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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...

Award winners next to snake woods nature preserve billboard

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:

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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.

Read the news release

Council this Week: Highlights from the April 27 County Council agenda

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:34 AM

County Council meetings are broadcast liveatwww.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. For agenda packages and past recordings of Council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.



 



Stewardship Award presentation



Oxford County Warden Larry Martin will present a local landowner with the 12th annual Oxford Stewardship Award at the April 27 meeting of County Council. The award recognizes County landowners who have made exemplary contributions to the preservation and enhancement of natural features...