Paul Cluff

1 week ago | mystratfordnow.com | Paul Cluff

A stomach-turning scene reminiscent of a horror movie saw turkey remnants sprawled across four lanes of Highway 7/8 (Ontario Street) on Wednesday afternoon. Stratford FD said they received a call at 4:33 p.m. and arrived to find turkey remnants and fluids all over the road. Chief Neil Anderson told MyStratfordNow a large tandem tractor trailer was hauling turkey remnants to a rendering plant, east bound, and was cut off by another vehicle.

1 week ago | mystratfordnow.com | Paul Cluff

Ontario Provincial Police say your seatbelt can only show up for you if you wear it. Failure to wear a seatbelt caused or was a contributing factor in the deaths of 60 people involved in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads last year. This Easter long weekend, police are conducting a seatbelt safety campaign. Officers will be checking vehicles on the roads, ensuring drivers and passengers are wearing their seatbelts.

1 week ago | mystratfordnow.com | Paul Cluff

Stratford and District Chamber of Commerce have decided to move their business excellence awards night to Nov. 6. It was scheduled for May 1. The chamber said in a media release the updated timing allows them to “deliver a refreshed experience that aligns with the energy of Stratford’s business community”. Nominees and the business leader award remain the same. The chamber said it remains focused on creating a “meaningful and memorable celebration”. Continue Reading

1 week ago | mystratfordnow.com | Paul Cluff

Vasile Racolta was at home when he got the good news. The Stratford resident won $1 million in an OLG ENCORE game. “I remained quiet and calm,” Racolta told OLG. “When I told my sons the news, they were very happy, but jokingly said, ‘Dad, this isn’t enough!’ We all shared a good laugh.”Racolta, a father of two and grandfather of one, matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order to win the March LOTTO Max draw. “Winning was well worth the wait,” he said.

1 week ago | mystratfordnow.com | Paul Cluff

St. Marys Lincolns hung on to win Game 7 of their GOJHL semifinal series on Tuesday night, edging London Nationals 3-2. Ryan Hodkinson scored twice and Jaden Lee scored the game winner for the Lincolns. Ty Moffat scored for the Nationals and Denis Beley-Camara made it a one-goal lead with his third period marker, but the Lincolns held on to win the series. St. Marys moves to play the Chatham Maroons in the Western Conference final series. Chatham beat the Stratford Warriors in their semifinal.