Sign up for the Hospitality Hop tour in Hickson and Tavistock

Aerial view of Tavistock

In partnership with Ontario’s Southwest Regional Tourism Organization (SWOTC), we invite you to bring your curiosity & join fellow hospitality professionals for a free guided bus tour as we explore Hickson and Tavistock on Tuesday September 22nd.

Hop aboard & enjoy a relaxing ride through the community, with stops along the way to meet local business owners, explore hidden gems, sample local offerings, and gain firsthand insight into what makes Tavistock special.

Meta axes feature that allowed tagging Instagram users to generate AI images of them | CBC News

Meta killed one feature of its new Muse Image system that would let users tag Instagram accounts and generate images based on an account's profile and posts. Its initial announcement also revealed, to the dismay of some, that Meta AI permissions are automatically turned on for users with public accounts in other countries - including Canada - and must be switched off manually in app settings.

Hamburger and fries

Ultimate Burger Battle is back


Interested in participating in the 2026 United Way Oxford Ultimate Burger Battle?

The Ultimate Burger Battle returns in November 2026 and is currently seeking participating restaurants.

  • Sign up by September 15, 2026
  • Submit your burger recipe by September 25, 2026

Funding Opportunities

The Business Benefits Finder helps businesses, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations find government programs and services that match their needs.

Businesses can search for support such as funding, loans, tax credits, advice, and partnerships based on their goals and business profile.

The Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers provides funding to employers with an approved Work-Sharing agreement to help support employees who are working reduced hours and participating in training.

What's the Scoop?

Angela Neddo

Ingersoll BIA welcomes Angela Neddo


Angela recently joined the Downtown Ingersoll BIA as a coordinator and will support the organization's ongoing work with local businesses, stakeholders, and community partners.


Congratulations Angela on your new position.

One month of Honeysuckle Coffee


Honeysuckle Coffee has been opened for a month. Located at 1401-361 Quarter Town Line in Tillsonburg. Owned by Jay and Kealy, the new coffee shop adds another local option for residents and visitors looking to enjoy a coffee and connect with the community.

Be sure to check them out and join us in congratulating Jay and Kealy on their new venture.

Kealy and Jay
Truth and Reconciliation march

2nd Annual Truth and Reconciliation March

Sunday September 27, 12pm-5pm


Sunday September 27, 12pm-5pm at Museum Square Woodstock join Two Row Creeations at their second annual Truth and Reconciliation March.

Join this community gathering to remember the past, honour Residential School Survivors, and work together toward healing and reconciliation. There will be indigenous drummers & dancers, vendors, community resources, Indigenous food vendors, speakers, children’s activities, and a march in solidarity.

Share your successes with us! Contact us when you want to celebrate a win, we want to cheer you on!

Image of Tourism Team (Left to Right): Meredith, Erica, Karlee and Madelyne

Your cheerleaders in Tourism,

Erica, Karlee, Meredith and Madelyne

Tourism Oxford | 519-539-9800 x3355 | tourism@oxfordcounty.ca |

Consumer website: www.tourismoxford.ca

Industry website: www.oxfordcounty.ca/business-in-oxford/tourism

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