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Stopping to Smell the Flowers: A Healing & Resource Centre

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Wild Comfort Body Care joyfully crafting hand-made soaps and personal experience...

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The Oxford Hills turning a golf course into a year-round Oxford County destinati...

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Krug's Meat Market keeping recipes true since 1936 in Tavistock

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Pharmasave Thamesford serving the village with accessible healthcare

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JTK Meat Shoppe staying '100% Canadian' through a decade in Verschoyle

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A Sweet Spot in the Heart of Tavistock

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Irv's Ice Cream Shop proving it takes a village in Mount Elgin

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Quehl's Restaurant & Catering keeping nearly a century of Tavistock history...

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Opportunity in Zorra! This prime Highway Commercial property in Rural Zorra offers excellent exposure and strong business potential on 8.22 acres. HC zoning permits a wide range of commercial uses, including eating establishments, hotel, motel, motor vehicle sales, motor vehicle washing, public garage, parking lot, farm implement dealership, farm produce retail outlet, auction establishment, and more (buyer to verify intended use and municipal requirements). Ideal for investors, developers, or owner-users seeking visibility and future growth potential in a high-traffic location. https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29865229/684471-68-road-zorra-rural-zorra #RuralOxford #Zorra
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Opportunity in Zorra! This prime Highway Commercial property in Rural Zorra offers excellent exposure and...

Walk into a grocery store and you can just as easily find Australian or Brazilian beef on the shelf as anything raised down the road. For Jeff Veldjesgraaf, that never sat right. With 30 years in the hog industry, Jeff and his wife Tanya wanted to promote Canadian and Ontario product. "We are 100% Canadian," he says, and the meat counter at JTK Meat Shoppe in Verschoyle has never deviated. This year marks ten years since the doors opened in 2016, growing from a single freezer into a full shop with its own Smoke and Grill and just under 30 staff. What Jeff is proudest of is who's standing beside him. With his son Shawn stepping fully into the business, succession has become a lived reality. Next up is more space, new products, and a collaboration with farmers aimed at making the beef supply over 80% Ontario. Read the full story https://ruraloxford.ca/jtk-meat-shoppe-staying-100-canadian-through-a-decade-in-verschoyle/ #RuralOxford #SouthWestOxford #Verschoyle #BusinessSpotlight #ButcherShop #ShopLocalOxford #FamilyBusiness
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Walk into a grocery store and you can just as easily find Australian or Brazilian...

Sheri Bell didn't set out to create just another place to grab an ice cream cone. She wanted to create the kind of place she wished had been there when her own kids were young: somewhere in Tavistock where families could slow down, share a treat, and make a memory without having to leave town. Tavi Chill opened in September 2022, fittingly on Fall Fair weekend, as an ice cream parlour and deli serving Kawartha Dairy ice cream alongside made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and soups. Hand-rolled waffle cones made in-house were non-negotiable. "I've always believed that memories correlate with many senses," Sheri says. There are board games and Ms. Pac-Man for families, and each December, 24-flavour ice cream advent calendars. Now Sheri is eyeing slushies, soft-serve, dairy-free and sugar-free options, and grab-and-go treats. Read Sheri's full story https://ruraloxford.ca/tavi-chill-a-sweet-spot-in-the-heart-of-tavistock/ #RuralOxford #EastZorraTavistock #Tavistock #BusinessSpotlight #IceCreamSeason #ShopLocalOxford #FamilyFriendly
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Sheri Bell didn't set out to create just another place to grab an ice cream...

We are sharing an opportunity to participate in the 2026 Workforce Survey. The survey is open to people aged 16 and older who work or are seeking work in Elgin Middlesex Oxford. It asks about people’s experiences, needs and challenges in the workforce. Your feedback will help local organizations identify workforce trends and inform the development of programs, services and strategies that better support workers, job seekers, employers and communities. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and will remain open until October 31st. Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LER_Emp Participation is voluntary, confidential, and responses will be analyzed collectively.
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Big possibilities await in Burgessville, ON! This 114.28± acre property sells February 9 by unreserved auction. Featuring a spacious country home, a 10,200± sq ft shop with office and apartment space, and extensive outbuildings, this property offers more than just farmland. Whether you’re growing an agricultural business or looking for a property with room to expand, this could be your next opportunity. 👉 Explore the property: https://ow.ly/sa4F5100Rn8
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Big possibilities await in Burgessville, ON! This 114.28± acre property sells February 9 by unreserved...

Opportunity in Norwich! This turnkey commercial property at the corner of West Street and Main Street in Springford, just minutes from Tillsonburg, offers a gas station and convenience store operation with a solid income stream. The business generates strong net income annually from both store and gas sales, with rental income from U-Haul, Canada Post, and food truck sale providing multiple revenue streams. Financial statements and a recent environmental report are available for review. With strong business performance and significant growth potential, this property is well positioned to deliver long-term value for the right owner-operator. https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29980742/3-west-street-n-norwich-springford #RuralOxford #Norwich #Springford
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Opportunity in Norwich! This turnkey commercial property at the corner of West Street and Main...

It started with a pile of cash on the kitchen table and a family wondering what on earth had just happened. Stephanie Malo hadn't set out to build a business. She'd just written a book. In 2012 she brought the first title in her Stopping to Smell the Flowers series to the Thamesford library, and the response surprised her. Two more books followed, but the business didn't take shape until a counsellor pointed out that her nightly habit of lighting a candle and watching her thoughts pass was meditation. It changed her life, and her kids noticed before she did. She started a meditation group about a decade ago that outgrew the library, a church, and a rented space before she built a meditation hut of her own. Today she offers group sessions, the Light Circle, and one-to-one work, with a new membership program, a podcast, and speaking engagements on the horizon. What she's proudest of is hearing people leave the hut and ask, "Does everything look different to you?" Read Stephanie's full story https://ruraloxford.ca/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers-a-healing-resource-centre/ #RuralOxford #ZorraTownship #Thamesford #BusinessSpotlight #MindfulnessMatters #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness
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It started with a pile of cash on the kitchen table and a family wondering...

Congratulations to Jade and family on your grand opening of Hometown Beauty Salon in downtown Norwich. You’ve created such a beautiful and welcoming space, and a much needed asset for the community. https://hometownbeauty.ca #ruraloxford #hometownbeauty #smallbusiness #grandopening #norwichontario
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Congratulations to Jade and family on your grand opening of Hometown Beauty Salon in downtown...

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