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Rural Oxford Connections (ROC) agreements pave way for construction start on wireless broadband network
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Sep 8, 2010
Signed agreements between the County of Oxford and OMAFRA and Exe (1 file) ...
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211 service coming to Oxford County this fall
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Apr 14, 2010
211 service coming to Oxford County this fall: County is one of 2 (1 file) ...
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Rural high-speed internet moves a step closer with selection of service provider
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Mar 25, 2010
Rural high-speed internet moves a step closer with selection of s (1 file) ...
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Media Release - High-Speed Internet Coming To Oxford County
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Jun 19, 2009
McGuinty Government Partners On Local Infrastructure Project (1 file) ...
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Public Health & Emergency Services
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Public Health issues heat alert for Oxford County
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Aug 30, 2010
Public Health issues heat alert for Oxford County ...
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Public Health seeking information about dog biting in Woodstock
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Aug 30, 2010
Public Health seeking information about dog biting in Woodstock (1 file) ...
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Blue-green algae found in Pittock Reservoir
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Aug 26, 2010
Oxford County Public Health advises that blue-green algae has bee (1 file) ...
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Heat alert issued for Oxford County
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Jul 23, 2010
Heat alert issued for Oxford County (1 file) ...
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How walkable are Oxford’s communities for kids?
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Jul 16, 2010
Oxford County’s day camps to take part in Walkability Challenge i (1 file) ...
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Public Health seeking input on new website to publish inspection reports for food premises
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Jul 6, 2010
Public opinion on food disclosure website is music to our ears… a (1 file) ...
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Public Health issues heat alert for Oxford County (July 5)
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Jul 5, 2010
Public Health issues heat alert for Oxford County (July 5) (1 file) ...
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Where to watch for Lyme disease this summer
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Jun 24, 2010
Know where to watch for black-legged ticks this summer and how to (1 file) ...
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Public Health warns of telephone calls from false inspectors
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Jun 17, 2010
Public Health warns of telephone calls from false inspectors (1 file) ...
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One “MOE” time: An Oxford County student wins provincial youth smoking prevention contest for second year in a row
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Jun 17, 2010
An Oxford County student wins provincial youth smoking prevention (1 file) ...
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Three Oxford elementary schools win cash prizes for year-long commitment to "HEALth"
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Jun 17, 2010
Three Oxford elementary schools win cash prizes for year-long com (1 file) ...
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Have fun, but stay safe in the water
DATE
Jun 9, 2010
Public Health offers tips for enjoying recreational waters withou (1 file) ...
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“Fight the bite” this summer
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Jun 1, 2010
Public Health reminds residents of the two most important actions (1 file) ...
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Community thanked for helping to keep outdoor spaces smoke-free
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May 31, 2010
Public Health reflects on smoke-free milestones for World No Toba (1 file) ...
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Public Health seeking information about dog biting in Woodstock
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May 21, 2010
Public Health seeking information about dog biting in Woodstock o (1 file) ...
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Public Health seeking information about dog biting in Ingersoll
DATE
May 11, 2010
Public Health investigating dog biting incident in Ingersoll on M (1 file) ...
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7 things you may not know about childhood immunization
DATE
Apr 26, 2010
Oxford County Public Health speaks to vaccination myths, misconce (1 file) ...
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Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition Forum - May 6 & 7
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Apr 22, 2010
Provincial forum underscores connectedness as the key to healthy (2 files) ...
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"Healthy eating looks good on you"
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Mar 24, 2010
Healthy eating campaign for teens by teens kicks off in Oxford Co (1 file) ...
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Care Link relays information when patients cannot
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Mar 23, 2010
Oxford EMS launches new program that helps emergency responders r (1 file) ...
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“Celebrate food… from field to table”
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Mar 3, 2010
2010 Nutrition Month campaign focuses on using locally grown food (2 files) ...
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Public Health issues cold weather alert (Jan 28)
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Jan 28, 2010
Public Health has issued a cold weather alert for the Oxford Coun (2 files) ...
