This thought-provoking post from Oxford County’s own Albertus Koekoek serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of local governance. He urges us to recognize how outsourcing our responsibilities has led to a loss of autonomy and community strength. As you read his compelling insights shared on Facebook, consider how you can contribute to revitalizing…
At the October 8th Oxford County Council meeting (timestamp 2:28:40), councillors had a simple choice: support transparency or keep the public in the dark. The Township of Norwich had sent a letter asking Oxford County to answer a list of straightforward questions about its green initiatives and spending — the kind of accountability any resident…
Oxford County’s new welcome signs are going up this week — sleek, colourful boards featuring the County’s new logo, updated population, and a list of “strategic commitments”: Zero Waste. Zero Poverty. 100% Renewable. 100% Housed. They’re hard to miss. But so are the mixed messages behind them. While County officials promote this “Zero/100%” ideology, Oxford…
Oxford County is preparing to launch a new Road Safety Strategy (Report PW 2025-59), aiming to make our roads safer for everyone — drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. On the surface, that’s a goal we can all agree on. But before taxpayers are asked to fund another “made-in-Ontario” plan inspired by Vision Zero and Good…
At the October 21st Council meeting, South-West Oxford is being asked to sign on to a new federal climate initiative — this time through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) “Community Building Retrofit” program. On paper, it’s presented as an opportunity to “study” how to make municipal buildings more energy efficient. But behind the friendly…
This Friday, October 17, come visit Stand4Oxford at the Annual Night Market at Freedom Acres Farm (194817 just off Hwy 19, Thamesford). The woods will be glowing with lights, the food will be delicious, and with over 75 vendors, it’s the perfect place to do some early Christmas shopping! We’ll be there to gather signatures…
Join the 0% Tax Increase Movement The Stand4Oxford 0% Tax Increase Campaign is gaining momentum — and it’s all thanks to you. Across Oxford County, yellow signs are popping up in front yards, on fences, and at local businesses — bright reminders that residents are standing together for accountability, affordability, and transparency in local government….
Oxford residents are paying more than ever—and being told less than ever. When councils close doors and call transparency a “dangerous precedent,” it’s time for taxpayers to pay attention. Good Governance Starts with Openness Representative government only works when there’s dialogue, accountability, and transparency. Under Ontario’s Municipal Act, municipalities are required to act in an…
Stand4Oxford is hitting the field! ⚾ A few of our amazing volunteers will be set up this Saturday, October 4 at the Woodstock Men’s Slo-Pitch League Year-End Tournament at Cowan Fields (1459 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock, ON). We’ll be there bright and early to catch the players and their fans as the games get underway. Stop…
We at Stand4Oxford want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who organized the recent wind turbine protest in South-West Oxford (SWOX)! Your hard work, dedication, and love for our community show what happens when neighbours come together to protect our way of life. Seeing our community stand united is nothing short of inspiring. This…