01:46 PM
Thanks to funding in part from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, the City of Stratford will be launching an exciting new initiative called Building Bridges Through Sharing Circles.
This seniors-led program aims to share lived experiences and culture to educate, mentor and celebrate diversity within our community. It will include several public events throughout the remainder of the year with opportunities for cultural exchanges and intergenerational connections.
The...
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2024 04:30 PM
So where exactly do your tax dollars go?
The City of Stratford has just launched a new easy-to-use online tool that will tell you.
Just select your property classification (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) and type in the assessed value of your property from your assessment notice or recent property tax bill.
The tool will then calculate how much of your property taxes go toward the various programs and services the City provides. It’s broken down into the day-to-day expenses to run the...
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2024 08:40 AM
Register your dogs and cats before March 1 and save.
All dogs and cats in Stratford are required to wear a registration tag at all times. Dog and cat tag registrations expire each year on December 31 and are renewed annually to ensure your pet’s information is up to date.
2024 pet tags are now available and can be purchased from the following locations: