Oxford County is following guidelines by Southwestern Public Health and supporting our community’s response to COVID-19. Please check this page for updates to County services throughout the pandemic response. 

If you are a resident of Oxford County, Southwestern Public Health is your best source for accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 in Oxford County. Visit www.swpublichealth.ca.
 

Updates

Oxford County Library re-opening Tillsonburg and Ingersoll branches

In-person browsing of library material will resume at Tillsonburg and Ingersoll branches starting Monday, July 5 at reduced occupancy. Public access computers will also be available at these two branches on July 5 for 30-minute appointments. 

All rural branches will continue offering curbside services until further notice. Please check www.ocl.net for updates or email myaccount@ocl.net to set up a library card for access to eBooks, movies, music and more 24/7 from home.

Oxford County Waste Management Facility re-opening for residential use on June 11

Effective Friday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m., the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (landfill) will re-open to residential customers for under regular operating hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remember, guidelines for physical distancing and face coverings still apply. Please do not come to the facility if you have symptoms of COVID-19. ​ Read the update | More information about Waste Management Facility and special waste

Updated visitor guidelines at Woodingford Lodge

Starting July 16 Woodingford Lodge is allowing both indoor and outdoor visits with no limits on the number of visitors permitted. Visitors must follow specific guidelines dependent on the immunization status of the visitor and resident. For details please see the visitor guidelines.

Oxford County Paramedics offering new rapid COVID-19 testing

Oxford County Paramedic Services is offering a new COVID-19 rapid testing program to help increase access to testing in symptomatic school-aged children. The program uses ID Now COVID-19 Analyzers which can perform a 15-minute test. Appointments are booked through the Woodstock Hospital Assessment Centre and take place at the Oxford County Paramedic Services Mill Street station. More information can be found here.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free and engaging programs throughout Oxford County for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years. Outdoor programs are now being offered in addition to EarlyON's existing Virtual Village programs. For more information about our online programs and services, check out our website and following along with us on Facebook.

Provincial Offences Courts resume by audio and video appearance

Provincial Offences Courts have resumed by audio and video appearance (Zoom) only. There will be no in-person court appearances until further notice. If you have requested a trial on a Part I matter (ticket) the trial will be scheduled by Zoom video appearance. For more details, including information on Zoom connection options for court appearances, please visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/poa. 

Shipping charges now apply to online bag tag orders

The extension of free shipping on online bag tags orders (originally set to end on December 31, 2020) ended on February 12. All online orders received moving forward will have shipping fees applied. Bag tags remain available through online purchasing at www.wasteline.ca/bagtags.

County Council during COVID-19

In compliance with the State of Emergency declared by the Province of Ontario due to COVID-19, specifically measures to limit public gatherings and reinforce physical distancing, all Oxford County Council meetings are being held electronically until further notice. For more information, including how to watch Council meetings live and by recording, visit the Council section of the website. 

Accessing service at Oxford County Administration Building

The Oxford County Administration Building is serving the public by telephone, email, or appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. only. This means the general public will not be allowed to enter the building without a pre-booked appointment except for deliveries. The designated entry point for all pre-booked visits is the Peel Street entrance (south doors). Once you enter for an appointment, you will have to go through a screening process that includes taking your temperature with a touch-free infrared thermometer. You will also be asked to wear a face covering while on site. The online screening form is at www.oxfordcounty.ca/covid19screening 

Human Services open by appointment only, or by telephone or email  ​

Oxford County Human Services (social assistance, housing and children’s services) is serving residents by pre-booked appointment only, or by telephone or email. If you're a social housing tenant, please note that maintenance repairs will be limited to essential ones that impact safety. Call 519-539-9800 or 1-800-755-0394, or email humanservices@oxfordcounty.ca. More.

Oxford County Archives

Starting August 3, the Oxford County Archives will be open by appointment only. Appointments must be booked at least 48 hours in advance and will be limited to one researcher per appointment OR researchers from the same household. Archives staff will continue to respond to research inquiries remotely through email at archives@oxfordcounty.ca or by phone at 519-539-9800, ext. 3071. Please visit oxfordcounty.ca/archives for more information.