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…
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…
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…
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…