Stratford and District Labour Council

04/29/2026

We gathered at Upper Queen’s Park today, on this National Day of Mourning, to honour workers who were killed, injured or made ill on the job. Thank you to all the workers who joined the Stratford and District Labour Council to make this event a success.

04/27/2026

Please join us this Tuesday, April 28th at Upper Queen’s Park at 10am to honour the National Day of Mourning.

Jamie: Nice to check in with Patti-Jo Linder from Stratford and District Labour Council THIS TUES APR 28 is National Day of Mourning. Patti Jo tells us about the day and details on Tuesday's gathering at 10am at Upper Queens Park: (photo: City of Stratford - The Municipality https://cdn.vistaradio.ca/video-maker/out/Apr_27_Patti_Jo-1777294032-vistaradio.mp4

02/24/2026

The Stratford and District Labour Council celebrates International Women's Day!

A dramatic reading from Ladies of the CNR by Stratford Perth Museum’s Kelly McIntosh and special guest and co-playwright Stacy Smith, with guest speaker Kathy Bjorquist.

Join us on March 5, 2026 at 6 pm for dinner and some scenes from the Ladies of the CNR production.

Tickets $45.00 each or purchase a table of 8 for $350.00. (Please RSVP by February 26, 2026)

Location: Army and Navy Hall

151 Lorne Ave, Stratford, Ontario

All are welcome!

02/12/2026

12/05/2025

Tonight the Stratford and District Labour Council gathered with friends in Labour to celebrate 70 years of activism. Shout out to Kelly McIntosh of the Stratford Perth Museum, Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma, Kim Kent of the CLC and Patti-Jo Lindner, president of the Stratford and District Labour Council for inspiring the gathering with your words.
Thanks also to OECTA member Michelle Dzijacky for visiting the archives to create the very entertaining and educational slide show.
Last but not least we need to thank Cakes by Julie for the delicious cake!

08/25/2025

Join us for an exciting event on Labour Day at the Stratford Perth Museum!

04/29/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Each individual volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and inspire, joining a wave of positive change.

Eva Sippel, a retired high school teacher, is the epitome of what a volunteer is: dedicated, available, enthusiastic, supportive, the list goes on. She is always in attendance at our Northern Huron fundraising events and jumps in wherever she is needed – and will always ask, “What can I do next?”. She is very community-centric, dependable, and always has a smile to share with everyone. We couldn't do what we do without amazing volunteers like Eva!

04/29/2025

04/28/2025

Have your ID ready when you go to cast your vote today! 🪪🗳️

You have three options to verify your identity and address at your polling location.

Option 1: Show One of These Pieces of ID
* Your driver's licence.
* Any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial, or municipal) with your photo, name, and current address.

Option 2: Show Two Pieces of ID
* Both pieces of ID must have your name, and at least one must have your current address (e.g. your Voter Information Card and a bank statement). See the full list of accepted ID for Option 2 at Elections.ca.

Option 3: If You Don’t Have ID
* You can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is also voting at your polling location vouch for you.
* The voucher must be able to verify their identity and address, and can only vouch for one person.

Additional info: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=id&document=index&lang=e