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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 has begun in the City of Stratford, and will continue over the next six weeks.

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 Tuesday, April 15, crews are expected to be working in the areas of:

• Abraham Drive, Gregory Crescent, Vivian Line
• Chestnut Street, Louise Street, Mowat Street, Railway Avenue, Dufferin Street

Retail Closings During Easter Holidays

Shoppers and merchants are reminded that under the Retail Business Holidays Act, both Good Friday – April 18, 2025 and Easter Sunday – April 21, 2025, are among the designated holidays annually when most retail 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...

Stratford Sports Wall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced

Stratford’s Sports Wall of Fame Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the inductees for 2025.

In the Athlete category, this year’s inductees are Robert White (hockey) and Ben Gerber (dragon boating).

In the Team category, the inductees are the 1988 Stratford Memorials Boys Squirt Softball team, and the 1990 Stratford Memorials Boys Peewee Softball team.

In the Builder category, the inductee is Ken Gene (dragon boating).

The City of Stratford will be honouring these Sports Wall of Fame inductees at...

Registration Opens March 1 for City Summer Day Camps and Swimming Lessons

Registration opens at midnight Saturday, March 1 for the City of Stratford’s summer day camps, swim day camps and swimming lessons.

Camps and lessons will begin in July and run until the end of August.

For more details about summer camps, and to register starting March 1, please visit www.stratford.ca/daycamps For more details about swimming lessons, and to register starting March 1, please visit www.stratford.ca/swim