The Township of South-West Oxford

07/18/2023

The yearly SWOX Talks newsletter has been mailed to residents. If you did not receive a copy please contact our office, or you can view/print a copy on our website.

Learn more:

Details of the SWOX Yearly Newsletter mailed to residents in July 2022.

07/14/2023

Looking for Township information, news and events? We've moved over to our new pages: Township of South-West Oxford & South-West Oxford Fire & Emergency Services to serve you better.

Please follow, like and share these pages to help get the word out!

07/11/2023

Council meets in regular session this morning at 9:00 a.m. Follow our new page to keep up to date on the latest Township news, events and information.

Council of the Township of South-West Oxford meet in regular session this morning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will take place at the Municipal Office in Council Chamber and will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel.
Agenda: https://southwestoxford.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/70470/?preview=76073
Watch Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

07/10/2023

Foldens Park presents.... concert in the Park! September 16, 2023 - gates open at 3pm. Tickets are $20 per person and are available through the hall board. Another great event run by a wonderful team of volunteers!

Lots of tickets available! Concert is at Foldens park Sept.16! Get yours before they sell out!

07/07/2023

Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 11th at 9:00 a.m.

Don't forget to follow our new Facebook account for the latest news, information and events! Township of South-West Oxford

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Council of the Township of South-West Oxford meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 11th at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will take place at the Municipal Office in Council Chamber and will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel.

Agenda: https://southwestoxford.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/70470/?preview=76073
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com//streams

07/04/2023

Heat warning in effect!

Stay indoors in an air-conditioned building, if possible. If you need to go outside, seek shade and limit time in the sun when the UV index is most intense. Drink plenty of water and make sure to apply (and re-apply) sunscreen. Check on vulnerable persons - and do NOT, under any circumstances leave children, pets or the elderly in a closed, parked vehicle for ANY period of time.

Please follow our new pages to ensure you continue to receive important communication from the Township:
The Township of South-West Oxford
South-West Oxford Fire & Emergency Services

Southwestern Public Health issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.

Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures in the SWPH region beginning Tuesday, July 4th and continuing through the evening on Wednesday, July 5th. Temperatures, are forecast to reach the low 30s throughout the region, with the humidex values nearing 40°C.

Overnight temperatures of 20°C are expected, with cooler air entering the forecast on Thursday. For more information go to: https://www.swpublichealth.ca/en/news/swph-issues-first-heat-warning-of-2023.aspx

07/04/2023

Follow our new Township page - and don't forget to complete our 2024 budget survey!

Your feedback helps both South-West Oxford and Oxford County understand what's important to residents now and in the future as our community continues to grow. Have your say through the 2024 Budget survey: www.speakup.oxfordcounty.ca/2024budgetsurvey/survey_tools/2024budget-swox or www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup

Survey closes August 31

06/30/2023

Environment Canada has lifted their Special Air Quality advisory – as a result, the open-air burn ban for South-West Oxford is no longer in effect. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

A permit is required for all open-air burning in the Township. Residential permits (for campfires) are free, and are valid for one year. Apply for a permit online: https://swox.burnpermits.com/

For more information about burn permits, please visit our website: https://www.swox.org/en/living-here/fire-services.aspx

06/30/2023

The open-air burn ban remains in effect for South-West Oxford until Environment Canada rescinds their special air quality advisory statement. Campfires will not be permitted until the ban is lifted. Fireworks will be permitted. Please follow all By-laws and safety precautions.

By-law information: https://www.swox.org/en/township-services/by-laws-and-policies.aspx

Although the Township is current under an open-air burn ban due to the Special Air Quality statement issued by Environment Canada, fireworks will be permitted at this time.

If you choose to discharge fireworks this weekend, ensure you adhere to the provisions of By-law 11-2023. Please remember to take all safety precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Never turn your back to fireworks, and always have a ready means of extinguishment.

We will continue to monitor the situation and plan to lift the burn ban as soon as the advisory is cancelled.

Have a safe and happy long weekend!

06/30/2023

Are you following our new pages? We've created two new Facebook accounts to serve you better. Follow, like, share and invite your friends!

Township of South-West Oxford
South-West Oxford Fire & Emergency Services