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Supporting children and families by providing space for services identified as necessary or beneficial by the Stratford and Perth communities. linktr.ee/falstaffcentre

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/06/2026
In the age of smartphones, landlines might feel, well, a bit dated. But as parents grapple with when to get kids their first devices, these nostalgic phones have reemerged as a tool that can encourage independence, sans-screens. nyti.ms/4nXP59K
A blue-and-green phone with the headline: Are Landlines Back?
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 15/05/2026
When I heard presenter Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon beckon parents to stop referring to AI as a “tool” or “technology”, but rather as a “species” and that our children would need to “walk through dystopia before reaching Utopia,” it dawned on me that things were more serious than I thought.
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The era of social media and Chatbot bans
The walk through dystopia before reaching Utopia
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 13/05/2026
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀’ 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 A growing body of research suggests that boys are falling behind in traditional school settings in what experts are calling a ‘boy crisis.’ www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Why the ‘boy crisis’ is more than just a school problem
A growing body of research suggests that boys are falling behind in traditional school settings in what experts are calling a ‘boy crisis.’ For The National, CBC’s Deana Sumanac-Johnson breaks down th...
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 03/10/2025
Stratford marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Education and solidarity were the focus of local observances www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/local-n...
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Stratford marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Education and solidarity were the focus of local observances
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 22/08/2025
TOMORROW - AUG 23, 2025 Stratford Filipino Festival 12-7 p.m. @ Falstaff Family Centre Everyone is invited to come to the Falstaff Family Centre to take part in some traditional Filipino food, street food, folk dancing performances, live music and more. www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/t...
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Things to see and do: Aug. 22-24
Music, flowers, books and body slams - oh my!
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 20/08/2025
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Multicultural Association Accepting Backpack Donations – The Ranch 100.1 FM
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 20/08/2025
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Women-led Iris Collective hosts events to amplify female voices
'We want women's voices to be heard,' says Sarah Merkel of the Iris Collective. And with every event they host—from leadership panels to social nights—they’re doing just that.
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 18/08/2025
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Stratford Filipino Festival - Destination Stratford
Join us for the first ever Stratford Filipino Festival! The Filipino-Canadian Community (FCC) in Perth-Huron invites you to…
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 18/08/2025
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Creative arts offerings for youth have taken off in Stratford and area : My Stratford Now
Flight Studio offers a variety of classes and workshops for younger folks, with each day dedicated to a different artistic stream at a studio at the Falstaff Family Centre.
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Mark McCauley @markmccauley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to learn more about the experience that participants describe as life-changing.
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Making the rite of passage accessible to every Indigenous person
A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to ...
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 18/07/2025
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Schreiner preaches people power to local Green supporters
Ontario's Green Party leader stops in Stratford to urge people to put pressure on government to abandon implementing Bill 5
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 15/07/2025
Later TODAY, Schreiner will be at the Falstaff Family Centre to further discuss Bill 5. The event is free but you are asked to register on Eventbrite. tinyurl.com/dbthhkrj
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Schreiner shows support for Wilmot farmers
'Wilmot farmers are ready to do whatever it takes to protect Ontario’s farmland,' the Ontario Green Party leader said.
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 10/07/2025
With 8 performances at @falstafffamilycentre.com Aug 2, 3 and 4. www.ticketscene.ca/series/1443/
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International Puppet Fest returns to Stratford
Event takes place July 31-Aug. 4
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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 24/06/2025
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Seasonal tipi erected at Falstaff Family Centre on National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Shots from the tipi erection by knowledge carriers Kyle French and Steve Sturgeon on Saturday morning
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 05/03/2025
Hundreds attend Citizens’ Rally for Canada​ ‘Reasserting what it means to be Canadian’ Read more and hear speakers' remarks: www.wisecommunities.org/hundreds-att...
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Hundreds attend Citizens’ Rally for Canada
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 02/03/2025
Thank you to participants and everyone who attended today’s Citizens’ Rally for Canada. #CanadiansStandTogether #LesCanadiensSontUnis
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 28/02/2025
Citizens Rally for Canada set for Saturday 🍁 www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/c... #CanadiansStandTogether #LesCanadiensSontUnis
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Citizens Rally for Canada set for Saturday
The event will be held in the Stratford Market Square
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 21/02/2025
🏒🏆🇨🇦 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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Team Canada delivers win for their country: 'That’s the Canadian way'
At a time of unprecedented political friction between both nations driven by President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on Canadian goods and antagonistically referring to Canada as “the 51st state...
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 12/02/2025
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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · 03/02/2025
“Canadians will decide Canada’s future and place in the world.” actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
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Sign the Pledge for Canada
This petition is intended as an invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient ...
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Loreena McKennitt @loreenamckennitt.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m.
STRATFORD – To help get children and families into the holiday spirit, the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) is inviting the community to its annual Cookies & Carols event Wednesday Dec. 11th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m. and there will be lots of carol singing in between with everyone invited to join in.  Cookies and beverages will also be on offer.

“This is a cherished tradition we love hosting for the community,” says McKennitt, owner and director of the FFC. “We look forward to seeing people again in person and enjoying the spirit of the season.”

The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted for Optimism Place, Women's Shelter and Support Services.
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