Stratford nesting swan named Kate killed in apparent coyote attack

One of Stratford’s nesting swans is without its mate after an apparent coyote attack near Lake Victoria. Quin Malott, Stratford’s manager of parks, forestry and cemeteries, confirmed Thursday that Kate, named after the Princess of Wales, was killed Tuesday night at her nest. Her partner Will, named after the Prince of Wales, appeared to be […]

Spring time employment gains buoy March job stats

Jobs in the region’s culture and recreation sector nearly doubled in March as the summer tourist season nears. The Four County Labour Market and Planning Board released monthly job stats for March within the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region late last week. As is often the case, the region’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than […]