This thought-provoking post from Oxford County’s own Albertus Koekoek serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of local governance. He urges us to recognize how outsourcing our responsibilities has led to a loss of autonomy and community strength. As you read his compelling insights shared on Facebook, consider how you can contribute to revitalizing…
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…
As municipal elections approach across Oxford County, it’s worth asking an important question: what actually makes a good municipal councillor? Not the loudest voice in the room. Not the best slogan or the strongest social media presence. A good councillor understands that local government is not about performance — it’s about responsibility. Municipal councils make…
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…
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:…
As recently reported by Granthaven, Councillor Jim Pickard will not be seeking re-election after 15 years of service, and Mayor David Mayberry has also announced he will be stepping aside. Their departures open key leadership roles at the SWOX council table — roles that will help shape decisions affecting our roads, services, budgets, and growth…
Oxford County’s new welcome signs are going up this week — sleek, colourful boards featuring the County’s new logo, updated population, and a list of “strategic commitments”: Zero Waste. Zero Poverty. 100% Renewable. 100% Housed. They’re hard to miss. But so are the mixed messages behind them. While County officials promote this “Zero/100%” ideology, Oxford…
As discussions around large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) continue across Oxford County, it’s important to recognize when local governments pause, ask hard questions, and ultimately decide not to move forward. Recently, Tillsonburg Town Council voted to reject a proposed battery energy storage facility planned for the Van Norman Innovation Park. The $70-million project would…
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…
We’re in the final stretch, Oxford! Stand4Oxford is gathering all signed 0% Tax Increase Petitions to deliver to Oxford County Council before their November 24 budget meeting. But to make your voice count, we need your printed and signed petition sheets in hand by Wednesday November 19th. You can download and print the petition right…