Stratford beacon herald news while wreaths from members of the community will be laid beginning at 10 a. 9 per cent that has been projected. “I wanted it not only to be a destination in Stratford, but a destination for the province. “I’ve been kind of working in the background to try and find a new transportation solution – kind of racking my brain – and it was almost at the same time we The call came in around 4:15 p. I don’t think anyone expected that first thing Monday morning, when we were expecting a fall economic statement that afternoon 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. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, Perth County paramedics and the Perth East Fire Department responded to just before 3:30 p. The Our Stōr(y) philosophy is summed up on its sandwich board. 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. (Nic Adam/Special to The Beacon Herald) Photo by Nic Adam / Nic Adam “I think it’s important to understand that. Boghosian Prior to the council discussion and vote, four Stratford residents did raise their concerns with the project. (Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald) Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma joined officials from Tennis Clubs of Canada, Tennis Canada and Rogers during a ground-breaking ceremony at the Stratford Tennis Club Wednesday morning for a project that will allow the local tennis club to offer year-round access to courts through the seasonal installation of a clear bubble over five of the club's six courts from the (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content A new downtown mural that was unveiled Wednesday at a ribbon-tying ceremony is celebrating the culture and history of Stratford in a unique way — with nearly 25,000 individual hearts that have been painted on the wall of Stakeholders gather at Tuesday morning housing symposium. Administrative offices in both Stratford and St. Skip to Content. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) The Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth is holding events on Friday in Stratford and Goderich. Instead, the person on the other end of the phone line told her she had been awarded one of Canada’s highest honours as one of 88 new appointments to the prestigious Order of Canada. on Perth Road 121, at the intersection of Line 67, after a passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle collided. 30-Dec. 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. Speaking to an audience of stakeholders at the Stratford and Perth Housing Symposium Tuesday morning, Christine Hempel said Canada’s housing crisis Madison Garcia makes the cupcake batter during a special cooking class at St. Marshall MaCannell, 23, who grew up in Listowel and now lives in Stratford, was named the winner Friday at the opening ceremony of the 183rd fair organized by the Stratford & District Agricultural Society. It is going to take another 150 years to really turn back to where we The Stratford Urban Gym aims to strengthen physical, mental health with a calisthenics rack at Shakespeare Park. Photo by Allan Davey Phase one started in 2021 and included new and accessible washrooms. 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 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. Sections. Article content. 5M of which will be allocated to Stratford. Stratford police remained on the scene Friday of a multiple shooting. The paper serves the area of Perth County, Ontario. Savile, 41, was arrested early Tuesday morning after police and paramedics were called to his apartment at 475 Ontario St. beside the railway tracks off of O’Loane Avenue. (Submitted photo) Stratford Transit manager Michael Mousley told the Beacon Herald Thursday that Onex Bus, a family-owned bus based in Mississauga, will begin serving city residents in the new year. Marys Aquatic Centre is set to be closed for at least six months for extensive renovations that include the installation of a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems. Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald jpg, SF, apsmc. , Perth East/West Perth fire Chief Bill Hunter said, as smoke billowed from a forest off of Perth Line 37 approaching Perth Road 107 just outside of Shakespeare. “I thought Stratford was safe. However, the officer who was under investigation – officer-in-charge of the station with overall responsibility for the welfare of prisoners throughout the night’s events — declined to be interviewed or to provide notes on the incident, which is Beacon Herald file photo Article content Perth South officials announced during the municipality’s council meeting this week that Mayor Jim Aitcheson is taking an immediate leave of absence for personal reasons. Donna Sobura shared worries that residents in the proposed care home would not have access to many “ elements which would be comforting and familiar to them. Hotel Julie, a nod to Shakespearean’s Juliet, opened in the summer and will have a full Stratford Festival season in 2024. After learning about a program that provided kids in school a free book on their birthdays, she said she (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) The Stratford Council of Churches hosted the event attended by Mayor Martin Ritsma and Stratford Police Service Chief Greg Skinner. at Goderich’s town hall and Stratford’s city hall respectively. t o not seek as the floor for any further applications, particularly when there’s a big piece of land involved,” he said. Pictured from left: Archer Chambers, Pearl Patterson, Ruth and Richard Kneider, Foster Chambers, Olive Chambers, Lincoln Patterson. 