Council this Week: Highlights from the April 26 County Council agenda - 20230426

24/7 Emergency shelter, annual energy update, future changes to blue box recycling program and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

County Council receives an update next council meeting on 24-hour, 7-day a week emergency shelter service for people experiencing homelessness, addictions and mental health issues. Council...

Read more

Water Conservation Program begins May 1

Norwich residents will have additional water conservation measures this year due to routine water tower maintenance

Oxford County relies entirely on groundwater for its water supply. Compared to other communities near rivers or lakes, groundwater supplies take much longer to replenish and are more vulnerable to overuse. That’s why Oxford County limits outdoor water use for lawns and gardens to every other day between May 1 and September 30.

Oxford County By-law No. 4193-2002 permits outdoor water...

Read more

Future Oxford Legacy Fund now accepting applications

Future Oxford Legacy Fund now accepting applications

Applications for loans and grants under the Future Oxford Legacy Fund are now being accepted to support local projects and businesses that help sustain Oxford’s community, economy and environment.

Administered by Community Futures Oxford, the Future Oxford Legacy Fund disperses funds in two streams:

Community Development Support (grants)

This stream offers non-repayable loans to not-for-profit initiatives that align with sustainable actions in the Future...

Read more

Spring watermain flushing in the Town of Ingersoll

Annual spring watermain flushing starts in the Town of Ingersoll on Monday, April 17 at 8:00 a.m. Flushing will begin south-west of King Street, moving east. Once the south portion of the town is done, we will begin flushing on the north side of King Street, moving east to west beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 24. Flushing is expected to be wrapped up by Friday, April 28 at 11:30 p.m. 

Watermain flushing may cause discoloured water or sediment. We ask residents to set aside tap water for use...

Read more

Library celebrates Oxford Local History Day on April 22

Oxford County Library (OCL) is proud to host the third annual Oxford Local History Day in person this year on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  

Oxford Local History Day is a chance to recognize and discover the stories and moments that paved the way for Oxford County as we know it. OCL branches in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg will mark the occasion with engaging presentations from local historians. Those in attendance will also experience collections, exhibits, and featured stories from archives, museums,...

Read more