Local News
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Woodstock Council Approves Volunteer Recognition Event
After a motion was put forward, Woodstock Council approved an event to recognize volunteers.
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Woodstock Receives OLG Payment
The quarterly payment from OLG has been given to Woodstock.
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NDCC Nominated for BASF Grant
The club would use the $25,000 grant to replace the ice pad refrigeration piping.
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G1 Driver Charged with Stunt Driving
Police say the 17-year-old driver was going over 100 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.
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Ontario Extends GO Train Service to Stratford
The first service begins on July 6th with there being both weekday and weekend services.
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UPDATE: Thames River Cleanup Gets Rescheduled
The cleanup is on the 25th, with there being three different meet-up locations in Woodstock.
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Woodstock Choralaires Present: Thank You For the Music
The Woodstock Choralaires will perform some of their greatest hits from over the past 60 years.
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Hawkins Chapel to Become Historical Site
It has been located on Park Row in Woodstock since 1888, where it used to provide service to 75 local black families.
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UPDATE: Rainfall Warning Issued for Oxford
Environment Canada says we could get 20 to 40 milimetres of rain by this evening.
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Members Needed for Joint Compliance Audit Committee
It makes sure everyone is following the rules when it comes to financing and contribution limits during elections.
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Assault Charge Laid in Delhi
Police say someone was assaulted on Herbert Ave Tuesday evening.
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Oxford MP Reacts to Liberal Majority
Oxford County MP, Arpan Khanna, shares his thoughts and reaction to the Liberals getting a majority government.
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RCMP Dismantles Norwich Drug Lab
They also seized nearly $300,000 worth of substances.
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Theatre Woodstock Presents: The 39 Steps
It's about a man who lives a boring life, until he gets pulled into a spy conspiracy and has to go on the run across the country to clear his name!
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BBBS Oxford Launches Online 50/50 Fundraiser
Tickets are five for $10, 50 for $20, 150 for $50, or 400 for $75.
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Heavy Rain Expected for Oxford County
It could be a wet and windy night for residents in Woodstock and the surrounding area, according to Environment Canada.
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Woodstock Continues Project on Future Transit
They are in phase two of the time study, with there being one more step after this.
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New Municipal Election Nomination Package Now Available
This package is focused on guiding anyone interested in running for office through every step of the nomination process.
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PM Mark Carney Temporarily Suspends Gas Tax
This is Mark Carney's first announcement following the Liberal majority government win.
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Ontario Proposed Changes to Ban Uniform Charges
They also proposed an act to strengthen the oversight of payments handled by talent agencies in the entertainment industry.
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PJHL Preview - Schmalz Cup Semi-Final
There is still one Oxford County team on the quest for the Schmalz Cup.
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UPDATE: Thunderstorm Watch Ends
Officials said the thunderstorms could have brought large hail this morning.
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Impaired Drivers Busted in Paris
Both of the drivers were charged in completely separate incidents on Saturday.
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TDMH Eliminating PSWs from Acute Care and ICU
The hospital will increase nursing resources to meet the needs of its patients.
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Carney Liberals Secure Majority Government
The Liberals have 174 seats in the House of Commons after winning three federal byelections yesterday,
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WFD Responds to Residential Fire
A house caught fire, and the Woodstock Fire Department quickly suppressed the flames.
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UPDATE: Resident Charged with Careless Driving in Tavistock
This happened early Monday morning with no updates or charges being announced at this time.
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Team Canada Receives New Management Group
Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza are joining Scott Salmond and Kyle Dubas for Team Canada's management team.
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Trevor Birtch Mistrial Daily Recap
The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.
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Interview with the Mayor - April 13th, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about the zoning situation for Wayward Paws Wildlife Rehabilitation and a proposal for the Finkle Street pedestrian bridge.
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K2K Presents: Seussical Kids
Seussical Kids will hit the stage in Innerkip this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Alexandra Hospital Foundation ED to Retire
Robin Schultz is retiring after dedicating 34 years to the Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - April 10th to April 11th
The Tavistock Braves advanced to the Schmalz Cup Semifinals over the weekend.
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WCI Student Sets new National Record!
The record is in the Flying 200 metres.
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Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Due to Burns
Only one burn has been reported in Canada, but 160 have been reported in the U.S.
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Canada Adds 14,000 Jobs in March
This comes after a decline of 11,000 jobs from last month.
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Police Investigating E-Bike Crash in Ingersoll
A 56-year-old from Ingersoll died in hospital.
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Zorra Teen Facing Weapons Charges in Thames Centre
They were charged after a disturbance on Dorchester Road on April 1st.
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Shots Fired at Lambton College Campus Bar
A 20-year-old man from Sarnia passed away in hospital.