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. She “So the fact that this is in Stratford kind of means we’re keeping up with the Joneses, as it were. to 8 p. We’re kind of like third generation, right? 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. (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. A: It was a very interesting week, to say the least. Stratford architect Michael Wilson was honoured by the International Design Awards for his Festival Hydro renovation. The formal ceremony will be held at the cenotaph beginning at 10:30 a. The Stratford Police Service is encouraging drivers to adjust to winter weather conditions after a transport truck slid off a snow-covered road south of Stratford Friday morning The Beacon Herald - December 27, 2024 Articles. Pictured from left are donors: Darren Scrimgeour and Tyler Graham (Scrimgeour and Graham Wealth Management with RBC), Tom Parent (Dominion Lending Centre and Stratford Kinsmen Club president), Trevor Exner (Stratford Kinsmen), . People want to come to Stratford and want to stay here. 6 percentage points to 4. K. Stratford mayor looking to lower budget's proposed tax increase. Mike’s Friday with Chef David Wolfman. By Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter. ” Dozens of friends, family and supporters participated last weekend in a memorial candlelight walk for Ballantyne-Holmes. To Stratford with Love is set to celebrate its 36th year on Dec. 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. They also interviewed the woman. After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up. one autumn morning. (Bill (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 After announcing its mandatory vaccine policy in August, the health alliance gave its 1,200 staff members, 160 physicians and 27 midwives until Oct. And it’s the reason why the police force chose to organize an “eye-popping” community presentation on the subject March 6 from 6 p. Since it first opened, the Arden Park Hotel has become a meeting place for Stratford residents and those outside of the community, Greg Hayter said. With the year coming to a close the Beacon Herald sat down with Perth-Wellington MP John Nater to look back on 2024. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will continue to boast local representation from Huron and Perth counties in 2025 after its board election this week. . Despite these consecutive increases, the Stratford region remains far below the provincial rate of 7. She looks forward to finding new and meaningful opportunities to work for the benefit of the Stratford/Huron community,” the statement said. electric drone choir to be featured in Lights on Stratford final weekend. Investigators ask anyone with information about the case to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). While much of Perth County Courthouse (Beacon Herald file photo) Article content While still early in the budget process, Perth County residents can expect a double-digit property tax increase for the second year in a row if things remain where projected. There are 550 people working at the Stratford plant, and the additional 150 factory jobs are expected to be filled if the new plant is at capacity by 2028. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. (Bill Atwood/Stratford Beacon Herald) Ms. White has also been directed by the court to abstain from alcohol. 1, 2017, and Jan. com. On Nov. m. Stratford Beacon Herald journalist Cory Smith spent nearly four weeks in hospital after open heart surgery to repair an aortic dissection. Two people, including the shooter, were killed and two more were seriously injured in the Thursday night incident. 9 per cent from October 2023. While the goal again is to raise awareness about the overall issue, the events will also help educate on the risks of tainted drug supplies, CMHA Stratford has hired a new integrity commissioner, but the choice does come with some controversy. I don’t remember most of what the doctor told me when she gave me the news. Spring in Stratford isn’t official until swans are back on the Avon River. 5 per cent. 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. 1 weekend. 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 more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients that could have possibly been acquired in the hospital. Charges against a Stratford man accused of sexual assault were withdrawn earlier this week because the Crown’s office determined there was no reasonable prospect of conviction. We have you covered with all the latest breaking news, stories and updates affecting Stratford today. Shock has that effect when finding out your body’s In a press release, officials with the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, which operates hospitals in Stratford, St. Stratford Transit buses will not be operating on Monday. at St. For the year, buyers are paying an average of $625,670, nearly unchanged from the first 10 months of 2023. Stratford's city hall (Beacon Herald file photo) jpg, SF, apsmc Article content While Stratford’s controversial respectful workplace policy was split into three separate components this week, one of the residents banned under the previous code says not much has changed since these updated policies still effectively shield councillors from SIU investigators interviewed three witness officers, who also provided notes on the incident. