April 19, 2024

Swan parade celebates spring

BY JAMES WELLS Now to be clear, it’s not just a flock of birds, they’re swans, and they are very important to the city of Stratford. On April 2, Stratford celebrated its annual swan parade as part of its yearly Salute to Spring. With the parade entering its 27th year, there were approximately 5,000 people in attendance, including two newcomers, Bob and Judy Oakley. The two had recently moved from … Continued

Shaving heads for charity

BY JAMES WELLS Waterloo Regional Police were joined by friends, family and members of the Galactic Empire for the annual Cops for Cancer event on Oct. 1. The local fundraiser was hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society at Cambridge City Hall, one of the many event locations throughout October. Officers from the Waterloo Regional Police Service participated in the fundraiser. According to the Canadian Cancer Society’s website, it’s a tradition every year for the participating officers to collect pledges from co-workers, friends, family and the community in … Continued

Moms of Conestoga College

BY ASHLEY NEQUEST Attending college is hard on it’s own, so how do people do this and raise their children? Victoria Amorim and Mahala Taylor tell us how.