Oxford Reads selection for 2023 is “The Maid” by Nita Prose

Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library are proud to announce the 2023 selection for Oxford Reads: The Maid by Nita Prose.

The book follows Molly Gray, a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, as she returns rooms to their previously immaculate condition. While not outwardly stated, the main character shows signs of being neurodivergent as she struggles to navigate social situations and make sense of the world around her. When she discovers the dead body of an infamous and wealthy guest, the...

Council this Week: Highlights from the August 9 County Council agenda - 20230809

Community Planning Office, council procedures, quarterly budget update and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

Proposed changes to Council procedures

A number of procedure changes for County Council meetings will be discussed on August 9. These include changing the nine evening meetings held each year to daytime meetings; allowing councillors more...

Volunteer at Woodingford Lodge!

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community while fostering personal connections with people? Become a volunteer at Woodingford Lodge!

Woodingford is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with activities, supporting services at the home, or using their special skills and talents to develop new programs.

Volunteer opportunities include everything from visits, café help, front lobby support and help at mealtimes, to supporting recreation events, spiritual...

Speed management and traffic calming improvements in Oxford County

Oxford County is implementing a number of speed management and traffic calming measures this summer as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety on County roads.

These measures include electronic speed feedback signs, flashing school zone signs, speed zone adjustments, and community boundary sign relocations.

In some communities, changes also include new Community Safety Zones, which are provincially designated areas with road safety concerns, for instance near schools or seniors’ residences,...

Oxford County Library seeks input for strategic planning

Community Engagement Survey asks the public to help shape the future of Oxford County Library programs and services

Oxford County Library is updating its Strategic Plan and seeking community input to help shape the future of library services, programs, and spaces.

To gather valuable insights, the library has launched a short, 10-minute survey, inviting residents to share their thoughts on various aspects of the library's offerings. The survey aims to gain a better understanding of community...