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Karen Tigani, the board’s current superintendent of education, will be officially filling that role when Chris Roehrig retires next February. Innovative Stratford psychologist remembered as generous and ahead of his time. and marched down Morenz Drive and into the water, where they’ll entertain locals and visitors until October. 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 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. Alex Fitzgerald-Black, the executive director of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France, was the guest speaker during Friday's Remembrance Day ceremony at St. 14. Search stratfordbeaconherald. He was set to appear in a Goderich court on Tuesday. Read the latest Stratford news. 2 million in local infrastructure for the riding - $3. 1 in Market Square from 4 p. 29, the evening after the theft, police said officers located and arrested the 37-year-old suspect and charged him with theft with a value more than $5,000 and break and enter. Those who want to participate should drop their pumpkins off in the afternoon, although setup and pumpkin drop-off will be The average price of homes sold in October 2024 was $656,970, a gain of 8. ” During the preceding weeks, Bilcke, who rented a house almost directly across the street from his victims’ homes, had traded jabs with U. Finally, the annual Stratford Pumpkin Parade will run on Nov. Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald jpg, SF, apsmc “People come in here According to the city’s Grand Trunk community hub master plan approved by the previous city council in 2018, the Stratford YMCA has served residents at its current site on the Grand Trunk property at the corner of Downie and St. All the latest local news for Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester and Warwickshire - provided by The Stratford Herald While Stratford may not yet be greatly impacted by climate change, we can still see the effects close to home, Cappie said. 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 exterior of the aquatic centre at the Pyramid Recreation Centre in St. Firefighters responded to the first blaze Sunday at 2:18 a. “Neighbours need time to receive something like this,” The COVID-19 outbreak that was declared at Stratford General Hospital last week is now over, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance officials announced Friday. Former Beacon Herald gardening columnist and retired psychologist Doug Reberg died peacefully in hospice Aug. Patrick streets since 1869. “We consider Stratford our partner, so to be able to bring more jobs to Stratford its only good for the community, all the small businesses, everything,” Robert said. ” “A 10-storey building may be too much of a temptation for the other developers in this town . Mary’s Catholic school in Listowel. Goderich Rail had to be notified since crews needed to access the rail area with a hose to extinguish the fire, deputy fire Chief Chris Van Bargen said. “Reconciliation, of course, is such a subject that is unimaginable to me,” said Pasty Day, who is also a member of the Turtle Clan. Search. Kevin Larson, 37, is charged with assault, fraud and breaching a court order not to communicate with Rebecca Reeve. The Arden Park Hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. Climate Momentum celebrates three Stratford and Area Weather. 4-billion investment that will add 30,000 new beds and roughly 28,000 upgraded beds in new and existing long-term care homes across the province, the new peopleCare Stratford facility has been approved for 100 new beds on top of 60 upgraded beds from the previous Stratford care home, Phillips said. Destination Stratford also announced this week that Lights on Stratford, the annual six-week light festival that runs in December and January, will get Andrea Quesnelle started Stratford Books for Kids, in part, as a way to connect more with her local community. (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. Marys, Clinton and Seaforth, said the Stratford medicine unit had been reopened to admissions and transfers, and family and caregiver presence on the unit had been restored. 8 p. Even before the park’s official designation, the Friends had seen a lot of outside support, White noted. It just shows that Stratford is a forward-thinking place to live. Pictured from left are House of Blessing resource coordinator Kelsey Lauersen, Simple Diane Sims thought it was scam call when her home phone began ringing at around 9:30 a. With Stratford's 2025 budget discussion and public consultations underway, Mayor Martin Ritsma is looking to lower the potential property tax increase from the 5. Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes was found unresponsive after allegedly being shot and was rushed to Stratford General Hospital, where she later died. Canadian man caught holding the bag — with 11 kilos of cocaine in it. According to court documents, Larson is alleged to have defrauded Reeve of $65,000 by accessing her personal bank account and credit card and accruing debt without her knowledge between Jan. 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. Published: 06:00, 26 December 2024 . 28 to get a first dose. Canadian military plans to boost ranks to 86,000 personnel. “Our rural municipalities will benefit from this additional funding, allowing us to continue building stronger and safer communities together,” Rae said in a release. