Township of South-West Oxford

05/29/2026

📢 Large Item Collection in South-West Oxford is coming up June 1–5, 2026.

Residents are reminded to have all items set out by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1 (by the end of this weekend) to ensure they are collected during the scheduled pickup week.

This is a great opportunity to dispose of bulky household items that don’t fit in regular garbage collection, such as furniture, mattresses, and more.

For full details, accepted items, and guidelines, please visit the Oxford County website: https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/services-for-you/garbage-and-recycling/large-item-collection/

05/29/2026

📢 Property Taxes Due TODAY, Friday, May 29, 2026.

When making a property tax payment, please include your property tax roll number with your submission.

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05/29/2026

Please join us this upcoming Monday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Mount Elgin Road and Plank Line in Mount Elgin as we raise the Pride flag together! 💖🏳️‍🌈

Oxford County Pride Municipal Flag Raisings will be taking place throughout the day across the county as communities come together to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈

ONE WEEK until Pride Month begins! 🌈

Come Monday, communities across Oxford County will be coming together to raise the Pride flag and celebrate the start of a month filled with visibility, community, and pride.

Oxford County Pride will be attending every flag raising across the county, and we would love to see community members come out to show their support, celebrate together, and help kick off Pride Month with us.

Check out the schedule for flag raisings in each municipality. We hope to see you there! 💖🏳️‍🌈

05/28/2026

Council of the Township of South-West Oxford will meet in regular session on, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

This meeting will take place at the Municipal Office in Council Chamber (312915 Dereham Line, Mount Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0).

View the agenda package on our website: https://www.swox.org/township-services/council/agendas-and-minutes/

05/28/2026

📢 Notice to Broadcasters & Publishers - 2026 Municipal Election

Broadcasters and publishers are reminded that they must comply with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 regarding candidate and third-party advertising for the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Election (October 26, 2026).

Third-party advertisers must be properly registered, and all election advertising must follow legal requirements, including identification, record-keeping, and fair advertising rates. Advertising is only permitted during the regulated period (May 1 to October 26, 2026).

For full details, see the official notice here:
https://www.swox.org/media/cs2n3b4i/clerks-joint-notice-to-broadcasters-third-party-advertising.pdf

05/28/2026

Youth interested in municipal politics? This one’s for you!

Join AMO on Tuesday, June 2 from 6:30–8:00 PM for a free pre-election workshop for young people considering a run for municipal office. Hear from current municipal leaders and learn more about what it takes to run for office.

Calling all youth interested in running for municipal office! (share with your networks)

Join us on Tuesday, June 2 from 6:30–8:00 PM for a free AMO pre-election workshop designed for young people considering a run for office. Hear directly from current municipal leaders:

Natasha Salonen, Mayor, Township of Wilmot
Cam Wales, Councillor, City of Brockville
Aidan Kallioinen, Councillor, Town of Espanola

They’ll share firsthand insights on what it’s like to run as a candidate, navigate local politics as a young person, and help set you up for success. Register now:
https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training/events/information-session-youth-considering-running-municipal-office-2

05/28/2026

South-West Oxford needs leaders like you and becoming one may be more achievable than you think. Local government is run by people who raise their hands. If you have been showing up for our community and are ready to take your impact even further, running for council could be your next step.

Explore what is involved and get the guidance you need to move forward. You can learn more and access helpful resources from AMO at whenyoubelieve.ca.

05/27/2026

The Township of South-West Oxford is proud to be a pet-friendly community 🐾

Simple actions like keeping your dog under control, cleaning up after them, and preventing excessive noise help keep our neighbourhoods safe and enjoyable for everyone.

To report a lost, missing, or found dog, please contact Hillside Kennels at 519-469-3247.

Learn more about Animal Care & Control By-Law 76-2017 on our website:
https://www.swox.org/living-here/animal-care-and-control/

Thank you for helping keep our community a great place to live.

05/26/2026

The debit machine at the Township of South-West Oxford office is back up and running!

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙌

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