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Woodstock Hospital releases HART Hub update LEE GRIFFI Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woodstock Hospital has released a long-awaited update on the progress of the Oxford HART Hub. “Woodstock Hospital and a network of local partners, collaborating through the Oxford Ontario Health Team (OHT), are pleased to announce a phased-in approach to services for the Oxford Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub - a made-in-Oxford model of care that will connect health, housing, and social supports across the County,” according to a press release. The release stated that while the term “Hub” may sound like a single site, it is actually a coordinated system of local organizations working together to lead people to supports for recovery and long-term stability. “Part of this new system will be the Oxford County Wellness Centre. To ensure residents can begin accessing services while construction continues at the permanent Wellness Centre at 16 Graham Street, a temporary location will open at 369 Huron Street in Woodstock,” added the release. The location is the former Woodstock Private Hospital, which operated for years as a small long-term care home. “The temporary site allows us to start helping people right now while building toward the full vision of the HART Hub,” said Teresa Martins, Executive Director of the Oxford OHT. “By working together across organizations, we’re ensuring that care is seamless — the right help, at the right time, close to home.” A new central intake process launched on Nov. 3, allowing those looking for mental health and addictions support to self-refer by calling 519-537-2382, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONTINUED TO PAGE 3
ECHO TAKES HOME CHAMBER AWARD
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The Woodstock Ingersoll Echo was presented with the Professional Services Award at last week’s Chamber of Commerce business awards dinner in Beachville. From left to right are Editor Lee Griffi, Publisher Stewart Grant, Advertising Representative/Distributer Sue Pieters and Salesperson Mamta Patel. Read about all the winners on page 16.
Oxford County releases 2026 draft budget LEE GRIFFI Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Members of Oxford County Council recently had their first look at next year’s document, which comes in with an operating budget of $227.8 million and a capital portion of $127.9 million. The largest portion of county expenditures is water and wastewater, at 28 per cent, followed by 19 per cent spent on roads, and the three Woodingford Lodge sites account for 11 per cent of the total budget. If approved in its current form, residents of the lower-tier municipalities — such as East Zorra-Tavistock
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— would see a 5.1 per cent increase, equivalent to a $75 rise in the average tax bill. City of Woodstock residents would see a 5 per cent increase, or about $66 more. “$96.3 million is what we are requesting for the budget, which is a $6.5 million increase or a 7.2 per cent increase required to be raised from taxation,” explained Manager of Finance Carolyn King, who presented to council. “It is important to note there is supplementary growth within the property taxes, resulting in about a 5 per cent increase to the average residential property bill.” CONTINUED TO PAGE 4
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