At Stand4Oxford, we believe that when parents speak up, communities get stronger. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the important work being done by the Concerned Parents Association of London & Area (CPAL). Right now, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has a whole list of policies under review — everything from special education…
At Stand4Oxford, we usually spend our time focused on policy, governance, and the responsibilities of local leadership. But strong communities aren’t built by politics alone — they’re built by shared experiences, conversations, and a willingness to listen to one another. That’s why we’re happy to encourage participation in Oxford County Library’s “Oxford Reads” program. Oxford…
At Stand4Oxford, we believe residents deserve a council that leads with integrity, transparency, and respect — especially during budget deliberations that directly affect household finances. The December 10 budget meeting, which lasted more than six hours, raised serious concerns about how debate was conducted, how consequences were framed, and whether leadership held itself to the…
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…
As recently reported by Granthaven, Councillor Jim Pickard will not be seeking re-election after 15 years of service, and Mayor David Mayberry has also announced he will be stepping aside. Their departures open key leadership roles at the SWOX council table — roles that will help shape decisions affecting our roads, services, budgets, and growth…
Municipal government works differently from provincial and federal politics. While higher levels of government are often shaped by party platforms, ideology, and large-scale political debates, local government is primarily focused on managing the everyday systems communities rely on. Municipal councils are responsible for roads, water systems, emergency services, recreation, development, infrastructure, and long-term community planning….
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…
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…
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…