We all know that housing in Stratford is in a terrible state. There’s not enough of it, and it’s too expensive. People just can’t afford to live where they work. Something needs to be done. A new citizen’s group, the Stratford Affordable...
Like last year, the weather did not cooperate, but the event moved indoors, and everyone had a great time. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a street party, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks to Factory 163, the rain did not spoil the day. The music was upbeat and...
At least, we think so… but we’re not really sure. Last week we wrote about signs posted along the Avon, warning about traps in the area. There is (or was) at least one beaver making dams, and the dams have now been destroyed. We called everyone we could think...
A family of beavers has moved to Stratford. The neighbours are delighted, and the muskrats are overjoyed! But time is short for this family, because Environment Canada plans to trap and kill them. The beaver is recognized as a keystone species in Ontario. Like the...
