CJCS 1240 Radio - Local and Community Events in Stratford Ontario

Volunteerism is alive and well in Perth County.

Today is International Volunteer Day and the group Volunteers In Perth has kicked off a unique campaign to honour those who serve others.

VIP is an umbrella group that represents 32 different organizations in our region.

It's launching a major awareness and recruitment campaign titled 'Who Knew'.

Over the next 32 months, the 'Who Knew' campaign will present the reflections and stories of community volunteers.

Local VON spokesperson Jay Bodrog explains why Volunteers In Perth decided to start the campaign.

To learn more about the VIP or the 'Who Knew' campaign, go to their website.

There was a shooting yesterday in Milverton.

The Perth County OPP responded to a 911 call from a residence at 11 Edward Street at around 10:00pm.

Upon arrival, police located a dead female victim and a male with life-threatening injuries.

The male victim was rushed to London Health Sciences hospital.

Police arrested a male suspect at the scene.

This investigation is ongoing and further information will be made available as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Police remind all citizens of the importance of personal safety at all times.

More information on how to stay safe can be found at the OPP website.

The beleaguered St. Marys Lincolns have parted ways with head coach Jamie Baker.

Assistant GM Bill Bourne has been named the interim coach while the team looks for a full time replacement.

The Lincolns are in the midst of a dreary season, currently tied for last place in the GOJHL's nine team Western conference.

On December 6th, 1989, 14 women were shot to death at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique.

Every year, the lives of the murdered students are honoured with ceremonies across the country and vigils aimed at stopping violence against women.

One such ceremony will be held in Stratford tomorrow.

Optimism Place in Stratford has teamed up with CAW Local 4451 to host a memorial on the steps of City Hall at 6:30pm.

The names of the 14 victims will be read and candles will be lit by 14 concerned young people.

Right after the vigil there will be a discussion at 7:00pm in the City Hall Auditorium with special guest Katie Neu from 'Bullying Canada' and Megan Miller from Optimism Place.

Hot chocolate and cake will be served at 8:30pm.

The event is free to the public and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, go to the Optimism Place website.

Fundraising efforts keep chugging along for the CJCS/Kiwanis Christmas Basket Fund.

1240 CJCS and FM 107.7 held a Radio-A-Thon on Monday to raise money towards the final goal of 700 food hampers.

The final tally came to $1,799 and more is still needed.

To close the fundraising gap, the radio stations will be at the William Allman Arena this Friday night accepting donations during the Stratford Cullitons/Elmira Sugar Kings contest.

A hockey stick autographed by every member of this year's Cullitons roster will be auctioned off.

The puck drops this Friday at 7:30pm.