Waste Reduction Week blogs

Learn more about a circular economy, waste reduction and recycling during Waste Reduction Week  Oxford County and Future Oxford’s Zero Waste Oxford committee are promoting Waste Reduction Week as part of Circular Economy Month, a national awareness campaign in October that celebrates Canadians’ environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging new innovative ideas and solutions in reducing waste. 

This page will be updated daily all week with different blogs following the daily themes of Waste...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the October 11 County Council agenda - 20231011

Transportation Master Plan, Water and Wastewater Master Plan, 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.

The Draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan is back before County Council next week, laying out Oxford County’s strategic roadmap for managing the County’s existing and future transportation network demands...

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Public meeting for next steps for Punkeydoodles Corners

Oxford County, Perth County, Township of Wilmot, and Region of Waterloo are hosting a public meeting to update the community on next steps to improve traffic control at the Punkeydoodles Corners intersection.

     WHEN:

Thursday, October 5, 2023

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

     WHERE:

Tavistock & District Memorial Hall

3 Adam Street, Tavistock

The Intersection Control Feasibility Study for Punkeydoodles Corners has considered short, mid and long-term geometric and traffic control improvement needs at the intersection based...

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Oxford County Library seeks a volunteer for its board

An opportunity for a local resident with a passion for public library services 

The Oxford County Library is looking for an engaged citizen who is passionate about reading, literacy and public library services to join the Oxford County Library Board for the remainder of the current board term, ending in December 2026.

As a board member, you will help ensure that Oxford County’s 14 branch locations provide comprehensive, efficient public library services that reflect the unique needs of Oxford...

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Flag raising: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This morning, ISAN Oxford (Indigenous Solidarity & Awareness Network- Oxford) was joined by Warden Marcus Ryan for the raising of the “Every Child Matters flag to mark the start of Truth and Reconciliation Week. This is in advance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, which honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

In addition to the very important role of National Day for Truth and...

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