2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionNorwich Township — Councillor, Ward 1 We asked. Marius Kerkhoff answered. You decide. Answers are published as submitted. I. Candidate & Municipal Governance 1. Candidate Introduction Please introduce yourself to the residents of Oxford County. Briefly tell us why you are running for municipal office, what principles or values would guide…
Oxford County’s 2027 Budget Survey is open until August 31. This is one of the key ways residents and business owners can share input before budget decisions are set. The survey covers municipal services such as roads, emergency services, recreation, waste management, water, and long-term care, and helps shape priorities for the year ahead. A…
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…
As of May 1st, nominations are officially open for Ontario’s 2026 municipal and school board elections. That means residents across Oxford County can now file to run for mayor, council, or school board trustee ahead of the October 26th election. For many people, municipal politics can seem less important as compared with provincial or federal…
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…
We’ve got an important update for everyone helping with the 0% Tax Increase Petition. Because of the current Canada Post strike, residents can’t mail their filled-out petition sheets to our P.O. Box. But don’t worry — there are still easy ways to get your sheets to us. Please head to our Contact on the Stand4Oxford…
Oxford County has now confirmed it already approved moving forward with the purchase of 808 Dundas Street — the former Woodstock YMCA — for a homelessness support centre. Since then, staff have already begun feasibility work, layouts, budgeting, and design planning. Now council is being asked to approve a $250,000 single-source design contract at the…
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…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionZorra Township — Mayor We asked. Mrs. Lori McDonald answered. You decide. Answers are published as submitted. I. Candidate & Municipal Governance 1. Candidate Introduction Please introduce yourself to the residents of Oxford County. Briefly tell us why you are running for municipal office, what principles or values would guide you…
Campaign signs are everywhere. But what do the candidates actually think? We’ve asked Oxford County candidates where they stand on issues that matter to our communities. We thought voters should see the questions, too. Candidate responses will be published as submitted on our 2026 Oxford County Municipal Election page. Here are the questions we sent:…