Stand4Oxford is deeply disappointed by Council’s refusal once again to rein in spending and provide real relief to Oxford County taxpayers. While a few councillors—Mayor Acchione, Mayor Gilvesy, and Councillor Tait—showed genuine appreciation for residents’ concerns, the majority chose the same familiar path of higher costs, more consultants, and little acknowledgement of the financial pressures…
We’re now just days away from the December 10 Oxford County budget meeting. With key decisions about transparency, services, and spending on the table, this is one of the most consequential meetings of the year. Stand4Oxford has collected 1,300 petition signatures calling for clearer reporting and responsible governance. It’s a strong show of community concern…
Oxford residents have shown time and time again that when we show up, we make a difference. Now we need that same energy for the most important meeting of the year. The 2026 Oxford County Budget is heading into its final stage, and this is where decisions become real. Taxes, spending, transparency, rural services, downloaded…
The Stand4Oxford team is thrilled to share a tremendous milestone: thanks to you, we’ve collected 1,300 petition signatures calling for a responsible, transparent, and community-focused 2026 budget for Oxford County. Your support — whether signing, sharing, or encouraging friends and neighbours to participate — has shown the County Council just how much residents care about…
The Oxford OPP’s 2026–2029 Detachment Action Plan Survey closes soon — November 30. It’s open to all Oxford County residents, but so far, Norwich Township is the only municipality actively highlighting it. Most others don’t mention the survey at all, though you can indicate your region when completing it. Before you submit, keep a few…
Ontario is charging ahead on massive lithium-ion battery storage projects — and communities are scrambling to keep up. With the province announcing construction of what could become Canada’s largest BESS facility, and with multiple municipalities (including South-West Oxford) being approached by private developers, residents are asking a simple question: Why is no one talking honestly…
This is it. We need all signed petition sheets returned by Wednesday, November 19, so we can deliver a strong message to Oxford County Council before the December 10 budget meeting. If yours is sitting on the counter, in your car, or waiting for one more signature, now is the time. Print it from our…
The Ontario Minister of Education has issued a letter to all Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) families announcing the creation of a new Student and Family Support Office. This is intended to give parents a more direct way to raise concerns, receive timely responses, and ensure issues aren’t overlooked at the board level. Launching…
Budget season is here, and Oxford County has released its 2026 draft business plan and budget proposing a general levy of $96.3 million for 2026 — a 7.2% increase — according to the report to Council. The County claims that, after adjustments for library services and court security, the Oxford County portion of municipal property…
From Oxford to Cambridge, taxpayers are demanding transparency, accountability, and local control. Something’s shifting across Ontario — and it’s not the climate. It’s public awareness. This week, Cambridge resident Peter Heyman stood before his city council asking the same question Oxford County residents have raised for months:Why are our local governments paying into global climate…