Local News
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TVDSB Will Start Asymptomatic Testing Next Week
Asymptomatic testing will start next week at 4 schools in the TVDSB. None of the first schools selected are in Oxford County, however more schools will be announced each week.
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Local Tribute to Canada's Hockey Dad Walter Gretzky
Heart FM shared some amazing stories of everyone's favourite Hockey Dad today. Feel free to share your Walter or Wally stories below.
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Ontario Sets New Vaccine Targets With the Approval of the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
Retired General Rick Hillier has set a new goal for the Province to get the first shot of vaccine into the arms of every single person in Ontario who wants one by the first day of summer.
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Stay at Home Orders Lifted for Toronto, Peel and North Bay
The Province also announced today they are moving Haldimand Norfolk back into the Orange-Restrict level of the COVID-19 Framework. North Bay will move to Red, while Toronto and Peel will be in Grey.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 7 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Health Unit has declared an outbreak at Bethany Care Home in Norwich after 1 resident tested positive for COVID-19.
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Search Warrant Leads to Drug Charges in Tillsonburg
Two people have been arrested after police say they found meth, fentanyl and a conducted energy weapon at a home in Tillsonburg.
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Province Confirms 1,250 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Province also confirmed another 155 variants of concern in the Province and 1,159 resolved cases today.
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Non-Taxable Item Drive at Woodstock Food Basics
A non-taxable item drive is happening at the Woodstock Food Basics today and all the proceeds will be going to Operation Sharing programs.
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Spring Melt Underway in Oxford County
The UTRCA is warning everyone to stay off the ice this weekend as the snow melt continues in our region.
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Southwestern Public Health Provides Vaccine Distribution Timeline
Southwestern Public Health says those who want to get vaccinated for COVID-19 should have their shots by the end of September.
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Three Recent Overdose Deaths in Woodstock
Southwestern Public Health is warning the public about a very toxic fentanyl currently circulating in the community following three recent overdose deaths in Woodstock.
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Hockey Community Mourns Passing of Walter Gretzky
Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, has passed away at the age of 82.
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Police Searching for Missing Woman in Simcoe
Police are looking for 77-year-old Lynn Ellis after she was reported missing in Simcoe last night.
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38 Year Old From Woodstock Facing Child Pornography Related Charges
A 38 year old from Woodstock has been charged with 7 counts of distributing child pornography and 12 counts of harassing communication and Police are still investigating.
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OPP Briefs
Briefs include a G1 driver charged with stunt driving and a traffic stop leads to illegal tobacco charges for a Brantford man.
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Huron Perth Public Health Booked 3,500 Vaccine Appointments in 18 Hours
Huron Perth Public Health has reached capacity for COVID-19 vaccination bookings for adults 80 and older as well as Indigenous adults 55 and older. The online and phone systems are closed for today and will reopen tomorrow.
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Know the Signs of an Overdose
Woodstock Police continue to respond to a number of overdoses in the City and are sharing tips on how to recognize the signs, which can be the difference between life and death.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms First Variant of Concern Cases in Our Region
Two people, who live in the same house have tested positive for a COVID-19 variant of concern in the SW Public Health Region. It's believed they contacted the variant by travelling out of country.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 4 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The SW Public Health COVID-19 dashboard has been down since yesterday afternoon. We can confirm the Health Unit has recorded 14 new cases over the past two days and 13 resolved cases in that time.
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Province Confirms 994 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Province also confirmed 1,072 resolved cased today and 96 new cases of COVID-19 variants.
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Province Announces Additional Funding for Municipalities
The province has announced another $500 million to help municipalities cover ongoing COVID-19 operational costs, and over $3.1 million of it will be staying here in Oxford County.
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West Region OPP Release Lock It or Lose It Video
The West Region OPP are once again reminding vehicle owners to lock it or lose it following multiple vehicle entires in Ingersoll.
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How to Remove Gypsy Moth Egg Masses from Local Trees
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority would like landowners to check their trees for Gypsy Moth caterpillar eggs.
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Woodstock Police Continue to Investigate Tire Slashing Spree
Woodstock Police are on the lookout for two suspects following a tire slashing spree over the weekend.
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Southwestern Public Health Unveils Vaccination Strategy
Southwestern Public Health is about to open two mass vaccination clinics; one at Goff Hall in Woodstock and another at the Memorial Arena in St. Thomas.
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Do You Recognize This Truck?
