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Bright, Ontario – Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life has officially opened its new Farm Trail Experience with the unveiling of a landmark unlike anything else in the country: Canada’s first Goat Tower. The launch was marked by an invite only ribbon cutting attended by dignitaries & community leaders. Rising 28 feet above the pastures, the Goat […]
Few things say grand re-opening better than racks of delicious smoked ribs. But the Saturday, May 16th Rib Fest celebration of Miedema’s Meat Market Ltd.’s major expansion is also a statement of intergenerational family commitment to its home community of Embro. “I’ve seen too many small towns that just shrivel up,” said owner-operator Brent Miedema,
Amessna Corp’s 24,000-square-foot facility in Hickson represents ‘Big Potential’ says Ronda Stewart, Economic Development Director with Rural Oxford Economic Development. Amessna is a family-owned property management company compiling its moniker from Kevin and Claudia Weeden’s three daughters’ first names: Amanda, Jessica and Fiona. Its homage to multi-generational continuity is echoed in its origins. Kevin originally worked together
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Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses and two non-profits were selected as finalists. The finalists presented to our objective judging panel on April 16 followed by a Q&A. Our judges, Carol Greenwood VP,
Announcing Oxford County’s Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2026! Read More »
The Straw Boss will create five new good-paying jobs WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $3,267,406 by The Straw Boss, an Ontario-based producer of clean chopped straw and pellet bedding for the equine, poultry, and farm retail industry, to boost local manufacturing and create five new good-paying jobs in Oxford. The investment
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Some of the most important conversations happen over a good meal. On Wednesday, April 15th, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation and the Tavistock Chamber of Commerce are bringing together three of northern Oxford County’s municipal mayors for a morning worth getting up early for. The Rural Mayors Breakfast takes place at Quehl’s Restaurant, 33 Woodstock
A Seat at the Table: Rural Mayors Breakfast Coming to Tavistock Read More »
The precise English translation for Llanddarog, Carmarthen, Wales may be hard to pin down. Llanddarog incorporates Llan, the Celtic word for enclosure or church settlement, and ‘Darog’ the name of a high-ranking official, perhaps Hywel Dda. County Carmarthen, Caerfryddin in Welsh, is interpreted as ‘Merlin’s Fort’ after King Arthur’s wizard or possibly ‘Sea Town Fort’.
Red Dragon Dairy – A ‘Dream Come True’ for Founder Ellis Morris Read More »
“There was method to the madness,” said Sprucewood Tack Shop owner Nathan Ropp. But there was also a hint of the latter as their expanded location at 101 Woodstock Street South, Tavistock, opened for business November 19th 2025 , two short – or very long – months after the property closed. “It was a bit
7,500 Sq Ft of Warehouse Space + 3 Offices Available at Sprucewood Tack in Tavistock! Read More »
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for a prime rural downtown retail location, 2-66 Albert Street West in Plattsville offers a compelling opportunity to put down roots in this charming village. This fully renovated street‑level commercial property is currently available for lease and presents flexible space suitable for a variety of retail,
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The Ontario Economic Report (OER) is the landmark research platform of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province. The OER is a data-driven, evidence-based document rooted in the OCC’s annual survey of its members, the Business Confidence Survey (BCS). The 2026
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Marco Vanderweerd’s background laid the foundation for Split-Fire’s evolution as a wood splitter and chipper producer. But it’s the creative force which continues to drive him that will carry the company into the future. “I’m a builder,” said Split-Fire’s youthful CEO, responsible for executive decisions, future growth and product development. “It always makes me happy
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Modern agriculture relies on systems most people never see — the cold chain, process flow, water systems, and digitally controlled environments that protect food from harvest to table. The Oxford Group of Companies (Oxford Energy Solutions, Oxford Refrigeration, Oxford CO₂ Technologies, and Oxford Gas Compression) designs and builds this critical infrastructure. As a process engineering
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