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Renegades Family Night a chance for youth to win prizes and support tobacco-free sports and recreation
DATE
Jan 20, 2010
OCPH&ES is promoting tobacco-free sports and recreation at this F (1 file) ...
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“A simple yet bold hygienic approach to life”
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Jan 18, 2010
2010 Environmental Public Health Week goes back to basics with ha (5 files) ...
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Driven to Quit Challenge helps tobacco users turn their willpower into horsepower
DATE
Jan 11, 2010
More than 200 people in Southwestern Ontario have already committ (1 file) ...
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New incentives aimed at helping youth start the new year tobacco-free
DATE
Jan 7, 2010
Public Health targets youth smoking in 2010 with “Quitting is con (1 file) ...
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Workshop asks, what will my community look like in 25 years?
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Jan 7, 2010
OHHN sponsoring full-day workshop with keynote speaker for Oxford (1 file) ...
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New director of Public Health & Emergency Services announced
DATE
Jan 5, 2010
New director brings 14 years experience in public health manageme (1 file) ...
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Blanket donation extends warmth to those in need of emergency care
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Dec 16, 2009
Oxford County EMS to distribute Oxford Insurance Brokers Associat (1 file) ...
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“Smoke on this!”
DATE
Dec 8, 2009
New health promotion campaign for teens by teens focuses on deadl (1 file) ...
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Seasonal flu clinics begin December 5 in Oxford - Updated with January schedule
DATE
Nov 25, 2009
It’s a different flu season: Oxford County residents will need th (3 files) ...
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H1N1 flu shot clinics now open to all
DATE
Nov 17, 2009
Oxford County residents who want the H1N1 flu virus vaccine can r (2 files) ...
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New priority groups and new clinic dates for H1N1 flu shots
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Nov 13, 2009
Updated Nov 16: Priority groups now expanded to include children (3 files) ...
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More H1N1 flu shot clinics for high-priority groups announced
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Oct 28, 2009
New: Clinics for Nov 11-13 (4 files) ...
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Unadjuvanted H1N1 flu shots to be offered to pregnant women at two clinics this week
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Nov 3, 2009
OCPH has now received the unadjuvanted H1N1 flu vaccine for pregn (1 file) ...
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H1N1 flu shot clinics for high‐priority groups begin October 27
DATE
Oct 21, 2009
First round of clinics will focus on individuals who are at great (3 files) ...
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Seasonal flu clinics for seniors begin October 13
DATE
Oct 13, 2009
Seasonal flu vaccine being offered to seniors aged 65 years and o (2 files) ...
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More help for depressed or anxious moms coming this fall
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Aug 17, 2009
Public Health to hold first drop-in session for new mothers with (1 file) ...
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Beach water quality
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Aug 17, 2009
Oxford County’s public beaches are tested regularly for water qua (2 files) ...
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“Tell us MOE” contest winner
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Jun 23, 2009
Story by Princeton student chosen to be published on youth smokin (1 file) ...
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Public Health receives second lab confirmation of H1N1 flu virus in Oxford County
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Jun 18, 2009
Adult individual tested for H1N1 flu virus on June 5 and has sinc (1 file) ...
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A gift from dad on Father’s Day
DATE
Jun 15, 2009
Oxford’s Tobacco Prevention Team is asking dads who smoke to give (1 file) ...
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Heart & Stroke Foundation ensures life-saving defibrillators come to secondary schools in Woodstock
DATE
Jun 12, 2009
Huron Park students rallied their school community to raise funds (1 file) ...
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Steer tests positive for rabies
DATE
May 21, 2009
Steer from South West Oxford Township farm is first animal to tes (1 file) ...
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Dead bird surveillance program for West Nile Virus discontinued
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May 14, 2009
Residents no longer required to report dead crows or blue jays to (2 files) ...
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Joe Pember appointed manager of Emergency Services
DATE
May 14, 2009
Currently serving as acting manager, Pember to officially take on (1 file) ...
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Public Health confirms first case of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in Oxford County
DATE
May 4, 2009
Public Health & Emergency Services has received confirmation of t (2 files) ...