Woodstock Police have released photo's of a black truck that may been involved in an arson on Sunday February 21st.
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AstraZeneca Vaccine Will be Given to Adults 60-64 First in Ontario
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones stated today the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine will be given to residents aged 60 to 64.
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Paris Grand Subdivision Will Move Forward with 747 Housing Units
Plans are moving forward to convert the old Paris Grand Country Club golf course into a subdivision, that over time will have 747 housing units built on the old golf course.
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Complaints Over Sexual Activity by Residents at Caressant Care Prompted a Ministry Inspection
The Ontario Ministry of Long Term Care recently did a complaint inspection at Caressant Care in Woodstock over concerns about sexual activity and the issue of consent amongst residents.
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Wage and Rent Subsidies Will Continue at Current Levels Until June
Prime Minister Trudeau also announced the 500,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived, 100,000 doses of that vaccine will be coming to Ontario.
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Southwestern Public Health Sharing Potential Vaccine Side Affects
Serious side affects to the COVID-19 vaccine are very rare. The most common side affects are fatigue, injection site pain, headache, muscle or joint pain and chills or a fever.
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Province Confirms 958 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
Ontario is under 1,000 daily cases again this morning and the numbers are starting to come down a bit the Province's hot spot regions with 249 new cases in Toronto, 164 in Peel and 92 in York Region.
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Fraud Prevention Month in Oxford County
Police responded to nearly 20,000 reports of fraud last year, with Ontarians losing over $47 million.
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OPP Stressing the Importance of Vehicle Inspections
The OPP would like to remind all drivers to inspect their vehicles before hitting the road following two wheel off collisions in our area.
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Woodstock Increases Fine for Stopping in School Zone
You could now face a $50 fine if you're caught stopping in a school zone in Woodstock.
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OPAL Responds to Recent Zorra Township Motion
OPAL Chair Bryan Smith is not a fan of a recent motion from Zorra Township Council which supports only host municipalities having a say regarding local landfills.
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LCBO Stores Across the Province Will Open on Mondays
The LCBO announced today they will start opening stores on Mondays once again and they are also ending the Air Miles reward program starting on March 31st.
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WPS Members Take the Plunge for Special Olympics
The Woodstock Police have shared a video of WPS members taking the Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds for the Special Olympics and local athletes.
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Off Duty Police Officer Credited With Saving a Life
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges and an off duty officer is being credited with saving a life after a single vehicle crash on the 403 in Brant County.
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Police Briefs
Briefs include a 44 year old woman facing 8 charges after a routine traffic stop in Woodstock and two men have been arrested after police recovered a stolen Nissan that was taken on Sunday.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 3 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
We currently have 82 active cases in the Southwestern Public Health Region, with most of them in Aylmer after an outbreak at the Ontario Police College.
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5,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations Booked in Under 2 Hours
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Western Fair Agriplex this weekend for seniors 80 and over and Indigenous adults 55 and over is completely booked.
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Province Confirms 966 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
Ontario is back under 1,000 daily cases today with 966 new cases confirmed this morning and 979 resolved cases.
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WFD Firefighters Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Members of the Woodstock Fire Department's Suppression Team can now book an appointment to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Local Police Officers to Take the Plunge
Representatives from Norfolk OPP and Woodstock Police will be participating in this year's Polar Bear Plunge.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - Tuesday March 2nd
Woodstock Police briefs include a car theft and several slashed tires in the Sydenham Street and Sloan Street area.
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Health Coalitions to Host Virtual Protest
Health Coalitions across Southwestern Ontario will shine a light on how the pandemic has affected long-term care homes during a virtual protest tomorrow.
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Positive Case of COVID-19 at Central Public School
The Thames Valley District School Board is reporting another case of COVID-19 at Central Public School.
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Southwestern Public Health Expanding Vaccine Eligibility for Phase One
Starting tomorrow local seniors who were born in 1941 or before and Indigenous adults 55 and older can book an appointment to get vaccinated in London. They will start booking for the Woodstock clinic next week.
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Constable Sanchuk Nominated for the 2021 Police Services Hero of the Year Award
"This is a job that I love, it's actually my dream job, I still have pictures from when I was 4 or 5, when my Mom and Dad gave me my first uniform based on the TV show CHIPS."
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Woodstock Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon
A 23 year old man from Woodstock has been charged with assault with a weapon after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman in the downtown core.
