EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
Oxford County’s five rural townships have an abundance of local shops, tourism stops, and service businesses that we just love to promote! Building on a successful community collaboration, our Rural Oxford team will again partner to add another dozen videos to the collection of local business features on the Rural Oxford Shopping Channel. The initial […]
The Rural Oxford Shopping Channel Returns for a Second Season! Read More »
Three grants of $3,000 will be given to local businesses that are developing or expanding tourism experiences in Oxford County. The organizations involved feel it is important to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences to motivate longer stays and increase year-round visits in the area.
Three Oxford Organizations offering second round of Tourism Grants Read More »
Among the projects Mornington has on the go is the Universal Broadband Fund. The $3.225 billion federal government fund supports high-speed Internet projects across the country. These projects will bring Internet at speeds of 50/10 Megabits per second (Mbps) to rural and remote communities.
peopleCare is rebuilding its 50-year home in Tavistock. The exact timeline of the construction project hasn’t been finalized yet, but the new, more modern building will be located behind the current home and schoolhouse.
peopleCare Ready to Break Ground in Tavistock Read More »
The “Oxford Connection Fam Tour Re-launch” has been named a finalist for the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s Investment Attraction – Urban Award. The EDCO Awards of Excellence is an annual program and looks for distinctive ideas and initiatives that can become economic development best practices of the future. Winners in each category are eligible
Oxford County Shortlisted for Prestigious EDCO Award Read More »
Telemedicine options and modernization of rules could help better service rural areas. Telemedicine technology could improve access to veterinary care in Ontario’s remote and underserviced areas. The shortage of veterinarians, particularly large animal specialists, is no secret. Tack on pandemic pressures, burnout and retirement, and the sector’s ability to meet demand is stressed further. “The
Get the Vet: Solutions sought to ease farm animal veterinarian shortage Read More »
St. Joseph, Michigan. – The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named Salford Group HALO VRT winner of a 2023 AE50 award. AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative designs in engineering products or systems for the food and agriculture industries. The Salford HALO VRT will be featured in the January/February 2023
Salford Group HALO VRT Wins the 2023 AE50 Award Read More »
Zorra Township’s Golspie Dairy has been around for many years but until recently most people have never heard of it. Thanks to some slick new self-serve equipment and cheese making, the company has been added to the impressive list of retail food destinations in Oxford County. “My husband’s great, great grandparents started milking cows back
After Nearly 150 Years Golspie Dairy Modernizes the Retail Market Read More »
I wanted to take a moment to thank each of our five rural municipalities, our contract support team and board members for contributing to Rural Oxford Economic Development‘s overall success. 2022 was a remarkable year and our team couldn’t have offered as much help or make as many thoughtful connections as we did, without your
Rural Oxford Economic Development 2022 Year in Review Read More »
Riipen and Bioenterprise Canada partner to attract young people to the sector Guelph/Vancouver, 30 November 2022 – A new partnership between an online work-integrated learning platform and Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine will introduce young people to the potential of careers in the sector. Vancouver-based Riipen and Bioenterprise Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help
Connecting students with food and agri-tech employers Read More »
When Jodi Pendry opened her wellness centre and café in the fall of 2020, she brought a unique business to the Hickson landscape, one dominated by agricultural commerce. Among the services offered are massage therapy and osteopathy along with the café providing customers specialty coffees, looseleaf teas, signature sandwiches, and baked goods. But Jodi had
Terra Nova Spa and Café Opens Nordic Spa Read More »
The Thamesford Calithumpian is well-known in that community for its community-wide May long weekend celebration, but it has also organized the town’s Santa Clause parade for many years. The 2022 version will be held on Sunday, December 18. Sheila Weir is a Special Events Coordinator with the group, which is now 103 years young, and
Thamesford Santa Claus Parade Looking for More Community Participation Read More »