Stratford Perth Museum shows off its replacement golf cart
The Stratford Perth Museum has a new set of wheels after their previous one was stolen back in May.
“Someone came and broke into the shed and stole the museum’s beloved golf cart, which was a shock and really, really disappointing,” said Kelly McIntosh, the museum’s general manager.
Despite a public appeal, the original vehicle was never returned or located by Stratford Police.
“The community really responded when we let folks know the golf cart was gone and it blew up on social media,” said McIntosh. “The next thing we knew is that people were suggesting we start a donation campaign.”
The museum was overwhelmed by the community’s generous response.
“As a non-for-profit there was no way the museum could afford to replace the items,” McIntosh said.
Residents and businesses pitched in thousands of dollars, allowing the museum to get a much needed replacement.
General Manager Kelly McIntosh with the Stratford Perth Museum’s new golf cart. (Ashley Bacon/CTV News)
The new cart will be used for a variety of tasks including helping visitors with mobility issues.
“We didn’t take it lightly because we are actually able to use the golf cart to help get people to the many events that we have on the seven-acre historic campus,” McIntosh said.
She’s thankful for the community’s support.
“It’s one of those situations where something really sour happens that turns into something sweet.”
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'Say it to my face': Singh confronts heckling protester on Parliament Hill
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh confronted a protester for calling him a 'corrupted bastard' on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.
BREAKING Poilievre's first chance to topple Trudeau government expected next week
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to get his first chance to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government next week, CTV News has confirmed.
Why it's 'very hard' to find work in Canada
Vacancies have steadily fallen since the glut of nearly one million open posts in 2022. At the time, one in three businesses had trouble hiring staff due to a labour shortage. Since then, vacancies have dropped.
Judge orders Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed in sex trafficking and racketeering charges
Sean 'Diddy' Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years while using blackmail and shocking acts of violence to keep his victims in line, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Liberals need to 'redouble efforts' after byelection losses, Trudeau ministers say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's going to 'stay focused' on governing after being handed his second byelection upset in recent months, as members of his front bench say they’re 'disappointed' in the party's latest showing at the polls.
A wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least 9, including members of Hezbollah
Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people -- including an 8-year-old girl -- and wounding several thousand, officials said. They blamed Israel in what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack.
Two people charged in murder of Halifax teen; police believe remains have been found
Halifax Regional Police believe Devon Sinclair Marsman, who disappeared in 2022, was the victim of a homicide and two people have now been charged in his death.
Inflation data reveals what cost more in Canada lately
Canadians are still feeling the pinch when it comes to shopping for certain items and living expenses, even as inflation has cooled, according to Statistics Canada's new data released Tuesday.
How to prevent lung cancer, regardless of whether you smoke, according to a doctor
More people who have never touched a cigarette are getting lung cancer, but there are ways to prevent it, according to a doctor.