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Oxford County Public Health congratulates Driven to Quit winner
DATE
May 1, 2009
Update on Canadian Cancer Society's Driven to Quit Challenge (1 file) ...
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Oxford County partners with other public health units on alcohol liability workshop for golf courses
DATE
May 1, 2009
Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services is partnering wi (1 file) ...
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Public Health investigating pertussis (whooping cough) cases
DATE
Apr 22, 2009
Public Health & Emergency Services asking community to watch for (2 files) ...
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"Pause to Play…Turn Off the Screens Week" kicks off April 23
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Apr 21, 2009
Central PS to take part in tri-breaker challenge, “Are you health (1 file) ...
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Supporting a healthier environment this Earth Day
DATE
Apr 21, 2009
With a mandate to promote healthy behaviours in a healthy environ (1 file) ...
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Play, watch, cheer-- but don’t smoke!
DATE
Apr 20, 2009
Public is reminded that new smoking restrictions are in place for (2 files) ...
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Maintaining good oral health in a bad economy
DATE
Apr 7, 2009
Public Health focuses on families facing financial hardship for O (1 file) ...
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Salons are spreading the word: “Be a breast friend”
DATE
Mar 30, 2009
Local hair stylists enlisted as part of breast screening awarenes (1 file) ...
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Preschool Health Fair launches 20th year
DATE
Mar 25, 2009
One of the first programs of its kind, Oxford County's Preschool (1 file) ...
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Cold weather alert
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Mar 2, 2009
Media advisory & backgrounder (2 files) ...
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Cold weather alert
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Feb 27, 2009
Media advisory & backgrounder for Feb 27 (2 files) ...
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Learn how to “eat for energy” in Nutrition Month
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Feb 24, 2009
Public Health and the Oxford Heart Health Network to host free wo (1 file) ...
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Public Health dental program expands to include teens
DATE
Feb 24, 2009
New funding under Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy raises cut (1 file) ...
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Cold weather alert
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Feb 23, 2009
Cold weather alert & media backgrounder (2 files) ...
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Creating a spark this Valentine’s Day…without the smoke
DATE
Feb 13, 2009
Quitting smoking could be the best gift that you can give to your (1 file) ...
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Information sessions on changes to small drinking water systems legislation
DATE
Feb 4, 2009
Public health inspectors are hosting information sessions across (1 file) ...
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New Acting Medical Officer of Health appointed
DATE
Feb 3, 2009
Oxford County Council has approved the appointment of Dr. Douglas (1 file) ...
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Cold weather alert
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Feb 3, 2009
Public Health has issued a cold weather alert beginning the eveni (4 files) ...
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Learn how to save a life at South Gate Centre!
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Feb 3, 2009
A free public training clinic for CPR will take place on February (2 files) ...
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Cold Weather Alert
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Jan 23, 2009
Cold Weather Alert (1 file) ...
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Cold Weather Alert for Oxford County
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Jan 13, 2009
Cold Weather Alert for Oxford County (1 file) ...
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Cold Weather Alert
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Dec 31, 2008
Cold Weather Alert (1 file) ...
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Public Health & Emergency Services encourages responsible hosting this holiday season
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Dec 23, 2008
Hosting a party over the holidays? Oxford County Public Health & (1 file) ...
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Cold weather alert
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Dec 23, 2008
Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services has issued a col (1 file) ...
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Heart & Stroke Foundation ensures life-saving defibrillators come to Oxford County
DATE
Dec 18, 2008
Twenty new public access defibrillators are coming to Oxford Coun (2 files) ...
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Blanket donation extends warmth to those in need of emergency care
DATE
Dec 15, 2008
Emergency Services to distribute Oxford Insurance Brokers Associa (2 files) ...
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Oxford Youth Action Alliance encourages everyone to play, live, be... tobacco-free
DATE
Nov 24, 2008
Youth across Ontario are being invited to join in Tobacco ACTION (3 files) ...
