June has arrived in Oxford County, and once again municipal flagpoles are being used to raise the Progress Pride Flag for Pride Month. As reported by Heart FM, flags are being raised across county municipalities alongside Pride Month programming organized with Oxford County Pride. No one is questioning whether people can celebrate Pride Month. They…
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,…
As a new year begins, many people are understandably ready for a pause. After months of budget discussions, delegations, and difficult conversations, it’s natural to want to step back and take a breath. January is a good time for that. It’s also a good time to remember something important: democracy isn’t seasonal. Civic engagement doesn’t…
Oxford County, we need to talk. Once again, Oxford County Council has approved a bloated budget—prioritizing increased spending over meaningful relief for taxpayers. Instead of exercising restraint during uncertain economic times, the majority of Council chose higher costs, additional consultants, and increased pressure on families, seniors, and local businesses who are already feeling stretched. A…
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…
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…
We’re now just days away from the December 10 Oxford County budget meeting. With key decisions about transparency, services, and spending on the table, this is one of the most consequential meetings of the year. Stand4Oxford has collected 1,300 petition signatures calling for clearer reporting and responsible governance. It’s a strong show of community concern…
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…
Oxford County is preparing a new Official Plan — the document that will guide how land is used and how our communities grow for decades to come. Future councils will look to this plan when making decisions about housing, businesses, infrastructure, farmland, natural heritage, and development across all eight local municipalities. In short, this isn’t…