If you’re curious about the rich history of our community, we’ve compiled a selection of articles from local news outlets. Articles were available from late January to February 10, 2025. These pieces offer valuable insights and stories that you might have overlooked. Take a moment to explore this collection; you may discover an article or two that captures your interest and deepens your understanding of our community’s past. Happy reading!
Stratford Today:
STREET VIEW: Avon Theatre Part 3: 1942 to 1986 – written by Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy – published Feb 5, 2025
Paul and Gord are the authors of the website, Streets of Stratford, a fabulous resource.
“The site tells the story about the origin of the names of 300+ streets of Stratford. It also includes over 400 articles about interesting people and historic places that are linked to the streets.”
Be sure to check it out – https://www.streetsofstratford.ca/home
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LOOKING BACK: Reflections of past decades of February – – written by Nancy Musselman – published Feb 18, 2025
LOOKING BACK: Churches in community building and Christmas traditions – written by Nancy Musselman – published Jan 6, 2025
Nancy has written a number of Looking Back articles for Stratford Today – Check them out here – https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/writers/nancy%20musselman
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Beacon Herald:
Reflections: Stillman’s Creameries welcomed thousands to 1925 open house – written by Cindy J. Sinko, Stratford-Perth Archives – Published Feb 21, 2025
Reflections: Stratford ice dealer kept things cool – written by Megan Lockhart – Stratford-Perth Archives – published Feb 18, 2025
Reflections: The life and legacy of Mitchell’s John Broderick – written by Cindy J. Sinko – Stratford-Perth Archives – published Feb 4, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Maple Avenue – written by Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – published Feb 20, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Avon Crest Drive – written by Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – published Feb 13, 2025
Streets of Stratford: Shakespeare Street – written by Paul Wilker and Gord Conroy, Special to the Beacon Herald – published Feb 6, 2025
Former Stratford Indians star Mickey Roth was ‘a great player’ and ‘better person’ – written by Cory Smith – published Feb 4, 2025
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Articles on the renovation of the former Registry Office, St Andrew St:
The Registry Building, former Archives is on the logo for the Stratford & District Historical Society
Here for Now Theatre meets $480K capital campaign goal – written by Cory Smith – published Feb 5, 2025
Here for Now raises $480K for new micro-theatre – written by Stratford Today staff – published Feb 5, 2025