My Stratford Now

08/09/2023

Work continues in and around the T.J. Dolan Natural Area in Stratford to protect it from invasive species:

Work continues in and around the T.J. Dolan Natural Area in Stratford to protect it from invasive species. Staff from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority are […]

08/09/2023

Over 260 charges were laid by Perth County OPP during the Civic Holiday long weekend:

Over 260 charges were laid by Perth County OPP during the Civic Holiday long weekend. Officers held a campaign between Friday and Monday targeting […]

08/09/2023

Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with assaulting a peace officer:

Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with assaulting a peace officer. Police say an officer suffered minor injuries after they were called […]

08/08/2023

Perth County OPP says the same person has been charged after assaults took place two days in a row:

Perth County OPP says the same person has been charged after assaults took place two days in a row. The incidents happened in North Perth […]

08/08/2023

Mosquitoes collected from a trap in St. Marys have tested positive for West Nile Virus:

Mosquitoes collected from a trap in St. Marys have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Huron Perth Public Health officials say it’s the first WNV […]

08/07/2023

Guiding collective efforts to reduce Stratford’s community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030:

Guiding collective efforts to reduce Stratford’s community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. That’s the goal behind a community climate action plan […]

08/04/2023

Our region’s unemployment rate dropped last month as the area’s labor force size continued to shrink:

Our region’s unemployment rate dropped last month as the area’s labor force size continued to shrink. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the […]

08/03/2023

Police say a Manitoba woman who abducted her three-year-old daughter has been arrested in Waterloo:

Police say a Manitoba woman who abducted her three-year-old daughter has been arrested in Waterloo. Thirty-five-year-old Holly Malleck was arrested at a home on Tuesday. […]

08/02/2023

A 41-year-old Bluewater man has been charged after an armed robbery in Exeter:

A 41-year-old Bluewater man has been charged after an armed robbery in Exeter. Huron County OPP says the robbery took place on the night of […]

08/02/2023

Police are searching for a missing woman from St.Marys:

Police are searching for a missing woman from St.Marys. Ateref Teshome-Demissie was last seen on Monday and Stratford Police are concerned for her wellbeing. She […]

08/02/2023

As some may be aware, the way Canadians have access to their news from local websites may be changing. This of course affects our Vista owned radio stations and websites including 107.1 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM and MyStratfordNow.com.
Meta (the owner of Facebook and Instagram) and Google have indicated they will suspend access to Canadian news sites in response to the federal government’s Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act.
Vista Radio has always been a company that actively uses social media to provide community information, events, weather, and important local news through our channels. Our ability to continue to do that may be restricted in the very near future.
We are not going to debate the Online News Act here and what that could mean to our loyal listeners and web audience, but we are hopeful a solution will be negotiated between the government, Google and Meta, and this disruption will be short-lived.
However, we want our audience to know Vista Radio’s commitment to providing credible and relevant local news is not wavering. We know many rely on 107.1 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM and MyStratfordNow.com to stay current with issues in the community, as well as provincially and nationally. That will not change.
Just like we did during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to innovate and create new ways that our audience can easily and quickly access local information.
To ensure a constant connection to your local news, and valuable information and content, navigate to your local Vista Radio community website on all your devices - full list available at https://www.vistaradio.ca/about/) - and bookmark the site so you have quick and easy access.
We are also working on other ways to ensure you have quick and convenient access to the news and information you trust and are looking for online. More on that in the days and weeks to come.
Everyone at Vista Radio appreciates your continued support and please know our local stations and websites will continue to be the “go-to” for news about your community and communities across your province.
More News to come!
Wendy Gray
Director of News, Vista Radio

08/02/2023

A 31-year-old Central Huron man faces sixteen charges in connection to an assault investigation:

A 31-year-old Central Huron man faces sixteen charges in connection to an assault investigation. Huron County OPP says the man assaulted at least four separate […]

08/01/2023

A Stratford man says he will use the $100,000 he won in an Encore game to help manage his finances:

A Stratford man says he will use the $100,000 he won in an Encore game to help manage his finances. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming […]

08/01/2023

BREAKING: Police say a 15-year-old Stratford male has been charged after a triple stabbing in Clinton:

Police say a 15-year-old Stratford male has been charged after a triple stabbing in Clinton. Huron County OPP says they received a report around 12:45 Sunday […]

08/01/2023

Taz, a Woodstock Police Services dog that was killed in the line of duty, had a lot of personality and was eager and driven:
https://www.mystratfordnow.com/97979/police-community-mourn-the-loss-of-k9-killed-in-line-of-duty/?swcfpc=1

07/31/2023

Stratford Transit is installing new or upgraded bus shelters at several locations in the city:

Stratford Transit is installing new or upgraded bus shelters at several locations in the city. The work begins Monday and is expected to take four […]

07/30/2023

Our city will be the site for a reunion of the Stratfords of the World:

Our city will be the site for a reunion of the Stratfords of the World. Delegates from the Stratfords in Canada, the U.S., the United […]

07/29/2023

Stratford Police say a Manitoba woman and her abducted daughter could be in our area:

Straford Police say a Manitoba woman and her abducted daughter could be in our area. A warrant has been issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted […]

07/28/2023

Three people face charges after police say over $180,000 in illegal drugs, weapons, and cash was discovered during a RIDE check:

Three people face charges after police say over $180,000 in illegal drugs, weapons, and cash was discovered during a RIDE check. The officers were conducting […]

07/27/2023

A road rage incident has resulted in charges against a 52-year-old Woodstock resident:

A road rage incident has resulted in charges against a 52-year-old Woodstock resident. Perth County OPP says it happened around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday on Line […]

07/27/2023

All frontline Perth County Paramedics are now able to distribute Naloxone kits to people at risk and their loved ones:

All frontline Perth County Paramedics are now able to distribute Naloxone kits to people at risk and their loved ones. It’s part of a new agreement between […]

07/27/2023

A cooling centre has opened in Stratford as the warm weather continues:

A cooling centre has opened in Stratford as the warm weather continues. It’s located at the Rotary Complex on McCarthy Road West and will be […]

07/26/2023

The public is being invited to pay their respects to a Woodstock Police dog that was killed in Stratford:

The public is being invited to pay their respects to a Woodstock Police dog that was killed in Stratford. Woodstock Police say they were helping Stratford […]

07/26/2023

BREAKING: Police are searching for a male suspect after an attempted abduction in Perth County:

Police are searching for a male suspect after an attempted abduction in Perth County. It happened around 11 o’clock Wednesday morning on Perth Line 131, […]

07/26/2023

Federal funding to the tune of $96,000 is on the way as Stratford Transit plans to transition to zero-emission buses:

Federal funding to the tune of $96,000 is on the way as Stratford Transit plans to transition to zero-emission buses. Officials say the money will […]

07/26/2023

More roadwork is underway in Stratford:

More roadwork is underway in Stratford. City officials say it involves the reconstruction of Albert Street, between Waterloo Street and Front Street. Part of it […]