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County officially opens new housing project in Woodstock LEE GRIFFI Editor
Politicians, housing experts, construction officials and residents of a newly opened apartment complex in Woodstock celebrated Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Woodstock. This new 52 unit residential apartment building at 785 Southwood Drive includes 37 affordable one and two-bedroom units dedicated to supporting seniors, single women, and women with children. Residents began moving in back in October. Oxford County supported the project through the provision of shovel ready land aligned with the County’s Master Housing Strategy, a $1.4 million capital contribution, and development charge exemptions. The federal and provincial governments jointly contributed $1.92 million to support 19 of the 37 affordable units. Oxford County Warden Marcus Ryan said while helping those in need find subsidized housing, the development also adds necessary market-rate housing. “This building is helping to keep those at risk of becoming homeless and this building is providing that housing out of that risk.” While the affordable units are full, the others are not. A Google search shows a market-rate two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at the property is going for just under $1,900 per month. Ryan added housing investments are one of the top two priorities for local municipalities, but money from all levels of government needs to flow.
NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX IN WOODSTOCK
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Oxford County politicians, housing officials, and others took part in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 20. Story on left.
Ingersoll music festival taking a pause LEE GRIFFI Editor
A music festival that has brought the Town of Ingersoll to life the last two summers has been cancelled for 2026. “This is one of the hardest messages we’ve had to share. After months of planning, conversations, and doing everything in our power to make it happen, we’ve made the tough decision to cancel the GoodForTheSoll Music Festival for 2026,” said organizer Jay Panaseiko.
He added the festival has always been more than just a show. “It’s been a community. A feeling. A moment where we all stood together under the stars and celebrated love, music, and each other. But behind the scenes, there are a lot of moving parts that have to come together early.” Those parts include volunteers for setup, show day, and teardown. Sound and lighting crews, beer tent teams, rentals, and production professionals also play a huge role, as has a financial commitment from sponsors. CONTINUED TO PAGE 3
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