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Artemis II Returns to Earth Today
The astronauts should splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. today.
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Last Call for Runway of Stars Tickets!
Tickets are almost sold out for the popular fundraiser in support of WDDS.
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Interview with the Deputy Warden - April 9th, 2026
It was Deputy Warden Bernia Martin answering the questions on the Heart FM Morning Show today.
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IKEA Is Opening A New Store In London
The store is replacing the old Hudson's Bay store at White Oaks Mall.
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Ingersoll Announces New Community Campus
Some of the campus highlights are a multi-use rec centre and a public school.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - April 8th
The Tavistock Braves suffered a 4-2 loss to the Dundas Blues in Game 3 of the South Conference Final.
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Reuseapaloozaha Returns this Spring!
Reuseapaloozaha will be taking place in Brownsville on April 25th and in Innerkip on May 2nd.
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Tourism Oxford Shares 2025 Year in Review
Up to 1.35 million Canadians visited Oxford County last year. We also welcomed 30,100 Americans.
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Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu Crosses Floor to Join Liberals
This is the 5th MP to cross the floor in as many months, with the Liberals being one seat away from a majority government.
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OPP Release Seatbelt Campaign Results
West Region OPP officers laid close to 170 charges under the seatbelt law over between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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Stunt Driver Busted on Highway 401
Police say the driver was going 160 kilometres per hour in the westbound lanes in South-West Oxford.
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Theatre Woodstock Announces 2026/2027 Season Lineup
It was all revealed during Theatre Woodstock's season rollout event on Wednesday, April 1st.
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OTF Grant helps Two Local Non-Profits
The grant program helps create more than 10,700 full-time jobs in Ontario.
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Tillsonburg Driver Tries to Evade R.I.D.E. Checkpoint
The driver is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 2nd.
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Canada's Wonderland Introduces New Chaperone Policy
Canada's Wonderland had a similar policy during the 2025 Halloween Haunt.
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Humane Society Seeking Home for Long-Term Resident
Miller is a mixed breed at the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society and is just over 2 years old.
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WPS Briefs - Apr. 7th, 2026
The Woodstock Police have laid numerous charges after 4 separate incidents in the City.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - April 6th
The Tavistock Braves have taken a 2-0 lead in the South Conference Final.
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Oxford County Developing New Tourism Experience
Handcrafted Routes is set to launch in September, 2026.
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New Poll: Artemis II Mission
The latest Heart FM News Poll asks, have you been following the Artemis II mission?
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WPS Briefs - Apr. 6th, 2026
A pair of incidents in the Friendly City has resulted in multiple charges being laid by the police.
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WestJet Adding Fuel Surcharges
The fee is expected to be temporary and not permanent.
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BBBS Oxford Completes Fundraising Goal
BBBS Oxford raised $20,000 in the first 20 days of March, which will support 20 one-on-one youth mentorship matches.
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Construction Pending for Stover Street Bridge
Oxford County will be hosting a public information centre next Thursday, before the construction begins in early May.
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Gems and Java Fast Approaching!
The event on Saturday, April 18th includes the Bags and Baubles Boutique, an Ethiopian marketplace, an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, and more.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - April 4th
The Tavistock Braves shutout the Dundas Blues 5-0 on Saturday.
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Artemis II Mission Approaching Moon
NASA says online coverage will begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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Oxford OPP Address Video Circulating on Social Media
Police say they were following a court order in Norwich Township and it had nothing to do with MAID.
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Transport Truck Collides with SUV on Highway 403
Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says its a miracle that no one was hurt.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Highway Hit-and-Run
The Oxford OPP have laid charges a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.
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UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
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Christmas Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Woodstock
The Woodstock Salvation Army would like to raise $60,000 this holiday season.
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Wettlaufer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.
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UPDATE: CMV Driver Charged in Oxford County Collision
The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.
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UPDATE: Woodstock Open-Air Burn Ban Lifted
The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.
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Running with the Bulls Returns this Summer
The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 1
**WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!
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Woodstock Celebrates Art Exhibition in Washington D.C.
An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery in Washington D.C. has a connection to the Friendly City.
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Recipe Submissions Needed for DASO Cookbook
You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.
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Oxford County Now Seeking 2025 Budget Input
A new survey has been posted to the Speak Up Oxford website, all about the Budget for 2025.
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UPDATE: WPS Make More Arrests in Weapons Investigation
Woodstock Police were involved in an active investigation in the area of Upper Thames Drive between Pittock Park Road and Arthur Park Avenue.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Collision
A 17-year-old is facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death as a result of the single-vehicle collision on Cornell Road. The incident happened on August 4th.