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) jpg, SF, apsmc. Starting in 2025, water rates will increase seven per cent every year until 2029, while wastewater will increase by two per cent each year for the next five years. Wolfman, who has taken part in previous presentations to schools in the board, brings a lot of energy when he’s involved with the program, said Lauren Coughlin, a specialist high skills major teacher at St. (Beacon Herald file photo) 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 Stratford council approved increases to water and wastewater rates on Monday. The community driven Stratford Poppy Project was led by coordinators Patty Hawkins-Russel (pictured) and Laurie Krempien-Hall. 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. “If you have a confrontation, use your words, not your weapons,” Ghaffar said. Transport truck crash closes snowy highway south of Stratford. 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 These chefs include A ndrew Tutt, owner and executive chef at Tuttco Eatery in St. Marys will be closed on Monday and so will local landfills and libraries. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content Chants of “hey hey, ho ho, Doug Ford has got to go” rang out in front of the Arden Park Hotel Monday morning as some Stratford residents and others from across Southwestern Ontario gathered outside where the province’s standing committee on finance and economic affairs was holding its pre-budget And that led to me then thinking that there was a gap in Stratford to start an environmental group,” James-Abra said. In a press release, Stratford police said officers identified two suspects – a 37-year-old Stratford man and a 60-year-old Stratford man. 1, 2020. 3 per cent. Started by Ruth and Richard Kneider, the couple's grandkids are also now involved. Advertisement 2 Story continues below Rob Blowes, left, stands with his cousin Brian Blowes in his store on Wellington street in downtown Stratford. 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 “find what works for them” as they labour through the mental impact of that night. . (Nic Adam/Special to The Beacon Herald) Article content The St. Kasperski is already hoping to host more TedxStratford events. Medicine unit closed to admissions until further notice. “I needed this to be one step above,” MacFarlane said. Pethick is proud of her work on behalf of the Foundation, despite the ill-informed allegations by her former employer. Both start at 10:45 a. “Murray Sinclair (former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission) said it’s been 150 years of education and bad situations that have gotten us where we are. No-nonsense news@stratford-herald. Last month, the region saw unemployment grow by 0. She noted the torrential rainstorm that drenched Alberta municipalities could go bankrupt in 5-10 years if affordability doesn't change: RMA president. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) “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 . 1 at 9:36 a. Veterans, cadets, first responders and dignitaries will then be march This, perhaps, is the perfect slogan for the store run by local artist Kevin September. Twelve mute swans will be released from their winter quarters in the building beside Allman Arena on Sunday at 2 p. You know, it wasn’t just us, obviously, that did this work. Michael Catholic secondary school. ” Supporters were hand at Shakespeare Park on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new urban gym in Stratford. The city is also closing a section of Lakeside Drive from Front Street to Morenz Drive this weekend. A few months later, he connected with former Stratford resident Anne Carbert to form Climate Momentum, a Chris Huggins pets his dog Nyx after Stratford firefighters rescued the seven-year-old kelpie from a fire Thursday afternoon. COUNCILLOR Izzi Seccombe has confirmed The Beacon Herald e-edition The Beacon Herald (Stratford Beacon-Herald) is a daily newspaper (Monday to Saturday) [1] published in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Levi Vang was the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance's first New Year's baby in 2024, born Jan. The park was designated by city council this week as a heritage site. at Stratford General Hospital. As part of the provincial government’s $6. According to court documents obtained by the Beacon Herald, White has been barred from communicating with the victim, either directly or indirectly, and has been banned from attending any of her places of employment, education or residence. While Tigani moves into her new role after 25 years in various leadership positions with the board, her relationship with the Huron Perth Catholic board actually dates back to being a student. 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. Writer and accessibility advocate Diane Sims is one of 88 Canadians, including actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin, to receive the This bust of playwright William Shakespeare is one of the notable attractions at Stratford’s Shakespearean Gardens. ” “I cannot think of anything more detrimental to their physical and mental health than your “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) Simple Dreams Ministries, Stratford House of Blessing and the Kiwanis Club of Stratford's 2024 Passport To Savings is now available. Austin Crawley, 21, of Stratford, is charged with attempted murder and two counts of failing to comply with a release order, police said. 12 after a brief illness. Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma speaks to media Thursday after Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $14. ” Roughly 10,000 hand-crocheted and hand-kitted poppies currently line William Hutt Bridge in Stratford. bhjhif japppa hre dxjr cuwkr qzyfbrd eiv kahrp osqlk zgnyiw