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…
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…
Top Canadian bank ditches UN-backed ‘net zero’ climate goals it helped create
We’re pleased to share an important update on the proposed wind turbine projects in Oxford County. After months of strong public engagement, countless conversations at the doorstep, and many thoughtful presentations at council meetings, the Township of South-West Oxford (SWOX) has officially upheld its decision to declare itself an “unwilling host” for industrial wind turbine…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….