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DEI Action Coalition seeking members to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 08:07 PM

NEWS FROM SAFE & WELL OXFORD

DEI Action Coalition seeking new members to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in Oxford's communities

Do you have knowledge, perspective or personal experiences related to diversity, equity and inclusion? If so, the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Action Coalition wants you to help make Oxford County a more inclusive community.

The committee is seeking five to six new members with personal interest and experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion...

Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 - 13

Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 04:50 PM

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 - 13 and this year’s theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. 

Oxford County residents are encouraged to understand the risks in our area and learn what actions they can take to protect themselves and their families. Flash floods, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, blizzards, freezing rain, and high winds are common natural disasters in our area. Preventing these disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risks.

Be prepared for any natural...

Council this Week: Highlights from the May 10 County Council agenda - 20230510

Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 04:43 PM

Provincial funding update, comments on Bill 97, employee engagement 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.

Provincial funding announcements

County Council receives an update next council meeting on updated provincial funding impacting the 2023 Budget. Oxford County is receiving an additional $4.99 million in provincial funding over estimated to...

Oxford County welcomes $2.9 million in provincial funding to address homelessness

Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 04:24 PM

Funding will help vulnerable residents meet day-to-day needs for emergency shelter, rent, utilities and more

May 4, 2023

Statement from Warden Marcus Ryan, Oxford County 

“The Government of Ontario’s announcement yesterday to invest $2.9 million in homelessness prevention in Oxford County is welcome news for our residents, who have told us that homelessness is a key concern in our communities.

“Currently, Oxford County looking at a 48-year timeline to house the people on its  housing wait list (

Warden Marcus Ryan walking in front of the Oxford County Administration Building

Oxford County Warden's Pride Challenge

Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 02:23 PM

Oxford County Pride Family Day is June 17 this year and Warden Marcus Ryan is challenging elected officials and community leaders to show that everyone belongs in Oxford. Join the Warden at Pride Family Day on Saturday, June 17 from 11 am to 4 pm in Museum Square in Woodstock to show your support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and to affirm that Oxford is an inclusive, diverse and safe space for all. Let’s show Oxford that love is stronger than hate. And Pride is stronger than fear. See you there.