An upcoming new event focused on mental well-being will welcome a trio of high-profile guest speakers to Stratford next month. Read More ..read more

The keys to a successful school music program, says teacher Paula Ortelli, is a good work ethic and plenty of teamwork among the student musicians. Read More ..read more

Quinn Kipfer had to double check. Read More ..read more

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae has tabled a private members’ bill intended to protect agritourism operators from some of the risks involved on farms and similar operations across the province. Read More ..read more

The Avon Maitland District school board’s board of trustees has announced Dr. Graham Shantz as its next director of education. Read More ..read more

Sometimes it’s not a cliché. The U10 Stratford Jr. Warriors really did save their best for last. Read More ..read more

Two-thirds of teams in this season’s Sutherland Cup round-robin will be from Perth County. Read More ..read more

The provincial government announced $500,000 for a Stratford manufacturing company that’s expected to help create more than 13 jobs and allow New-Form Tools Ltd. to continue refining its flagship product. Read More ..read more

The definition of “soiree” is generally that of an elegant, refined gathering that met in the evening, or according to Merriam-Webster, “a fancy evening affair.” The word is derived from the French soir, meaning “evening” or night.” The first time the word “soiree” was thought to be used was in 1793 in France. What is interesting is that this relatively new word was adopted by the churches of Perth County to describe their evening social events. Perhaps, this gave the congregation the chance to wear their best clothes and meet with friends, family and many people from the surrounding community ..read more

There’s an extra reason – or 40 extra reasons, depending how you look at it – to celebrate this weekend’s Stratford Home and Leisure Show. Read More ..read more