Local News
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WFD Respond to Two Fires in the City
In less than 24 hours, the Woodstock Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the city.
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An Impaired Driver was Caught in EZT
The Oxford OPP responded to a vehicle in a ditch, and has laid an impaired driving charge against a Fort Erie man.
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Oxford OPP Investigating Serious Collision
A collision on the 401 eastbound west of Oxford Road 3 in Blandford-Blenheim is under investigation.
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Interview with the Warden - December 11th, 2025
He says council passed a very responsible budget for 2026.
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SWOX Christmas Lights Contest Returns!
Monday December 15th is the registration deadline.
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Ingersoll Choral Society Presents: Christmas Bells
There are two performances scheduled for this Saturday.
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UPDATE: Snow Squalls Hit Oxford
Schools have been closed for a second day in a row.
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UPDATE: OPP Officers Released from Hospital
Two OPP officers have been released from the hospital, and two drivers have been charged with careless driving.
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R.O.P.E. Squad Searching for Suspect
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a suspect who has breached their statutory release. He is known to visit Woodstock.
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Police Investigating Highway 401 Crash
The three vehicle crash closed all of the eastbound lanes of the highway between Oxford Road 3 and Cedar Creek Road.
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Oxford Hires Director of Financial Services
Carolyn King will become Oxford County's Director of Financial Services next week.
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UPDATE: Air Transat Avoids Pilot Strike
About 750 pilots could hit the picket lines on Wednesday.
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Safe Community Project Zero Comes to SWOX
Education continues to be shared regarding the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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Gas Theft Under Investigation
The Oxford OPP is looking to the public for help identifying those responsible for stealing gas in Tillsonburg.
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Bids Open for Oxford Animal Rescue Christmas Auction
The auction closes on Sunday December 14th at 6:00 p.m.
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Last Day for Hunter Weston Memorial Toy Drive
The donations will be dropped off at the Children's Health Foundation in London tomorrow.
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Recycling Schedule Announced for Woodstock and SWOX
Garbage, recycling, and organics will be picked up on the same day in the New Year.
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Brant County Man Caught by Oxford OPP
A traffic call to the Oxford OPP results in a Brant County man facing charges for impaired driving.
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Local Student Helps Those in Need
Close to 3,700 non-perishable items have been donated by one 12-year-old in Woodstock.
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Interview with the Mayor - December 8th, 2025
He talked about the upcoming changes to waste collection and the 2026 Capital Budget that's up for approval this week.
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News Poll: Holiday Travel Plans
Are you planning on travelling at all this holiday season?
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ITOPA Presents: Inspecting Carol
A group of actors have to undergo a government inspection while they prepare for their production of A Christmas Carol.
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Flu Season to Spike Over Holidays
Public Health Ontario reported a positivity rate of 18.3 percent as of November 29th
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Second Annual Burger Battle is a Success
United Way Oxford has hosted a successful 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle across the County.
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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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Dead Body Found in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police have reported that the body of a dead male has been found in the city.
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Barricaded Man Arrested in Woodstock
Toronto Police believe he was violating a court order involving a female victim.
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Holiday Smile Cookies Raise Over $40,800 for BBBS Oxford
The funds were raised a the Tim Hortons locations in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Innerkip.
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UPDATE: Driver and Vehicle Located in Highway 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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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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UPDATE: Child Recovering and No Foul Play Determined
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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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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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.
