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Matt Harris

Matt Harris

Matt Harris has been a journalist for more than 20 years, starting out his career as a freelance reporter with The Record's sports department before making stops in Grand Bend, Port Elgin, Centre Wellington and then back home in Stratford. He's excited to join the StratfordToday team and bring more of the city's colourful stories to your attention

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Recent Work by Matt

Fight On: Stratford resident named honorary MAiD champion

Fight On: Stratford resident named honorary MAiD champion

With a legacy that includes award-winning journalism and public service, Diane Sims is now lending her voice to raise awareness about medical assistance in dying as an honorary champion for Bridge C-14
Pandora's Box? Councillor concerned over strong mayor powers

Pandora's Box? Councillor concerned over strong mayor powers

'We don't want governments being an impediment to life happening, but this is fundamentally changing our institutions without regard to checks and balances' - Coun. Mark Hunter
Sharing his hobby is sweet biri-biri to Schmidt's ears

Sharing his hobby is sweet biri-biri to Schmidt's ears

A simple post on Facebook from a local pinball enthusiast is opening up the game and tapping into nostalgia for anyone willing to respond
Magnanimous mug gifter still a marvelous mystery

Magnanimous mug gifter still a marvelous mystery

New owner of Brenda's Place & Bakery has his theories, but identity of mystery mug gifter still a talking point among restaurant's regulars
Legal battle looms in fight over respectful workplace policy ban

Legal battle looms in fight over respectful workplace policy ban

Appeal case currently before Ontario Ombudsman; failing a resolution there, Sullivan says they're prepared to take city to court
More cowbell? Sure, but just this one time

More cowbell? Sure, but just this one time

Henderson backs staff in voting against noise exemption for Golden Bears/Warriors hockey game
The Great One's first one: Remembering Gretzky's first minor hockey goal

The Great One's first one: Remembering Gretzky's first minor hockey goal

At the time, it was just a goal. Then Wayne Gretzky became The Great One, with Tim Kelly giving up The First One
Stratford director finds family connection in new documentary

Stratford director finds family connection in new documentary

'Exclusion: Beyond The Silence' shows long-term impacts of Canada's Chinese immigration policy while detailing Loughran's path to learning more about her family's history
Stratford's Bette Reynolds takes a star turn on The Voice UK

Stratford's Bette Reynolds takes a star turn on The Voice UK

Find out Bette's fate when her episode of The Voice UK airs October 12
Howard Blakeney: the man with a scrappy plan

Howard Blakeney: the man with a scrappy plan

Local man doing whatever he can to make a difference for city's less fortunate
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