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Emergency shelter update, agricultural policies, modernization funding and more - 20220511
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2022 04:58 PM
County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. For agenda packages and past recordings of Council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.
Emergency shelter update
County Council will receive an update on May 11 on the progress in delivering 24-hour, 7-day a week emergency shelter to Oxford’s homeless. Extended service hours at “The INN” are possible through County funding and partnerships with Old St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Operation Sharing. Agencies like...
Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2022 05:16 AM
Oxford County launches new voluntary AED online registry
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1 – 7 and Oxford County is recognizing this week with the launch of a new online registry for AEDs in our community.
This year, the theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. From the pandemic to power outages to extreme weather events like tornadoes and floods, it's important for all residents to know the risks, make a plan and get an emergency kit.
Oxford County Paramedic...
2020/2021 Oxford Stewardship Award winner announced
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 02:21 PM
Teresa Piraino and family recognized for their stewardship efforts
Oxford County Warden Larry Martin presented the 2020/2021 Oxford Stewardship Award to Teresa Piraino at a virtual presentation during last night’s meeting of County Council, in recognition of her and her family’s efforts toward land improvement and sustainability.
Piraino was singled out by the award selection committee for her passion and commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their 55-acre property in Blandford-Blenheim...
Voting is open to select the 2022 Oxford Reads title
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 04:10 PM
Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library are once again teaming up for the 2022 edition of Oxford Reads. Each year, this community-wide reading initiative highlights a featured work of Canadian literature and offers additional programming throughout the summer months to enhance the shared reading experience.
In advance of this year’s campaign, library staff are seeking input on the featured title. Anyone interested can vote for their favourite amongst a shortlist that includes:
- From the...
SWIFT Broadband Project Expanding High-Speed Fibre-Optic Connectivity In Oxford County
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 04:08 PM
Update from SWIFT (Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology)
(Oxford County, ON) April 21, 2022 – SWIFT today announced that fast reliable internet connectivity will soon be available to 207 homes and businesses within Oxford County, as the regional broadband program marks the start of construction on a high-speed fibre-optic project that will expand broadband service within the Township of South-West Oxford.
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