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Oxford County unveils strategy to stop substance abuse
DATE
Nov 20, 2008
Collaborative strategy brings together more than 50 service provi (2 files) ...
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Calf tests positive for rabies
DATE
Nov 7, 2008
Case marks first animal to test positive for rabies in Oxford Cou (1 file) ...
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Ontarians to receive free medication to help them quit smoking
DATE
Oct 21, 2008
Ontarians who want to quit smoking have one more way to do it tod (2 files) ...
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New report shows mother and baby health improving in Oxford County
DATE
Oct 7, 2008
Oxford’s first comprehensive report on reproductive health will h (1 file) ...
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Public Health expands service in Tillsonburg
DATE
Oct 1, 2008
New Sexual Health Clinic will offer range of services (1 file) ...
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Once may not be enough: Public Health encouraging a second MMR vaccination for 18 to 25-year olds
DATE
Sep 25, 2008
Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is encouraging (1 file) ...
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Public Health Encouraging Immunization
DATE
Sep 11, 2008
Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is strongly en (1 file) ...
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Listeria Outbreak expanded food recall warning to high risk groups
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Aug 26, 2008
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Listeriosis outbreak in Ontario
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Aug 22, 2008
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Positive bird WNV - Norwich, Ontario
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Aug 15, 2008
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Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
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Aug 7, 2008
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Recreational Water Safety
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May 28, 2008
Recreational Water Safety (1 file) ...
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Choosing Tap Water Benefits the Environment
DATE
Apr 22, 2008
Consider your "carbon footprint" this Earth Day. (1 file) ...
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Earth Hour, Saturday, March 29th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
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Mar 13, 2008
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Clean out the Medicine Cupboard for Safety
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Mar 13, 2008
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Rabid Puppy - Reminder to Residents
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Jan 29, 2008
Rabid Puppy - Reminder to Residents (1 file) ...
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Local Businesses Get Serious About Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning – Woodstock, ON
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Dec 4, 2007
Imagine that ten percent of your employees are too sick to come t (1 file) ...
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Warm Blankets, Warm Hearts
DATE
Sep 14, 2007
Oxford County Insurance Brokers Association Provide Blankets to T (1 file) ...
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Third Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus – Woodstock, ON
DATE
Sep 20, 2007
A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been fou (1 file) ...
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Second Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus - Woodstock
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Aug 29, 2007
A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been fou (1 file) ...
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Bat Tests Positive For Rabies, Caution Needed (Thamesford, ON)
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Aug 10, 2007
A bat found in a home in the Thamesford area was sent away by the (1 file) ...
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Beach Posted at Pittock Conservation Area – Woodstock, ON
DATE
Aug 9, 2007
Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services wishes to advi (1 file) ...
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Hershey Product Consumer & Health Hazard Advisory
DATE
Jun 27, 2007
Certain chocolate products made by Hershey Canada Inc. may contai (1 file) ...
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Smog Advisory - June 25, 2007
DATE
Jun 26, 2007
A smog advisory is in effect for our region. (1 file) ...
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Emergency Preparedness Day: June 23, 2007
DATE
Jun 15, 2007
The Town of Tillsonburg will host Oxford County Emergency Prepare (1 file) ...
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West Nile Virus Watch Begins
DATE
May 23, 2007
Oxford County residents are being asked to help with surveillance (1 file) ...
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South-West Oxford Fire Departments Receive Defibrillators
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Feb 1, 2007
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Media Release
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Jan 10, 2007
Highway Emergency Detour Routes (EDR) Established Through Oxford (1 file) ...
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Mumps Outbreaks
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Once may not be enough: Public Health encouraging a second MMR vaccination for 18 to 25-year olds
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Sep 25, 2008
Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is encouraging (1 file) ...
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Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
DATE
Sep 5, 2008
Public Health Encouraging Immunization (1 file) ...
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Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
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Aug 6, 2008
Please read for more information including Mumps Vaccine Clinic s (1 file) ...
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Social Services and Housing
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Oxford Community Partnership Fund
DATE
Jun 23, 2009
Application Package deadline for submission: July 17th (1 file) ...