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Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Oxford County
Environment Canada is warning that strong winds, mixed with fresh snowfall this afternoon and evening will create near zero visibility on roadways in Oxford County.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 3 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
We currently have 85 active cases in the region, however 66 of them are from Aylmer and are related to an outbreak at the Ontario Police College.
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74 Year Old man Arrested after a 6 hour Stand Off With Police
Woodstock Police arrested a 74 year old man around 1:05 this morning after getting a report about a man damaging a home on Main Street around 7:00 pm Sunday evening.
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Province Confirms 1,023 New Cases This Morning
The Province confirmed several new variant cases over the weekend as well brining the total to 566 in Ontario.
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#HunterStrong Campaign Raises Over $70,000
The #HunterStrong campaign was a huge success, raising over $70,000 for the family of four-year-old Hunter Weston of Ingersoll.
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Strong Winds Expected for Oxford and Brant
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Oxford County and Brant County,
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Brant Mayor Named Community Influencer of the Year
Brant Mayor David Bailey received the Community Influencer of the Year award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario last month.
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Southwestern Public Health Enters Orange-Restrict Zone
We're now in the Orange-Restrict zone which means up to 10 people can gather indoors and up to 25 people can gather outdoors.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 31 New Cases on Sunday
We now have 84 ongoing cases of COVID-19 within the entire Southwestern Public Health Unit after officials reported 31 new cases yesterday.
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Missing Woman Last Spotted in Woodstock
Hailey Benedict of Komoka has been missing since Thursday and was last spotted getting off a train in Woodstock.
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Southwestern Public Health Moving to Orange
Southwestern Public Health and Middlesex London Public Health are moving to orange on Monday. Haldimand Norfolk and Huron Perth are going to Yellow.
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Stay Away from Local Water Courses This Weekend
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is asking everyone to cautious near the waterways this weekend.
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Vaccine Update for Local Seniors
The Province has identified people over 80 as eligible for Phase One of the COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy and SW Public Health is almost ready to welcome 80 year old citizens for vaccinations.
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Premier Ford Hosts Conference Call With 444 Ontario Mayors
Premier Doug Ford and retired General Rick Hillier provided a vaccine distribution update to Ontario Mayors today, calling the news about AstraZeneca a real game changer.
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Goff Hall Community Complex the Likely Spot for Vaccination Clinics in Woodstock
Goff Hall has been selected as the site to administer vaccines in Woodstock. City Council will be asked to approve this at their next council meeting Thursday night.
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WPS Opening Doors to the Public on Monday
Woodstock Police will be opening their doors to the public starting on Monday March 1st with several COVID-19 restrictions in place.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 8 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
SW Public Health is reporting 43 active cases right now with most of them in Aylmer and Woodstock. The Health Unit also confirmed 5 resolved cases today.
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Be Cautious of Thin Ice This Weekend
OPP are reminding snowmobilers, ice fishing enthusiasts and skaters that no ice is safe ice ahead of the weekend.
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Province Confirms 1,258 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
Ontario confirmed 1,258 new cases of the virus this morning and 1,007 resolved cases. Testing numbers continue to be up with over 64,000 tests completed yesterday.
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Last Call for #HunterStrong Online Auction
The #HunterStrong online auction will close at 5:00 p.m. tonight and all of the proceeds will be going towards an expensive cancer treatment for four-year-old Hunter Weston.
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Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine
Health Canada has approved the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for national use.
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Tampon Tuesday Returns with Drive Thru Donation Events
United Way Oxford is going to hold drive thru donation events at local Shoppers Drug Mart locations for this year's Tampon Tuesday fundraiser.
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Woodstock Public Library Reopens Following Lockdown
The Woodstock Public Library reopened it's doors this week with strict COVID-19 protocols.
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Latest COVID-19 Modelling Numbers for Ontario
Ontario could have close to 500 new cases per day by the end of March if we get a handle on the COVID-19 variants.
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Southwestern Public Health Prepares for Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout
The Southwestern Public Health Unit has administered over 2,500 COVID-19 vaccines since January.
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Three People Arrested After Police Standoff in Woodstock
Woodstock Police had a heavy Police Presence on Mill Street for almost 12 hours starting at 11:30 last night. Three people have been arrested and charged with robbery with a firearm.
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Hard Butter in Canada Making International Headlines
The Dairy Farmers of Canada Association is asking producers to stop using palm oil additives in cattle feed as Canadians complain about hard butter.
