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…
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…
Below you’ll find a series of delegations presented by Stand4Oxford members and supporters to local councils across Oxford County. Each presentation highlights concerns about outside influence on local decision-making and calls for greater transparency, accountability, and respect for community priorities. Watch the videos and learn more about how residents are standing up for Oxford. Follow-up…
As municipal elections approach across Oxford County, some residents may be considering running for council. For many people, that idea doesn’t come from ambition. It comes from care — about their community and the decisions shaping its future. Before putting your name forward, it helps to understand what the role actually involves. At its core,…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionWoodstock — Deputy Mayor-County Councillor We asked. Deb Tait 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…
Oxford County Council has signaled a shift in how growth will be approached in the years ahead. In a recent statement, the County outlined three steps: studying the true cost of growth, opening a conversation with the Province about financial support, and setting higher targets for growth within already built-up areas. On its surface, this…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionCity of Woodstock — City Councillor We asked. Wes Mazur 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…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionEast-Zorra Tavistock — Ward 1 Councillor We asked. Jon Ross 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 installing eight new Community Safety Zones 05/08/2025 Previous post: Are Speed Cameras coming to Oxford?
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionCity of Woodstock — City Councillor We asked. Joe Brown 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…