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Children's Services for Tavistock and Area
DATE
May 29, 2009
The Department of Social Services and Housing of the County of Ox (1 file) ...
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West Nile Virus
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"Fight the Bite" News Release
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Jun 2, 2010
"Fight the Bite" News Release (1 file) ...
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Notice of Larviciding
DATE
Jun 2, 2010
County Larviciding Notice (2 files) ...
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Dead bird surveillance program for West Nile Virus discontinued
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May 14, 2009
Residents no longer required to report dead crows or blue jays to (2 files) ...
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Positive Bird WNV-Norwich, Ontario
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Aug 15, 2008
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West Nile Virus Watch Begins - Woodstock, ON
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May 8, 2008
To report dead bird sightings, call 539-9800 Ext. 3489 (1 file) ...
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Second Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus - Woodstock
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Aug 29, 2007
A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been fou (1 file) ...
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Dead crow from Oxford County found positive with West Nile virus - Woodstock, ON.
DATE
Aug 9, 2007
A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been fou (1 file) ...
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West Nile Virus Watch Begins
DATE
May 23, 2007
Oxford County residents are being asked to help with surveillance (1 file) ...
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General
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County’s last gravel roadway is now surfaced and open to traffic
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Aug 31, 2010
Opening of Oxford County Road 5 in the north provides smoother, s (1 file) ...
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CFIA news release for Oxford County residents
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Aug 23, 2010
CFIA: Emerald ash borer confirmed in Oxford County (2 files) ...
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Marg Misek-Evans resigns to accept new role with BC regional government
DATE
Aug 11, 2010
Marg Misek-Evans resigns to accept new role with BC regional gove (1 file) ...
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OEYC invites kids to “rumble in the jungle” this summer at Story Time in the Park
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Jul 19, 2010
OEYC invites kids to “rumble in the jungle” this summer at Story (2 files) ...
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Blandford-Blenheim landowner named recipient of 2010 Oxford Stewardship Award
DATE
Jul 14, 2010
Landownder recognized for soil and water quality improvements tha (4 files) ...
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Warden to present 2nd annual Oxford Stewardship Award on July 14
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Jul 8, 2010
Warden to present 2nd annual Oxford Stewardship Award (July 14) ...
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New “flashing 40” sign reminds motorists to watch for students on County Road 4 in Innerkip
DATE
Mar 18, 2010
Public Works installs County’s first flashing school zone sign in (1 file) ...
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County Council responds to preliminary building assessment for Woodingford Lodge
DATE
Jan 13, 2010
County Council to move forward immediately on three-point plan to (1 file) ...
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New director of Public Health & Emergency Services announced
DATE
Jan 4, 2010
New director brings 14 years experience in public health manageme (1 file) ...
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Tavistock Library moving to new main street location
DATE
Nov 26, 2009
Tavistock Library’s new home will be more than three times its cu (1 file) ...
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Public invited to take a guided tour of the new Tollgate roundabout
DATE
Nov 5, 2009
Community event will help drivers learn the basics about driving (2 files) ...
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Construction begins on new Tollgate roundabout
DATE
Sep 21, 2009
New roundabout offers a safer and more environmentally friendly o ...
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Embro landowner named first recipient of Oxford Stewardship Award
DATE
Jul 8, 2009
New award recognizes efforts to protect Oxford’s soil, water and (6 files) ...
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County’s practical nursing program accepts 156 students
DATE
Mar 31, 2009
Three cohorts of practical nursing students are set to begin thei (1 file) ...
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County Council appoints Michael Bragg as new Chief Administrative Officer
DATE
Mar 26, 2009
Oxford County’s Key Priorities reaffirmed as part of executive se (2 files) ...
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Manager of Emergency Services resigns to take on new role in health care
DATE
Feb 19, 2009
Carmen D'Angelo resigns to take on director role at academic heal (1 file) ...
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Innovative program would bring nursing school to students
DATE
Dec 10, 2008
Potential partnership between County of Oxford and Humber College (1 file) ...
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