Set your clocks, check your stocks! Spring 2024

Spring into action and check your emergency supply kit this weekend 

When it’s time to change your clocks this weekend, remember to check the supplies in your 72-hour emergency preparedness kit.

Oxford County’s Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks campaign reminds everyone to refresh their emergency supplies now before disaster strikes. In the event of an emergency, a 72-hour emergency kit supplies basic needs for you and your family for at least three days (72 hours), when responders may be busy...

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Apply today to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Oxford County seeks an engaged citizen looking to make a difference in our community by joining the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The opening is for the remainder of the 2023-2026 council term. While this is a volunteer position, board members are entitled to some remuneration for their time and expenses to attend meetings. Advisory Board members receive $100 for half-day or less and $175 for a full day. 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides input on the Oxford County Multi-Year...

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Oxford County Paramedic Services responds to bus rollover in South-West Oxford

Oxford County Paramedic Services responded to a school bus rollover at the corner of Dodge Line and Cuthbert Road in South-West Oxford Township this morning.

The incident occurred at 8:15 a.m. Five Oxford County Paramedic Services ambulances and one superintendent responded to the call. Paramedics transported six patients with minor injuries to area hospitals. One additional patient was transported by ORNGE air ambulance to London with non-life-threatening injuries.  

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Flag notice: Passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

The flags at all Oxford County facilities are flying at half-mast to honour the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of his funeral.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

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Ontario Court of Justice scam alert

A text scam involving the Ontario Court of Justice is making the rounds in Oxford County.

The Ontario Court of Justice will never make phone calls or send texts demanding money or detailed personal information. If you receive such a call or text, consider it a scam.

The Oxford County Provincial Offences Administration (POA) received four notifications yesterday after residents had received the following fraudulent text message:

If you suspect that you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud...

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