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Canada Road Safety Week Underway

1 month ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

OXFORD COUNTY - Canada Road Safety Week is in full swing. The West Region OPP is using this week to keep an eye on drivers making poor and careless decisions behind the wheel. Officers have already responded to 80 fatal car crashes this year, resulting in 93 deaths across the province. Sergeant Ed Sanchuk posted a video with Staff Sergeant Steve Smith on the OPP West Region X page yesterday. Smith said officers would be focusing on the Big Four causes of collisions this week.
Canadian Index of Wellbeing Survey Underway

1 month ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

OXFORD COUNTY - The Canadian Index of Wellbeing Survey in Oxford County has opened. Every Oxford resident over the age of 16 to take the survey and help shape a better future for Oxford. Participants will also have a chance to win one of 10 $100 gift certificates from a local business. Both Oxford County and Safe and Well Oxford are sponsoring the survey in efforts to create the highest possible quality of life for residents.
Water Festival Family Night Returns to Pittock

1 month ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

WOODSTOCK - The Oxford Children’s Water Festival Family Night is back in Woodstock. The event is coming to the Pittock Conservation Area from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th and it includes hands-on activities meant to teach children about the importance of water. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has a slew of activities planned, including:- Water-themed activity stations – Explore interactive games and exhibits all about water.
Oxford County Grants Applications Open

1 month ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

OXFORD COUNTY - Applications are now open for the Oxford County Grants Program. The funding is for activities that address a community-identified need and applications will be accepted until August 30th. Local non-profit organizations, area municipal economic development offices as well as other community organizations are able to apply for the grant. Applications will be evaluated by the Grant Approval Committee using the Grant Application Assessment tool.
Oxford Studio Tour Returns this Weekend

1 month ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

OXFORD COUNTY - The Oxford Studio is getting ready for its 17th tourThe event is happening Saturday May 3rd, and Sunday May 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Both new and returning artists will be featured, according to Tabitha Verbuyst of Tillsonburg’s Station Arts Centre (SAC). "This is such a nice way to meet these artists, see their style, have a conversation with them.
Youth Week in Woodstock

2 months ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

WOODSTOCK - Woodstock's Youth Advisory Committee is celebrating Youth Week. Beginning Thursday May 1st and going to Wednesday May 7th, they have planned free events for each day of the week. They have one activity a day planned and the times and locations range for each.
WAG Unveils Two New Exhibits for Spring

2 months ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

WOODSTOCK - Two new art exhibits are being displayed at the Art Gallery this spring, including photography by local high school students as well as etchings by an Indigenous artist. The photography features nine young artists from the Woodstock Art Gallery’s 2025 March Break Art Camp. The display is nature inspired from the students' time at Lions Trail. The second new exhibit includes 3 prints from Carl Beam’s ‘The Columbus Suite’ collection.
Earth Day Events in Oxford County

2 months ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

OXFORD COUNTY - Earth Day has arrived in Oxford County. This year there are two specific themes including Our Power and Our Planet, where they are hoping to focus on renewable energy. These themes come after Oxford County identified Enhancing Environment Sustainability as a key foundation pillar in their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The Oxford County Library branches have been hosting special events over the past couple of weeks with professional speaker, photographer, and storm chaser, David T.
Registration Open for BBBS MEGABike

2 months ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

TILLSONBURG - A MEGABike is riding it's way into Tillsonburg. On Wednesday May 28th the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County (BBBS Oxford) will be hosting the fundraiser at the Indigo Lounge. Fund Development Manager, Nicole Killaire says the bike holds 29 people plus an instructor. "It is a giant bike. Thirty people fit on it and we have a number of opportunities to get involved whether you're one person or a small group a large group.
Bank of Canada Sets New Interest Rate

2 months ago | heartfm.ca | Georgia Newman

CANADA - The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent. This is the first time since last June that the rate hasn't decreased. This will give the central bank more time to see how the U.S. tariffs will impact Canada's economy, says Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The report showed two scenarios for how the uncertainty surrounding tariffs could develop economically. The tariffs could be negotiated away quickly.