Discover our community’s vibrant past through this collection of local news articles from March and April 2025. These pieces provide a wealth of insights and captivating stories that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Take a moment to explore this archive—you might find an article that resonates with you and enriches your understanding of our community’s legacy. Enjoy your reading!
Stratford Today:
Revival House hits the market – Formerly The Church Restaurant and Belfry, building was originally built as a gospel church in 1873 – StratfordToday Staff – Published Mar 05, 2025
Fosters Inn now under new ownership group – Popular Stratford restaurant being added to the Windsor Hospitality Group – Rob Ross – Published Mar 06, 2025
Bronzed Pathways: Bronze stars on the streets of Stratford – McPherson was the youngest competitor to ever win the men’s skating world championship when he captured the title in 1963 at 18 years old – Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy – Published Mar 10, 2025
From news to brews, this one’s up for grabs – Former home to The Herald has housed plenty of businesses in its time –
StratfordToday Staff – Published Mar 27, 2025
LOOKING BACK: Stratford’s Historical Post Offices History – The history of Stratford’s post office begins in 1846, with the opening of the first Post Office in Little Thames, operating until 1854 – Nancy Musselman – Published Mar 31, 2025
Hotel Julie has a story you could just eat up – Built in 1888, this property was originally a grocery store which later incorporated a shoemaking and repair business – StratfordToday Staff – Published Apr 06, 2025
In the market for something square? – One of the downtown’s most recognizable buildings, Festival Square goes up for sale – StratfordToday Staff – Published Apr 11, 2025
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Beacon Herald:
Streets of Stratford: Downie Street – Robert Downie was one of the first members of the first court of directors for the Canada Company – Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – Published Mar 06, 2025
Reflections: Toss a coin to your (water) witcher – Water divining was a much-used method when the first settlements were expanding throughout Perth County – Megan Lockhart, Stratford-Perth Archives – Published Mar 07, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Ferguson Way – Duncan Ferguson was a successful businessman and dedicated public servant – Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – Published Mar 13, 2025
Little Prince Micro-Cinema named one of world’s most beautiful cinemas – While the recognition came as a surprise to Leigh Cooney, he also says it’s a bit humbling. – Bill Atwood – Published Mar 27, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Culliton Street – A tribute to 50 years of community service – Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy – Published Mar 27, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Wellington Street – The Worth Block was created to provide retail outlets at the ground level – Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – Published Apr 03, 2025
Reflections: Recycling became ‘a way of life’ in Stratford – By the end of 1987, roughly 90 per cent of Stratford residents were participating in the blue box program – Betty Jo Belton, Stratford-Perth Archives – Published Apr 18, 2025
Reflections: ‘When things go wrong, just write to Ina St. John’ – The advice columnist was popular among the readers of the Stratford Mirror of the early 20th century – Claire Drake, Stratford-Perth Archives – Published Apr 25, 2025
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