Local News
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Cold Temperatures Expected in Oxford
With cold nighttime lows and wind chill factors, Southwestern Public Health has issued a cold weather alert.
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Child Falls from Balcony in Woodstock
The child was taken to hospital with critical injuries on Friday.
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Two Weeks Complete in Festive RIDE Campaign
Another update has been given by the West Region OPP regarding the Festive RIDE campaign happening.
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Province Backs New ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Facility
The province is contributing over $4.1 million from the Ontario Together Trade Fund.
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12 Days of Christmas Lottery Returns!
Tickets cost $25 and they can be purchased online or at several locations in Woodstock.
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Woodstock Driver Charged with Impaired
He has been charged with several offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
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Woodstock Woman Faces Weapons Charges
Police found a taser and pepper spray while searching a home.
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UPDATE: Vehicle of Interest Identified in Hit-and-Run
The Oxford OPP is investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.
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Oxford County Paramedic Services Honoured
An award has been given to Oxford County Paramedic Services for their Remote Care Monitoring & Chronic Disease Management Program.
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South Gate Expansion in the Home Stretch
South Gate Centre will get the keys to the newly expanded area before the end of the month.
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WCI RedPlayers Present: Time After Time, A Musical Revue
The show will make its debut on Thursday December 11th.
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United Way Launches Online Auction
The bids close this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
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Police Briefs - December 3rd, 2025
Police briefs include a barricaded man in Woodstock and a Brantford driver charged in Paris.
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Drugs and Weapons Charges Laid in Waterford
The Norfolk OPP searched a home on Concession 8 Townsend Tuesday morning.
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Avian Flu Reported in Woodstock
Two dead geese in Southside Park have been tested and confirmed to have had the avian flu.
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Oxford County Man Charged in Brant County
The Brant County OPP responded to a collision and have charged a Mount Elgin man with impaired driving-related charges.
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Impaired Driver Charged in SWOX
A Tillsonburg man is facing charges related to impaired driving after a single-vehicle crash in SWOX.
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BBBS Oxford Looking to Spark Holiday Cheer
The Holiday Spark Campaign is here, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford is looking to raise money for their programs.
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Pedestrian Struck in Paris
Police would like to speak with the driver of the white SUV.
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New Three-Way Stops in Plattsville
They're at the corners of Fennel Street and Todd Way and Fennel Street and Applewood Street.
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United Way Oxford Honours Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement that encourages people to give back to their community.
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WPS Briefs - Dec. 1st, 2025
The Woodstock Police have shared information regarding a pair of incidents that they responded to in the City.
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UW Begins 12 Days of Giving
The annual 12 Days of Giving is back, and United Way Oxford is hosting it.
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WPS Shares Cyber Monday Tips
It is a big day for online shopping, and the Woodstock Police want to make sure everyone stays safe.
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Join the Zero Waste Oxford Committee
10 members are needed from across Oxford County to achieve the long-term goal of zero waste.
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Woodstock Police are Investigating Carjacking
A carjacking in Woodstock is currently under investigation by police.
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Festive RIDE Results from Week 1
The annual Festive RIDE campaign is one week in, and the West Region has shared their results.
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Black Friday Tips from WPS
Shoppers will be out and about trying to catch Black Friday deals, and the Woodstock Police want to make sure everything is done safely.
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Interview with Warden Marcus Ryan - Nov. 27th, 2025
It is another edition of the bi-weekly interview with Warden Marcus Ryan on the Heart FM Morning Show.
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Bysham Park Drive Fire Results in Charges
A paint booth in Woodstock is facing charges after a fire on the property on November 13th.
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Hardeman's Hospitality Bill Reaches Second Reading
We're one step closer to having an appreciation day for hospitality workers in Ontario.
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Pickup Truck Stolen in Tillsonburg
The Chevy Silverado was taken from a property on Barker Street earlier this week.
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Woodstock Choralaires Present: Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
The Christmas concert will include a mix of sacred and secular pieces
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Woodstock to Host Robotics Challenge Today
Students from Oxford, Norfolk, St. Thomas-Elgin, and London-Middlesex will be taking part.
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Railway Mischief in Oxford and Norfolk
The OPP responded to three incidents late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
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Snow Squall Watch Issued for Oxford
Environment Canada says we could get 10 to 30 centimetres of snow.
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Volunteer Positions Open for Woodstock Committees
There's a spot available on the Woodstock Public Library Board and the Community Grants Committee.
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Deadline Approaching for OPP Survey
The Oxford OPP is looking for input on its next three-year action plan.
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Tickets Sales Begin for Tour of Lights
The bus tours are scheduled for December 14th and December 21st this year.
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Woodstock Receives Accrediation from HIGH FIVE
HIGH FIVE is a program from Parks and Recreation Ontario.
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Last Call for Oxford County Tourism Surveys
The surveys for residents, tourists, and business owners will close this Friday at midnight.
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Strong Winds Heading for Oxford
We could see wind gusts between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour today and tomorrow.
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Norfolk OPP Investigate Stolen Pickup Truck
The public is being asked for help after a pickup truck was stolen in Teeterville.
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UPDATE - WFD Determines Cause of Fire
The Woodstock Fire Department responded to a fire on Friday and has determined the cause.
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WPS Briefs - Nov. 25th, 2025
An impaired driver and stunt driver were caught in Woodstock this month.
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Pedestrian Hit in Woodstock
An investigation remains ongoing as the Woodstock Police had to respond to a pedestrian being hit.
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OPP Food Drive Donates to Salvation Army
The local food bank supports up to 250 families in Ingersoll.
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Theatre Woodstock Presents: Little Women
Imagine four sisters during the Civil War era, all dreaming of becoming brave and intelligent young women.
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Oxford OPP Introducing Body Cameras
The full deployment is expected to be complete as soon as practicable
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - November 25th, 2025
The Norfolk OPP is investigating two thefts, one in Waterford and another in Courtland.
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Oxford OPP Seize Drugs after Collision
A single-vehicle collision on the 401 in Blandford-Blenheim results in drugs seized and charges laid.
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Speedsters Charged in Oxford County
OPP officers charged three speedsters on Oxford County roadways recently.
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Stunt Driver Charged in Brant County
Police say the 36-year-old was going 101 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone on Oakland Road.
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PJHL Recap - Nov 20th to Nov 23rd
It was a fairly light weekend schedule for local teams in the PJHL.
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Holiday Lights Aglow in Ingersoll
The Festival of Lights returns to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum this holiday season.
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Stuff the Bus for The Christmas Place
Heart FM will be collecting donations for The Christmas Place and the Salvation Army over the next two weeks.
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Thamesford Canine Wins Big at Championship Dog Show
Rambo won the Reserve Best in Show at the CKC National Championship Dog Show.
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Shots Fired in Paris Neighbourhood
No one was hurt and police believe it was an isolated incident.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - Nov. 21st, 2025
A few people have found themselves in trouble with the Oxford County OPP.
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Woodstock Minor Baseball Awarded Nationals
There will be a national baseball tournament in Woodstock until 2031, as Woodstock Minor Baseball has been awarded the 13U tournament.
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Driver Suspended in Ostrander
They driver registered an alert on a breathalyzer test, resulting in a warning range suspension and a $250 fine.
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Cambridge Driver Charged in Norwich
The OPP responded to reports of an impaired driver in the area of Highway 59 and Potters Road.
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Holiday Train Rolling Through Woodstock Tonight
It's scheduled to arrive at 199 Winniett Street at 6:50 p.m.
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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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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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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.
