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Stratford Stores Closed Today

Stratford stores will be quiet today, as the designated tourism season doesn't get underway in the community until May 1.

Both Good Friday and Easter Sunday are designated holidays when most retail outlets should be closed.

Minimum finds for opening on prohibited days are $500 for a first offence, and $5,000 for a a third offence.

Stratford police will enforce the retail business Holiday's Act.

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