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If you are looking for a unique and picturesque location for an outdoor wedding in Oxford County, the Creekside Wedding Ceremony Venue could be just what you are looking for. The property was first settled in 1865 and cleared for use as a farm and is located between Kintore and Embro on the 29th Line […]
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Gradual, cautious approach to manage COVID-19 now and moving forward October 22, 2021 Premier’s Office TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which outlines the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and
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New Funding to Address Labour Challenges in the Sector October 21, 2021 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs MISSISSAUGA – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to address agri-food labour challenges and build a strong and resilient labour force to keep grocery store
Governments Advancing Career Choice in Ontario’s Agri-food Sector Read More »
The University of Guelph is working with Oxford County and more than 20 local partners to study how the pandemic has changed life for residents, including their health, well-being, social life, finances, and day-to-day living. Please complete the following survey to participate. https://speakup.oxfordcounty.ca/covid-19-survey
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Jarrad Saarloos was working for an electrician in Norwich when he and his father, Wilf, decided to expand the family business empire. They purchased two locations from Sinden Feed and Seed who kept their third location in Princeton. “The opportunity came up last year to purchase this location as well as one in Burford, so
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Leith Deacon, an associate professor at the University of Guelph, is leading a government-funded survey to collect data that contextualizes the unique mental health needs of rural communities and their residents. Deacon says the survey — hitting mailboxes in north Durham, Dufferin, Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Bruce and Grey counties after Labour Day — will collect
Tourism Recovery Program will help protect jobs in communities across the province September 27, 2021 Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. The program will help
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Dave Alden has always been a protein lover, but it was what he perceived as a lack of quality that started his foray into the meat business. Butchering really is a skill and Dave said he just wasn’t impressed with some of the work he had seen. “We bought a calf and raised it ourselves.
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Kaitlin Ackert has been a paramedic for 17 years, doing her part on the frontlines of health care. It was one of the dangers of the job that led to the creation of Kaitlin’s Closet. “I developed post-traumatic stress disorder from my job, and I was trying to heal from that and get rid of
A PTSD Diagnosis Leads to New Zorra Home-Based Business Read More »
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings Province to launch enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app to stop the spread of COVID-19 September 01, 2021 Office of the Premier TORONTO — To further protect Ontarians as the province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19, the government, in consultation with
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Todd Pearson owns what may be the fastest growing business in Oxford County. Kintore Coffee has gone from a hobby into a major player in the Ontario coffee scene in just a few years, despite having no intention of making a living off java. “I started off roasting beans in the barn and sharing it
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Chambers of Commerce across Ontario have always played an important role as the advocating voice of small businesses. The Township of Norwich version of the organization is a great example of what a chamber can do to help its membership succeed. Laura Barker is a realty broker by day but is also the Communications Director
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