Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Pedestrian struck by SUV in Stratford

A pedestrian struck by an SUV in Stratford was rushed to Stratford General Hospital and then transferred to Victoria Hospital in London.

Members of Stratford police, firefighters and Perth County Paramedic Services were called to Erie Street at St. David Street at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

A 16-year-old male was struck by a white Cadillac Escalade being driven by a 75-year-old man.

Police said witnesses saw a teen run into the street.

The victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.