Applications now open for the new Community Grants Program

Oxford County Council has approved a new Oxford County Grants Program.

The fund is open to non-profit organizations and local economic development offices that are helping to support and advance the Safe and Well Oxford Plan and Oxford County Strategic Plan through their programs and activities.

The application period is open now until October 15. After this year, the application period will open from May 1 to August 30 each year, with funding decisions announced in January of the following year.

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New all-way stop on Maplewood Sideroad and 16th Line

Oxford County is installing a new all-way stop at Oxford Road 28 (Maplewood Sideroad) and the 16th Line intersection in East Zorra-Tavistock.

The new all-way stop will include the following:

• Oversized all-way stop signs with red flashing beacons for north-south directions on 16th Line
• Oversized stop ahead signs on the north-south approaches to alert drivers of the approaching stop signs
• Stop bar pavement marking adjustments to improve driver sightlines where trees partially obstruct views for...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the September 11 County Council agenda - 20240911

Legacy well funding, new grants program, maximum rents for community housing 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 is being asked to approve a payment transfer of $105,000 in additional funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for emergency preparedness activities in 2025....

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Oxford Road 9 (King St W) infrastructure improvements in Ingersoll

Project will include wastewater service extension, watermain replacement, road reconstruction and more

Oxford County is continuing infrastructure improvements to Oxford Road 9 (King Street West), with construction expected to begin in March 2025. Construction will include:

• relocating utilities;
• replacing sanitary sewer, watermain, curb and gutter;
• new traffic signals at Oxford Roads 9 and 10 and new street lighting;
• storm sewer improvements; and,
• sidewalk upgrades; and landscaping and restoration.

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Local History Speaker Series: A Talk with Robyn Michaud

Professor of Indigenous Studies Robyn Michaud will share her family history and personal journey to reclaim her identity and culture

The upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has inspired the latest installment in the Local History Speaker Series.

Oxford County Library – Tillsonburg 
A Talk with Robyn Michaud  
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Join Conestoga College Professor of Indigenous Studies Robyn Michaud as she discusses her family history in the context of...

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