Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province’s hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of high COVID-19 transmission
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We are proud of the many businesses that have grown and flourished in Rural Oxford. To celebrate a few of these success stories, we decided to develop the #WeGrowTogether video series campaign with a few of our community partners. Alongside Community Employment Services, Community Futures Oxford, Tourism Oxford and The Small Business Centre, we were
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There are several clothing companies targeting hockey players, but Steve Neirinckx has purposely marketed his brand differently. Yawning Cage Player Apparel appeals to the serious hockey player and athlete along with his or her family members. The Thamesford resident works full time as a consultant in project management, but for him clothing and hockey have
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As a member of Oxford Connection, we’re excited to announce the Work in Oxford Virtual Job Fair coming up on February 16th, 2021. This Oxford County Job Fair is an opportunity to connect your company with 700+ Job Seekers from across Southwestern Ontario who are looking to explore opportunities and work in Oxford. The event
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There are plenty of small business good news stories to go around, but this one brings a smile to one’s face and a growl to one’s belly. The Rose and Daffodil Bakery, located near Mt. Elgin, bakes incredible fruit, meat, and vegetable pies along with favourites like lasagna, shepherds pie, cabbage rolls and soups. If
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Residents in the Oxford County community of Salford now have the option to tap into a natural gas line. The option for local homeowners and businesses was made possible thanks to energy giant EPCOR and some help from the Township of South-West Oxford. The province assigns territories across Ontario to natural gas providers and Enbridge
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Janet Pickard has an interesting and varied resume but the Sweaburg resident has brought many of her talents to a new store featuring many products from local artists and artisans. She has lived in the small Oxford town since 1980, and her work history includes landscaping, retail, greenhouse merchandising and creating gift baskets, much of
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Investment to provide new online resources to help entrepreneurs during COVID-19 The Ontario government is investing over $2.2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored financial advice and online training to help them make informed financial decisions and navigate the unprecedented economic circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. When included
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Safe & Well Oxford is a community engagement initiative, mandated by the Province of Ontario, to develop a Community Safety & Well-being Plan for municipalities across Oxford. The new Community Safety & Well-being Plan will address priority risks, such as mental and physical health, housing and addictions, with proactive, integrated strategies for children, youth, adults,
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A Nordic Spa in Oxford County? Terra Nova Therapy, Spa & Café near Hickson just might make it happen. Jodi Pendry has owned and operated a massage therapy clinic since 1993 and recently opened Terra Nova Spa Therapy in Oxford County. Her next goal? A full Nordic Spa near Hickson, ON. “The closest Nordic Spa
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Matt Fleming has lived in Oxford County his entire life. He has also spent 24 years working in the HVAC business in service, sales, management, and training, so it seems now the next logical thing to do is start his own company. “I felt the next step in my adventure was to go out on
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The Oxford Hills received its name from a crowdsourcing campaign that generated close to 2,300 submissions. The course, undergoing massive reinventions, aims to revitalize golf in Southwestern Ontario while becoming an entertainment hub for Oxford County. [Ingersoll, Oct. 30, 2020]— Extensive renovations of the course formerly known as The Mount Elgin Golfers Club (located just
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