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Ontario Celebrates the Opening of peopleCare’s Long-Term Care Home in Tavistock

New construction will add 128 modern long-term care beds to Oxford County. TAVISTOCK — The government is protecting Ontario’s long-term care system and ensuring seniors get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve by opening the newly developed peopleCare Tavistock Long-Term Care Home. The new home is a recipient of […]

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Breaking Elements Dance Company-A Passion for Dance

Business / By ROEDC

Dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, “Great dancers are great because of their passion.” The passion of their dance teachers both equals and surpasses this. It is this passion that set Brooklyn Ross and Emma Haggit onto the path of opening their own dance studio, Breaking Elements Dance Company, in Tavistock. Opening March 18th,

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Built Fitness – A Community and a Village

Business, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but what about having a community be your village for health, self-love, and your betterment? Built Fitness in Tavistock is just that, knowledgeable staff and a wonderful community of members who help build each other up. Jason and Nikki Glofcheski opened Built Fitness in

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Rural Oxford EDC Sets Out to Develop a New Strategic Plan

Business, News / By ROEDC

In 2014, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation, also known as Rural Oxford EDC, established as a non-profit economic development organization with a mandate to focus on, and serve, the diverse needs of Oxford County’s rural economies. Specifically, Rural Oxford EDC represents five member municipalities- the townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra.

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Crescent Ridge Services and Stonecrest Engineering-Client Focused Vision and Small Town Vibes

Business, Shop Local, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

Crescent Ridge Services and Stonecrest Engineering are transforming the old Francis Furniture building in Tavistock with a bold vision. Their goal is to support farmers and businesses in advancing to their next phase by designing aesthetically pleasing, highly efficient structures. They are committed to integrating automation, renewable energy, and low-carbon heating solutions, helping businesses enhance

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Rural Oxford EDC teams up with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on New Exhibit

Agriculture, Community / By ROEDC

June 24, 2024 – Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation has joined Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to create a Discover Rural Oxford exhibit. “The exhibit will bring local fare to an international stage,” said Rural Oxford EDC Economic Development Officer Crystal van Roekel. Discover Rural Oxford is an exciting initiative set to debut at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the

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Hoptacular Discovery leads to Madmash Brewery

Business / By ROEDC

Craft beer is all about a melding of traditional style with distinct flavours. This melding often results in flavourful brews that one may purchase for home, or sip at a local craft brewery, like Madmash Brewery and Restaurant, downtown at Five Corners in Tavistock. Starting off as a chance friendship between Jon Ross and Chad

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Rural Oxford Economic Development 2023 Year in Review

Business / By ROEDC

I’d like to take a moment to thank our five rural municipalities and board members for contributing to Rural Oxford Economic Development‘s overall success. The economic and political landscape has been dynamic to say the least. Our team worked hard to support businesses and developers and we couldn’t have helped or made as many thoughtful connections as

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Ivy Rose Creative – a special place where children and parents grow!

Business, Community, Featured, Shop Local / By ROEDC

Ivy Rose Creative is the creation of Stratford native Victoria Morris. The Tavistock business opened in March of this year and is a play space for children that offers programming designed by Morris who is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with 16 years in the field. Her classes and workshops have been planned with a

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Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Oxford County

Community, News, Public Health / By ROEDC

peopleCare Tavistock bringing 128 much-needed long-term care beds to the province. TAVISTOCK — Construction is underway at peopleCare Tavistock in Oxford County. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to peopleCare Tavistock on

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Oxford Connection’s Fam Tour Series receives prestigious EDCO Award of Excellence

Business, Community, Featured, Marketing, News, Shop Local, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

OXFORD COUNTY, ON – The Oxford Connection “Fam Tour” and digital video series has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for the Investment Attraction – Urban Population over 100,000 category. The EDCO Awards of Excellence is an annual program organized by the EDCO Awards Committee that

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Technician is installing fiber optic and internet splitter box on electric power pole

Mornington Opening Tavistock Store as they Slowly but Surely Bring Internet Service to Tavistock

Technology, Management / By ROEDC

Among the projects Mornington has on the go is the Universal Broadband Fund. The $3.225 billion federal government fund supports high-speed Internet projects across the country. These projects will bring Internet at speeds of 50/10 Megabits per second (Mbps) to rural and remote communities.

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