Tag: Oxford
Oxford County tweaks vaccination policy as public-health rules relax
News Local News As life begins to shift gears into a new normal, and the public-health restrictions that became commonplace over the past two years begin to lift, Oxford County…
Please report potholes: Oxford County
Roads throughout Oxford County are getting bumpier as the days get warmer and spring time nears. Cracks and potholes on roads are typical at this time of year due to…
Oxford County staff support single-use plastics ban
News Local News Plastic straws are among six single-use plastics being banned by the federal government to protect the environment. jpg, BI MARIA TOEWS Sentinel-Review This advertisement has not loaded…
Online library services unavailable in Oxford this weekend
Online library services in both the Woodstock and Oxford County systems will be unavailable this weekend but will return just in time for Family Day. During Saturday and Sunday, users…
New medical officer of health hired for Oxford, Elgin counties
A new medical officer of health who officials describe as “well grounded and down to earth” has been hired for St. Thomas and Elgin and Oxford counties. Dr. Ninh Tran…
Oxford County appoints new human services director
Oxford County has announced the appointment of a new director of human services. Kelly Black will replace former director Paul Beaton, who left the position in December after nine years…
Walk-ins from high-risk groups welcomed at Oxford, Elgin vaccination clinics
News Local News The three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Oxford and Elgin counties region are again welcoming walk-ins from specific prioritized groups. Mary Van Den Neucker, program manager at…
Four more COVID-related deaths underscore deadly week in Elgin, Oxford region
News Local News Two of the deaths – an Elgin County man in his 90s and an Elgin County woman in her 80s – were related to ongoing long-term care…
Surging hospitalizations in Oxford, Elgin counties prompt public health plea to get vaccinated
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Sentinel-Review staff Publication date: Jan 20, 2022 • 11 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation A…
COVID-related death in Oxford County, public health confirms
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News An Oxford County man in his 80s is the latest COVID-related death in the region, public health officials confirmed Tuesday morning. COVID-19 graphics Content…