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Brantford School Closed Because of COVID-19 Outbreak
St. Peter Elementary in Brantford is closed after 7 COVID-19 cases were reported in 7 different cohorts, including a bus and an after school program.
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Ford Government Proposes Changes to the Elections Act
Some of the proposed changes include increasing advance polling days from 5 to 10 and doubling the amount people can donate to a candidate or party and extending third party advertising limits.
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Loader Stolen from a Business on Trussler Road
Police say a loader worth an estimated $45,000 has been stolen from a business in Blandford-Blenheim Township.
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Wheels Off Collisions in Oxford and Middlesex
Remarkable nobody was injured after two wheel off collisions on the 401 yesterday in Oxford and Middlesex. In both cases the transport trucks that lost the wheels were not located.
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The Outbreak at Caressant Care Retirement Home is Over
The outbreak was first declared on January 21st. Over the past month a total of 54 residents and 23 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 15 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Health Unit is reporting 40 active cases after just 3 recoveries yesterday. 11 of the 15 new cases confirmed today are from Aylmer.
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Province Confirms 1,138 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Province also confirmed 45 new cases of COVID-19 variants and 1,094 resolved cases. Testing numbers are up for the second straight day with 66,351 tests completed yesterday.
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Weapons Investigation on Mill Street in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police Service is conducting a weapons investigation on Mill Street and two people have been taken into custody.
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South-West Oxford Launches Child Care Survey
South-West Oxford officials would like to know more about the current child care situation in the Township.
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Zorra Farmer to Start Charity Garden
Jeff King of Zorra Township is looking to start a charity garden for local families in need.
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Virtual Open House for Cycling Master Plan Tonight
You could learn more about the Oxford County Cycling Master Plan and provide your input during a virtual open house tonight at 7:00 p.m.
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TVDSB Launches Attendance Review for Woodstock Schools
The Thames Valley District School Board has launched a major attendance review for all Woodstock public schools.
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Projects Selected for the Rural Economic Development Program
Minister Hardeman announced 16 local projects that will qualify for the $800,000 Rural Economic Development Program.
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Theft From Vehicle Arrest in Woodstock
A 31 year old man from Woodstock was arrested after police say they caught him stealing from a vehicle.
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PSW Recruitment Drive in Ontario
The Province announced funding today that would cover tuition and allow future PSW's to graduate in 6 months for up to 6,000 new students.
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WPS Arrest Two People After Finding a Stolen Vehicle and Weapons
A 32 year old man from Southwold and a 21 year old woman from Woodstock have been arrested after police found a stolen vehicle and weapons in Woodstock.
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Possible Gas Leak on Henry Street
Woodstock Firefighters are at the scene of a reported gas leak on Henry Street.
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No New Cases of COVID-19 Today in the Southwestern Public Health Region
The Health Unit also confirmed 7 resolved cases, meaning we are down to just 28 active cases in the region, with just over half of them in Woodstock.
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Vaccine Distribution for Seniors Over 80 to Start on March 22nd
It could be until June before some seniors in Ontario get vaccinated as retired General Rick Hillier offered a vaccine distribution update this morning.
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Four People Arrested for Child Luring After Police Conduct Project Derby
In 3 days with Project Derby, police found 36 people who were willing to engage in sexual conversations with minors. During the pandemic complaints about online sexual exploitation of children are up 88%.
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Province Confirms 1,045 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The positivity rate today is 1.9% after the Province confirmed 1,054 new cases after completing 54,852 tests yesterday.
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OCL to Host Presentation Highlighting Local Black History
The Oxford County Library will host a Facebook Live presentation on Black History tonight at 7:00 p.m.
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UTRCA Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
Alan Dale and Brian Petrie will serve as the new Chair and Vice Chair of the UTRCA Board of Directors.
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COVID-19 Testing Numbers Down in Southwestern Public Health Region
The Southwestern Public Health Unit is currently averaging about 4,000 COVID-19 tests per week.
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House Fire in Stratford Under Investigation
Three people were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries after a house fire in Stratford this morning on Borden Street.
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Make Sure to Clear an Area for Your Garbage and Recycling Pickup
The best place to place your garbage and recycling for collection is in an area that has been cleared of snow.
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Missing Child in Mt. Brydges
UPDATE: Sophia has been located safe and sound. SCPS would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
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Town of Tillsonburg Well Represented at Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
The Town of Tillsonburg will be meeting with the Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney this week at the virtual Ontario Good Roads Association Conference.
