On April 1, the council for Blandford-Blenheim heard a delegation from Brian Petrie, Chair of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (22:42–55:24). What was presented was not speculation. It was a clear account of how conservation governance is being restructured—and what that means for local control. This is not administrative change. It is a transfer…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionWoodstock — City & County Council We asked. Mark Schadenberg 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…
Stand4Oxford (S4O) was recently featured in a Woodstock-Ingersoll Echo news article following Oxford County’s 2026 budget meeting. The article highlights S4O’s delegation to council, where members spoke on behalf of residents about affordability and the importance of fiscal responsibility. It also reflects the growing public interest in how county budget decisions are made. We appreciate…
Across Oxford County, municipalities are working to support residents’ safety and well-being. Recently, Norwich took a careful, principled stance when presented with the county-wide Safe and Well Plan (timestamp 1:42:10 – 2:42:45), a document intended to guide local efforts in areas like mental health, housing, addiction support, and economic stability. While the plan as a…
A recent decision by Oxford County Council regarding a proposed development on Wilson Avenue in Tillsonburg has raised an important question that reaches far beyond a single housing project. Who should have the strongest voice in decisions that shape a community? The proposal was unanimously opposed by Tillsonburg Council (timestamp 12:46). Residents attended meetings, shared…
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…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionNorwich — Councillor, Ward 4 We asked. Karl Toews 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 is asking residents for feedback on proposed new water meters with cellular technology. The survey highlights features such as real-time water usage, leak alerts, service notifications, water-use comparisons, and more frequent data collection. Some of these features may provide value. Leak alerts, for example, could help homeowners identify problems quickly. However, residents should…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionWoodstock — Councillor We asked. Dave Bloxsidge 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 as an…
2026 Oxford County Municipal ElectionTillsonburg — Councillor We asked. Katherine Englander 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 as an…