Oxford County is seeing more and more social enterprises pop up within the region. At Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation (ROEDC), we continue to provide resources and support to social enterprises so that they can continue to better the community. If you are unfamiliar, you may be wondering “What does the term social enterprise mean?
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Is it mandatory for businesses to require their staff and customers to wear face coverings? On July 30th, 2020 Southwestern Public Health issued a letter of instruction to businesses to implement mandatory face coverings (masks) in all enclosed public spaces in Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas. The letter of instruction comes into effect at 11:59
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Public transportation connects communities to each other and people to their work, family, medical services, education, and social and recreation activities. These connections are especially important in small urban/rural communities. This is why Oxford County, in partnership with the townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock and Zorra, are exploring the possibility of an intercommunity bus transit
Tourism is a crucial sector of Ontario’s economy that essentially stopped cold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now Ontario is beginning to reopen, and after being cooped up in their houses for months, Ontarians are beginning to explore their province again. How will the pandemic impact tourism in Ontario this year? The Southwest Ontario Tourism
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VAUGHAN — As the province safely and gradually reopens, Ontario is starting down the road to growth, renewal and economic recovery. That’s why the Ontario government is proud to support the launch of the Ontario Made program from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). This new program will promote the many world-class goods that are made
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Order outlines 22 measures that must be followed by agricultural farms. July 8, 2020 Today, Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health for Southwestern Public Health, issued a Class Order under Section 22 of Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act . The Order is intended to reduce the high risk of COVID-19 spread within agricultural
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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Individuals, businesses, and communities continue to be impacted by COVID-19. In these challenging times, one of the best things we can do is come together as a community and help each other through the obstacles ahead. Below are some key programs in Oxford County who are here to support your business. Support our small business
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Whether we want COVID-19’s feet on our coffee table or not, it’s here to stay for the time-being, so we might as well pour it a drink and get comfortable with it being in our space. As more business owners realize that the influence of COVID-19 has settled down to stay awhile, more and more
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Public health and safety remain top priorities TORONTO — The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures
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Additional seasonal, retail and household businesses must follow public health guidelines May 14, 2020 1:30 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or expand their services on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.,
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