Licensed child care providers can opt-in to Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program

All licensed child care providers in Ontario are eligible to apply to participate

On March 28, the provincial and federal governments announced plans to implement the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding program to make child care more affordable for families and increase compensation for eligible child care staff. Licensed child care providers who want to enroll in the CWELCC program must notify Oxford County of their intention to do so by November 1, 2022.

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Join the Oxford County Cheese Trail

Tourism Oxford is hosting two information sessions for local businesses to learn about and express interest in joining the 2023 Oxford County Cheese Trail

Local businesses interested in joining the Oxford County Cheese Trail next year can attend one of two one-hour information sessions hosted by Tourism Oxford. Attendees can expect to learn about how the Oxford County Cheese Trail works, what partner involvement looks like, consumer expectations and standards, and next steps following...

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Huron Street and Oxford Road 17 closed for construction August to October

Oxford County is advising residents of two construction projects in Woodstock that will have an impact on local traffic.

The next phase of the watermain extension in northeast Woodstock began August 2, closing Oxford Road 17 from Oxford Road 4 to Township Road 13 (local traffic permitted). Motorists are asked to follow the posted detours on Township Road 13, County Road 33, and Oxford Road 60. This work is expected to run to October 2022.

Construction has also started on Oxford Road 54 (Huron Street)...

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County Council appoints Interim Chief Administrative Officer

Addley assumes Interim CAO role on September 6 after departure of current CAO Michael Duben

Oxford County Council has appointed Ben Addley, Chief/Director of Paramedic Services, as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective September 6, 2022. Addley will assume the role on an interim basis until County Council appoints a new Chief Administrative Officer to replace current CAO Michael Duben. 

 Addley joined Oxford County in 2016 with extensive and wide-ranging senior-level...

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