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…
Remembrance Day is a moment to pause, reflect, and honour those who served our country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices remind us that freedom is never free — it is earned, maintained, and protected by those willing to act with courage in the face of danger. As we remember, we are invited to consider…
Residents of Ingersoll: it’s time to ask the tough questions. Last year, on July 9, 2024, one of our Stand4Oxford team members, delivered a delegation to Norwich council (timestamp 2:33:40), raising concerns about municipal spending on DEI initiatives—consultants, training programs, and policies that often come with big price tags but unclear results. Now, the focus…
The KICLEI team from Kitchener is presenting in Cambridge this evening, and they’d love to know the community is behind them. If you can, please tune in to the livestream at 5:30 p.m. and send them some virtual support while they speak. 👉 Watch the livestream Every show of support helps strengthen our shared message…
Something important just happened in the global climate conversation — but you won’t see it in a County staff report. Bill Gates, one of the world’s biggest climate advocates, recently admitted that the “doomsday” framing around emissions was wrong. That fear-based messaging, he said, led to unrealistic policies, wasteful investments, and broken trust. In other…
During a recent Heart FM interview, Mayor Jerry Acchione confirmed that Woodstock City Council will be reviewing options this week for a major City Hall and Museum Square expansion — a project that was once estimated at over $23 million. The staff report outlines several design variations, including larger offices, new council chambers, public washrooms,…
We’re in the final stretch, Oxford! Stand4Oxford is gathering all signed 0% Tax Increase Petitions to deliver to Oxford County Council before their November 24 budget meeting. But to make your voice count, we need your printed and signed petition sheets in hand by Wednesday November 19th. You can download and print the petition right…
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…