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Trails and Tourism Forum Leads the Way to Health and Wealth

Fergus, ON – The third annual Trails and Tourism Forum – Great Trails for Health and Wealth – is set to take place on Thursday, September 19, 2013 with a full line-up of innovative speakers offering ways to get people out and active on trails. Sponsored by the Region of Waterloo and Regional Tourism Organization […]

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Breastfeeding Mothers: Come Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!

Perth County – World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated across Canada from October 1 to 7, 2013. Mothers in Perth County who are breastfeeding, along with their families, are invited to celebrate during the Breastfeeding Buddies programs in Stratford and North Perth. The celebrations will include discussion about this year’s theme, “Skin to Skin,” as […]

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Male Volunteers Needed to Mentor Perth County Youth

Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit is looking for adult males who would like to make a difference in the lives of male youth in Perth County. Volunteers will participate in the Elements program, which is a unique, school-based program for grade 7 and 8 young men. Volunteers visit a school once a […]

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Free Movie, Popcorn, Games And Activities In Stratford August 30

Stratford – Families are invited to an end-of-summer family adventure with a free outdoor movie night in Stratford on Friday, August 30 at the SERC site (Matilda and Oakdale avenues). Rain date is August 31. Free games and activities, such as button making and a photo booth, will start at 7:30pm. Free popcorn will be […]

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Second Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Perth County – Tests on mosquitoes taken from a trap located in the northern part of Stratford have come back positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the second positive mosquito finding of the season in Perth County. We are not surprised with this result because West Nile virus activity has been increasing in […]

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August 15 Car Seat Clinic Focuses on Booster Seat Safety

Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit, in partnership with Perth County OPP, Stratford Fire Department, The Co-operators, Stratford Police Service, Perth Care For Kids and MTO, is hosting a free car seat clinic on Thursday, August 15, from 10am to 1pm, at Stratford Fire Hall #2, 44 McCarthy Road, in Stratford. Parents and […]