Tag: Stratford
75 years – and beyond: London lovebirds’ marriage still going strong
Two London lovebirds, ages 99 and 98, are reflecting on a marriage that has now lasted more than three-quarters of a century.
Chocolatier Rheo Thompson leaves sweet legacy: ‘Gave so much’
STRATFORD – Rheo and Sally Thompson were sitting at an outdoor cafe in Budapest a few years ago, getting ready to head on a river cruise, when they struck up a conversation with two men from England. The Thompsons told them they were from Canada – Stratford, Ont., to be exact – when a couple […]
Region’s unemployment rate remains second lowest in province
The region’s unemployment rate remained the second lowest in the province in May. Last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9 percent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 7.9 per cent. Both figures are unadjusted for seasonality. According to the Four County […]
Damage toll mounts in Stratford cemetery rip-offs
More damage to gravesites at a Stratford cemetery has been reported to police, following a public alert issued nearly two weeks ago. Stratford police late last month said they were investigating several reports of damaged or stolen memorial plaques at Avondale Cemetery, and asked people to check their loved ones’ headstones for other damage. Friday, […]
London man charged after Lambeth business break-in
A 43-year-old from London is facing multiple charges after a man was spotted breaking into a Lambeth business through its window.