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Ontario Welcomes $3.2 Million Manufacturing Investment in Oxford

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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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A Seat at the Table: Rural Mayors Breakfast Coming to Tavistock

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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

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Red Dragon Dairy – A ‘Dream Come True’ for Founder Ellis Morris

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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’.

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7,500 Sq Ft of Warehouse Space + 3 Offices Available at Sprucewood Tack in Tavistock!

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“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

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Retail and Small Business Potential at 66 Albert Street West, Plattsville

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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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2026 Ontario Economic Report

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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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Vanderweerd’s creative force driving Split-Fire into the future

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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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Oxford Energy Solutions – A Primary Partner to Agriculture

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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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Industrial/Commercial Opportunity in Otterville: 9.903-acres with 21,000 sq ft of built space

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Updated: April 11, 2026 – this property has been sold. If you’re searching for a strategic commercial investment with space, flexibility and growth potential in Oxford County, the property at 92 North Street East in Otterville deserves a closer look. This MG-5 industrial-zoned property — listed at $1,599,000 — presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses

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Bioret Agri promoting ‘happy, productive and reproductive’ dairy cows

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A happy dairy cow is a productive dairy cow. “And a reproductive dairy cow,” added Bioret Agri Inc. President Adam Steward. Keeping dairy cattle happy, productive and reproductive through innovative temperature-controlled water beds, latex-foam mattresses and virgin rubber flooring is at the core of Bioret’s raison d’être. In brief, Bioret flooring is designed to offer

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Bioenterprise Canada Launches Round 3 of the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) for Southern Ontario’s Food and Agri-Food Tech Businesses

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Guelph, Ontario – January 21, 2026 — Bioenterprise Canada is excited to announce the launch of Round 3 of the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP). This program is helping support food and agri-food tech businesses in southern Ontario by providing access to the resources needed to develop and scale innovative technologies, practices, and process enhancements into

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Connect with Local Talent at the Oxford County Career Expo

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The Oxford County Career Expo, hosted by Community Employment Services, takes place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and offers employers a powerful opportunity to connect directly with job seekers and future talent from across the region. Oxford County continues to experience strong population growth and steady job creation, yet many employers report ongoing challenges filling

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