Oxford County releases 2023 Draft Budget

Proposed budget for next year focuses on maintaining services while advancing affordable housing, infrastructure sustainability, and long-term care

County Council receives the Draft 2023 Business Plan and Budget on November 23, bringing forward a proposed total budget of $305 million to maintain County programs and services through another year of post-pandemic inflationary pressures. The consolidated base budget increase with one-time budget costs separated out is set at 3.8%, compared...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the November 23 County Council agenda - 20221123

Highlights from the November 23 County Council agendas

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

November 23, 2022 – 2:00 p.m.

Download the Inaugural Council meeting agenda

Oxford County’s 2022-2026 County Council will be sworn in November 23 by The...

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Flag notice: Wrapped in Courage and International Day for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence

The Wrapped in Courage "End Gender-Based Violence" flag to be flown Nov 24 - Dec 10 at Oxford County Administration Building

The Oxford County Administration Building will raise the "End Gender-Based Violence" purple flag with the Wrapped in Courage campaign logo on Thursday, November 24, in recognition of November being Woman Abuse Prevention Month and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women / Wrapped in Courage Campaign / 16 Days...

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2022 Annual Holiday Sharing Guide released

Local listing of food, gift and clothing drives lets people know how to give and get help

Now in its 12th year, the Holiday Sharing Guide for Oxford County is online and updated for 2022 at www.informationoxford.ca.

 The Holiday Sharing Guide offers a comprehensive listing of gift and clothing drives, hot meal and food programs, shelters, emergency help, and seasonal community events like the Santa Clause parades (including information on cancellations). The Guide is organized...

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Remembrance Day ceremonies in Oxford County

Friday, November 11, 2022, is Remembrance Day, a day for Canadians to honour and remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed their lives for our country. Give pause at 11:00 a.m. on November 11 to remember those who served and are still serving Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace.

If you wish to pay your respects in person, some of the larger Remembrance Day ceremonies in Oxford County include the following.
 

Friday, November 11, 2022 at 10:15...

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