Business
Rural Oxford Economic Development 2022 Year in Review
I wanted to take a moment to thank each of our five rural municipalities, our contract support team and board members for contributing to Rural
January 25, 2023
Rural Oxford
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Agriculture
Connecting students with food and agri-tech employers
Riipen and Bioenterprise Canada partner to attract young people to the sector Guelph/Vancouver, 30 November 2022 – A new partnership between an online work-integrated learning
January 6, 2023
Business
Terra Nova Spa and Café Opens Nordic Spa
When Jodi Pendry opened her wellness centre and café in the fall of 2020, she brought a unique business to the Hickson landscape, one dominated
December 22, 2022
News
Thamesford Santa Claus Parade Looking for More Community Participation
The Thamesford Calithumpian is well-known in that community for its community-wide May long weekend celebration, but it has also organized the town’s Santa Clause parade
December 10, 2022
Agriculture
Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Improve Competitiveness and Strengthen Supply Chains
Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act making life easier for people and businesses TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario
December 2, 2022
Business
Ontario Helping More Young People Train for In-Demand Careers in Construction
New investments prioritizing skilled trades training for students, including underrepresented groups TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million in province-wide training initiatives to help
November 28, 2022
Agriculture
CountyLine Opens New Operation in Hickson
East Zorra-Tavistock’s newest agricultural business has set up shop in Hickson and couldn’t be any happier to be there. The company sells equipment primarily to
November 25, 2022
Business
Slow down for the season: small town shopping and experiences in Oxford County
The sprawling, wide-open spaces and charming small towns of rural Oxford County are beautiful any time of year — but especially now, in late autumn
November 18, 2022
Business
Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
Province unveils new initiatives to tackle labour shortages and modernize skilled trades. TORONTO — The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this
November 4, 2022
Business
Oxford County Women Open Mental Health and Family Support Centre
Thamesford, ON – Sisters Erica Haas and Lindsay Vandenbussche grew up in Innerkip and are well aware of the importance and need for mental health
October 24, 2022
Community
Licensed child care providers can opt-in to Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program
On March 28, the provincial and federal governments announced plans to implement the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding program to make child
October 14, 2022
Community
Tavistock Spray Pad Project Donation
It is with great pleasure to announce that Saputo has donated $35,000 towards the Tavistock Spray Pad project through the Saputo Legacy Program. The Township of East
October 7, 2022