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No Ice is Safe Ice
Acting Sargent Ed Sanchuk offers some snowmobile safety tips after a close call in a pond yesterday in Blandford-Blenheim Township.
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Emergency Order Offering Cheap Hydro Rates Expires Today
If you were planning on doing laundry or running the dishwasher today, you might want to hold off until 7:00 pm as the 24-7 off peak rate is officially over.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 6 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
SW Public Health also confirmed 11 resolved cases, meaning we are down to 35 active cases total for the region, with nearly half of them from Woodstock.
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Province Confirms 975 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
Ontario is back under 1,000 daily new cases with 975 confirmed this morning and 1,002 resolved cases.
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Southwestern Public Health Addresses Vaccine Availability
The COVID-19 vaccine is not available for the general public yet, but Southwestern Public Health is hoping to have more information about the next round of eligibility sometime soon.
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Charges Laid Following Suspicious Person Report in Woodstock
A 35-year-old woman from Woodstock is facing a list of charges including possession of break in instruments and three counts of failing to comply with probation.
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OCL Releases Video Highlighting Ingersoll Connection to Underground Railroad
It's the final week of Black History Month and the Oxford County Library has posted a video all about Ingersoll's connection to the underground railroad.
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Oxford County Partners with Conestoga College for PSW FAST Program
Applications are now being accepted for the PSW FAST Program at Woodingford Lodge.
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Tourism Oxford Launches Partnership Program for Businesses
Tourism Oxford has launched a new partnership program for local businesses serving tourists.
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Revenue Budget Talks Begin in Woodstock
Woodstock City Council will discuss a proposed Revenue Budget this week and it currently includes a 2.51% residential tax rate increase.
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Interview With Minister of Children and Women's Issues Jill Dunlop
Minister Dunlop joined Heart FM to talk about Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the $307 million dollar investment from the Province to combat human trafficking and how this issue is much more prevalent than many realize.
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Attempted ATM Theft in Waterford
Police are searching for two suspects who tried to steal an ATM from the TD bank in Waterford early Sunday morning.
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Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser in Woodstock Has Raised Over $77,000
221 people took to the streets of Woodstock on Saturday for the first annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Oxford's only homeless shelter, The Inn, run by Operation Sharing.
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Watermain Break on Norwich Ave and Juliana Drive
Residents and businesses in the area of Norwich Ave and Juliana Drive and south of the 401 are dealing with low water pressure right now as crews try to repair a watermain break.
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No New Cases of COVID-19 Today in the Southwestern Public Health Region
The Southwestern Public Health Unit also confirmed 3 resolved cases, meaning we are down to just 40 active cases in our region.
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Arson in Woodstock
Woodstock Police are investigating a suspicious fire that completely destroyed an International 40S truck worth an estimated $70,000.
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Province Confirms 1,058 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
The Province also confirmed 1,083 resolved cases this morning and 5 new cases of COVID-19 variants over the weekend.
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Snowmobile Breaks Through Ice in Blandford-Blenheim
A 26-year-old man from Woodstock is lucky to be alive after his snowmobile broke through some ice in Blandford-Blenheim.
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Norwich Medical Centre Reports Declining Patient Wait List
The patient waitlist for the Norwich Medical Centre is down to just over 100 people.
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Bus Cancellations for Oxford County
The buses have been cancelled for students in the TVDSB, LCDSB, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Woodstock Christian School this morning.
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Bids Open for #HunterStrong Online Auction
You can now bid in an online auction for four-year-old Hunter Weston. All of the proceeds will help pay for an expensive cancer treatment.
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Positive Case of COVID-19 at Central Public School
The TVDSB has reported a positive case of COVID-19 at Central Public School in Woodstock.
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Winter Weather Travel Advisory in Effect
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Oxford County and Brant County.
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Southwestern Public Health Confirms 2 New Cases on Sunday
Southwestern Public Health reported only two new cases of COVID-19 yesterday bringing the total number of ongoing cases to 43.
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Minivan and Maintenance Truck Collide in Perth County
A 72 year old woman was charged with fail to yield after a crash just outside of St.Marys
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Truck and Tractor Pull Roars Into Norwich
The Norwich Optimist Truck and Tractor Pull features lots of horsepower and fun for all ages
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Hunt Continues For Land for Ingersoll Rec Centre
The committee for the new Ingersoll Rec Centre is considering more land options to host the centre.
