Agriculture
City Artist to Rural Flower Farmer
How does an artist turn into a flower farmer? Debra O’Connor said it was something her son said. “Suddenly, he said one day that he
May 24, 2021
Rural Oxford
Newsroom
Business
The Oxford Shopping Channel – Rural Oxford Series!
The Oxford Shopping Channel – Rural Oxford Series is coming to a town near you! Oxford County communities have an abundance of shopping options for
May 17, 2021
Business
Province Launches New Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant
NEWS RELEASE Province Launches New Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant Applications open for eligible small businesses in the tourism and travel industries
May 13, 2021
Agriculture
Ontario Supporting Agri-Food Sector with New Labour Strategy
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Supporting Agri-Food Sector with New Labour Strategy Long-Term Labour Strategy to Ensure Sector Remains Strong May 10, 2021 Ministry of Agriculture, Food
May 10, 2021
Agriculture
Goat Rescue Pushes Oxford County Couple to Open Good Nature Eco Farm
Jon and Vicki Siebring had a dream of owning their own farm, and something that happened in 2017 only sped up the process of creating
May 10, 2021
Business
Ontario to Modernize and Streamline Apprenticeship Training
NEWS RELEASE Ontario to Modernize and Streamline Apprenticeship Training Proposed legislation will help apprentices prepare for in-demand jobs and complete their training faster May 06,
May 6, 2021
Business
Urban Wheel at Sundown Market and Boutique
Rebecca Visscher had been creating hand-made wreaths for years but when a few of the artisan shops she supplied closed down, she decided to open
May 3, 2021
Business
The Oxford County Cheese Trail
The tourism sector may be slumping because of the pandemic, but Tourism Oxford is taking a proactive approach by promoting its programs to county residents.
April 26, 2021
Business
The Birdy Box subscription service for birds has launched
A chance meeting leads to a business partnership for two old friends ‘The Birdy Box’ subscription service for birds has launched Shannon VanDeByl and Stephanie
April 19, 2021
Agriculture
Zorra Township Farm Turns Animal Rescues into Celebrations
There are many people with a genuine passion for animals, but for Zorra Township resident Jill Parkhill, her love for animals is at an altogether
April 9, 2021
Business
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during the third wave of COVID-19 April 7, 2021 TORONTO — The Ontario government,
April 7, 2021
Agriculture
Norwich Tropical Flower Company Shifts Operations to Cope with the Pandemic
One of Oxford County’s newest businesses is also one of its most unique. Spectrum Tropicals opened its new distribution centre in Norwich in January, just
April 5, 2021