by Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why. If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
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December 26, 2025
<p>Strathroy-Caradoc’s population could double in the next 30 years—can this small municipality accommodate them all? </p><p>To find out, we sat down with Jake DeRidder, Strathroy-Caradoc's manager of development and growth services, to talk about how the municipality is encouraging new construction and working to make those units more affordable. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what kinds of housing are coming down the pipeline, where those new builds will be concentrated, and how many units are officially on the books. If you're in the market to buy a new home in the next few years, this episode is a must listen. </p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Growing Strathroy-Caradoc</li><li>01:15 How the Municipality is Predicting and Preparing for Growth</li><li>03:43 Strathroy-Caradoc’s Settlement Areas and Housing Mix</li><li>05:45 Encouraging New Housing Construction</li><li>08:07 Grant Programs for Developers and Individuals</li><li>09:50 Additional Residential Units Explained</li><li>11:36 Affordability and Financial Incentives</li><li>13:01 Response from Developers</li><li>13:59 Housing Projects in the Pipeline</li><li>16:38 Final Thoughts on the Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc</li></ul><br/><p>Find out more about Strathroy-Caradoc’s growth plans</p><ul><li>Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc webpage: growingtogethersc.ca</li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/strathroycaradoc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/strathroycaradoc</a></li><li>Instagram: instagram.com/strathcaradoc</li><li>X: x.com/strathcaradoc</li><li>YouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast</strong></p><p>Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.</p><p>If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at <a href="http://strathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at <a href="http://investstrathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">investstrathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by <a href="http://storiedplaces.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storied Places Media</a>.</p>
December 19, 2025
<p>Residents of Strathroy-Caradoc have a lot of recreation options to choose from. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the municipality’s recreation programs, parks, and facilities with Director of Community and Development Services Rob Lilbourne and Manager of Recreation and Culture Paul Lattimore. We chat about what Strathroy-Caradoc delivers to residents, how it collaborates with community groups to deliver even more, and what the municipality is doing on the recreation front to keep up with its growing population.</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>01:10 Making Recreation a Priority</li><li>04:14 Indoor and Outdoor Facilities Overview</li><li>09:05 Programs Overview</li><li>19:01 Community Events and the Museum</li><li>21:40 Fees, Can I Play Too? Subsidy Program, and Getting Into Popular Programs</li><li>25:08 Keeping Up With Rapid Population Growth</li><li>30:16 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser</li></ul><br/><p>Find out more about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Services department</p><ul><li>Community Services department page: <a href="http://strathroy-caradoc.ca/city-hall/departments/community-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca/city-hall/departments/community-services</a></li><li>Recreation, Community & Culture page: strathroy-caradoc.ca/recreation-community-culture</li><li>Recreation Programs page (register online, schedules, Can I Play Too?): <a href="http://strathroy-caradoc.ca/recreation-community-culture/recreation-programs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca/recreation-community-culture/recreation-programs</a></li><li>Progress Through Partnership page: strathroy-caradoc.ca/city-hall/departments/community-services/progress-through-partnership</li><li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/strathroycaradoc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/strathroycaradoc</a></li><li>Instagram: instagram.com/strathcaradoc</li><li>X: x.com/strathcaradoc</li><li>YouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast</strong></p><p>Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.</p><p>If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at <a href="http://strathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at <a href="http://investstrathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">investstrathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by <a href="http://storiedplaces.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storied Places Media</a>.</p>
December 12, 2025
<p>The new Strathroy-Caradoc Skilled Trades Hub was created to provide local skills training and address the growing need for skilled tradespeople as the workforce ages. Shawn Bontaine, the business manager of the Technical Training Group, the hub’s training delivery agent, highlights the benefits for high school students, apprentices, companies, and the local community, as well as the state-of-the-art equipment used and the various programs offered. The episode also covers the importance of building a local pipeline of skilled workers in a growing community like Strathroy-Caradoc.</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>01:10 The Backstory and Creation of the Hub</li><li>03:00 Meet Shawn Bontaine and the Technical Training Group</li><li>04:59 The Importance of Skilled Trades and the Need for the Hub</li><li>08:36 Benefits of the Skilled Trades Hub</li><li>12:11 Facilities and Equipment</li><li>13:41 Programs and Courses Offered</li><li>16:50 How Business Can Access Custom Programs</li><li>18:25 Cost for Students</li><li>20:57 How the Hub Will Support Strathroy-Caradoc’s Growth</li><li>22:58 Final Thoughts and Conclusion</li></ul><br/><p>Find out more about the Strathroy-Caradoc Skilled Trades Hub</p><ul><li>Strathroy-Caradoc’s SC Skilled Trades Hub website: <a href="https://www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/business-building-and-development/sc-skilled-trades-hub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca/business-building-and-development/sc-skilled-trades-hub/</a></li><li>Technical Training Group website: technicaltraininggroup.org/</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast</strong></p><p>Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.</p><p>If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at <a href="http://strathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at <a href="http://investstrathroy-caradoc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">investstrathroy-caradoc.ca</a>.</p><p>The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by <a href="http://storiedplaces.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storied Places Media</a>.</p>
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Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
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