New tourism grants focus on improving the ‘visitor experience’
The first three recipients of a new tourism grant intended to “enhance the visitor experience in Oxford County” are expected to create 13 local jobs when their projects are up...
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Rising Roots Farm – Sophie Foster
Sophie Foster is one of several young and emerging Oxford County entrepreneurs who has decided to utilize the area’s rich soil for a new business. The 25-year-old Zorra Township resident...
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The Great Canadian Honey Company – Chris Mailloux
There are a tremendous number of unique small businesses in Oxford County, but one might ‘bee’ the most technical. Chris Mailloux and his wife Dawn Marie have been beekeepers since...
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Statement from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement: “With the peak of Omicron behind us, Ontario has been able to cautiously and gradually...
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Province Launches Building Ontario Businesses Initiative
Initiative will strengthen supply chain security and boost domestic production of critical goods March 09, 2022 Ministry of Government and Consumer Services TORONTO – The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen...
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Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre – Owner, Kelsey Streef
Not many 26-year-olds can say they own and operate a business, but Kelsey Streef had her mind made up at a very young age that she would work with animals...
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Ontario Working for Workers by Moving Towards Expanding Health and Wellness Benefits
Province seeking advice on designing benefits plan tied to workers, not employers February 03, 2022 Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario government is seeking...
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Ontario Removing Barriers for Out-of-Province Skilled Workers
Government working for workers as it tackles labour shortage by making it easier for in-demand professionals and tradespeople to come work and live in Ontario February 25, 2022 LONDON —...
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The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus releases a blueprint for building economic strength
Southwestern Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce the release of “Planning for Prosperity: Building Economic Strength through Workforce Development,” a ground-breaking and comprehensive regional strategy...
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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner February 14, 2022 Office of the Premier TORONTO — With key public health and health system indicators...
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