Warden’s statement on the role of municipalities in increasing affordable housing

September 19, 2023

Yesterday, Oxford County reached out to the office of The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to affirm Oxford’s intention to play a key role in addressing the need for affordable housing. We also shared our position on how we can best support this critical work.

Local councils are elected by their communities to serve, govern, guide and advocate. Municipal councils and staff know best how governance models, land use policy, and...

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Flag notice: Oxford County Councils declares September as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month

Oxford County Council officially declared September as Big Brothers Big Sisters month at the September 13 County Council meeting.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters flag is flying this week outside the Oxford County Administration Building.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County plays an integral role in creating and supporting caring, healthy and positive role models for young people in Oxford County; and for over 50 years have made it a priority to provide excellent mentors for young people,...

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Have your say on “Housing for all”

Oxford County seeking feedback on new 10-year housing and homelessness plan

Do you have thoughts on housing need in Oxford County?

Oxford County is looking for feedback on the new 10-Year Shelter Plan (“Housing for all”), its provincially mandated action plan for addressing housing and homelessness needs in the community.

Oxford’s 10-Year Shelter Plan will consider a number of challenges currently facing the County:

• the impact of increasing population and cost of living;
• the low availability of both...

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Statement re: removal of federal GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings

“Oxford County welcomes the Government of Canada announcement today that the federal GST will be eliminated on the construction of new rental apartment buildings, lowering the cost of labour and materials for homebuilders and promoting greater affordability.

“Committing to 100% Housed is a cornerstone of Oxford County’s new Strategic Plan, the focus of our Master Housing Strategy, and the work of the 10-Year Shelter Plan, which is the provincially mandated housing and homelessness strategy we’ll...

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Woodingford Lodge launches new Adult Day Program

A program for Oxford County residents in “crisis need” of long-term care placement

Woodingford Lodge is proud to announce the launch of a new Adult Day Program, designed to provide comprehensive, full-day, supervised, therapeutic care for Oxford County residents in “crisis need” of placement in long-term care. The program supports community residents as they await a long-term care bed for themselves or their loved ones, decreasing the need for acute healthcare services and easing the process of...

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