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These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of RE/MAX a-b Realty Ltd. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

SPCC volunteer moving up to executive director

SPCC volunteer moving up to executive director

Heather McDowell takes the helm of the Stratford Pride Community Centre on July 3
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Local sponsorship group to welcome Syrian refugee family

Local sponsorship group to welcome Syrian refugee family

Stratford Welcomes Refugees have supported seven different sponsorship groups and seven different families. Refugees come from places like Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Erie Drive-In opens, meaning spring is soon to follow

Erie Drive-In opens, meaning spring is soon to follow

Local Business: Co-owner Cathy Bayer is hoping for a fun season for her and her staff, as the Stratford staple Erie Drive-In opens for the year
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From Stratford Intercounty baseball to the World Series, Thomson's calm, poised approach brings success

From Stratford Intercounty baseball to the World Series, Thomson's calm, poised approach brings success

Rob Thomson, of Sebringville, led the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series last year. He was a guest speaker on Thursday morning at a breakfast fundraiser for Community Living Stratford and Area
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'Farm girl from Downie Township' new member of Order of Canada

'Farm girl from Downie Township' new member of Order of Canada

For her commitments to medical missions and global humanitarian work, Jean Aitcheson is receiving Canada's highest citizen's award
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Local artist publishes new books highlighting career

Local artist publishes new books highlighting career

Scott McKowen is a renowned artist living in Stratford, known for his unique engraving style that has immortalized plays, books, and even a few comic books. His book launch is Saturday at Fanfare Books
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First indoor rock climbing facility coming to Stratford

First indoor rock climbing facility coming to Stratford

Pursuit Climbing is for anyone - experienced boulderers or someone who never would have imagined they could climb
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Rotarian heading to duathlon world championships

Rotarian heading to duathlon world championships

Gerry Thuss, 65, has qualified for the duathlon world championships after a qualification event in Bluewater. He placed second in his age group and 17th overall
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Keep living, keep moving: Higgins starts again after tragedy

Keep living, keep moving: Higgins starts again after tragedy

Stratford native Jodyene Higgins achieved Stratford's prestigious bronze star award, presented just a half year after her late partner and husband's passing
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Volunteer group continues raising funds to support refugees

Volunteer group continues raising funds to support refugees

Stratford Welcomes Refugees are helping refugees that are highly vulnerable for a variety of reasons, including medical concerns, violence against them or having been in war zones. The original group of volunteers initially formed in 2015 to address the Syrian refugee crisis
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