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County Discusses Courthouse Security Costs
Oxford County Council is considering ways to help Woodstock pay for security at the courthouse.
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Web Chat With the Mayor
Check out the latest edition of Web Chat With the Mayor
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Suspicious Death in Princeton Has More Questions Than Answers
Oxford OPP have confirmed that the deceased in a suspicious death is a 31 year old mom from Drumbo.
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Union Gas Donates $1,000 to Woodstock Fire Department
Union Gas is donating cash to help the local Fire Department spread their fire prevention messages.
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Cruise Into Southside Every Thursday Night
Cruise nights are happening every Thursday this August at Southside park.
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Stop Organ Harvesting
City Hall in Woodstock was the site of a protest aimed to raise awareness about an ugly situation happening in China.
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Lochhead Heading to Japan
The Friendly City will be well represented at an invitational skating event happening in Japan.
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OPP Enforce Provincial Curfew for Youngsters
Parents are being reminded about the provincial curfew in effect for young people.
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Maintaining Your 72 Hour Emergency Kit
The Woodstock Fire Department reminds everyone to keep their 72 Hour Emergency Kit up to date all year long.
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Post-Mortem Results Deem Death 'Suspicious'
Post-mortem results in a sudden death investigation now has police treating the death as 'suspicious'
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Deadly Weekend on the Roads
Police are livid after a deadly weekend on our roads claimed eight lives.
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Oxford Lions Give Back
The Oxford Lions Club has made a big donation to support some local causes including Sakura House.
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Vehicle Entries on the Rise in Woodstock
Police are reminding the public to lock your doors and roll up your windows after a rash of vehicle entries in Woodstock.
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GoFundMe Account for Jessica Rowe
The family of a missing woman from Drumbo who is presumed dead are still searching for answers.
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Craft Brewery Readies For Soft Launch
Oxford's own Upper Thames Brewing Company is looking forward to giving people a taste of what's to come.
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Scammers Prey on 'Invincible' Millennials
Millennials may be easy targets for scammers due to snap decisions and a feeling of invincibility.
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Swimmer Knocked Unconsciousness At Port Stanley
A woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after hitting her head while swimming.
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Wanted Man Known to Frequent London and Brantford Areas
The public is encouraged to keep their eyes out for a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant.
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Heat Warning Issued for Oxford County
Try to find ways to stay cool this week as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the region.
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Local Home Cook Competing to Become MasterChef
The dream is still alive for a home cook from Woodstock with aspirations to be the next MasterChef Canada.
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Quebec Wins U21 Nationals in Tavistock
Crowds were full all week long and they got to see some really entertaining ball with teams from across the Country.
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Two Injured in Perth County Crash
Two women from East Zorra-Tavistock suffered minor injuries after a crash in Perth County.
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Holy Cowapolooza!
Woodstock is getting ready for three days of fun, food, entertainment, and - of course - cows!
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Oxford Teams Head To National Fast Pitch Championships
Teams from Innerkip and Tavistock will be making Oxford proud at the Canadian Fast Pitch Championships.
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Watch vs. Warning And When To Head For Cover
Environment Canada reminds everyone to heed special weather alerts as we remember the 1979 tornadoes.
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Woman Found Unresponsive on Canning Road
Police are investigating after finding a deceased woman in a parked car on Canning Road.
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Shadow Night Fundraiser August 8th
The Move With Grace Dance Studio will be helping bus tables at Kelsey's in Woodstock to raise money for a trip to Spain.
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The RCMP Musical Ride is Coming to Tavistock
The event is sponsored by the Tavistock Agricultural Society and will be taking place on Monday August 15th.
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Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Accepting Nominations for the Business Awards of Excellence
There are 11 awards up for grabs including the trades person of the year award and the community involvement award.
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Woodstock's Mayor Was In San Francisco For A Renewable Energy Conference
Woodstock Mayor, Trevor Birtch was invited to a San Francisco presentation to share what our community is doing to reach their goals.
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U14 Ontario Championships In Innerkip This Weekend
They are hosting the tournament and having a silent auction on Saturday to help fund a trip to Nationals.
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Weather Too Hot For Animals To Be Kept In Car
A hot car is no place for your pet, leave them at home!
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The Move Over Campaign Results Are In
Brant County OPP released the results from their Move Over Campaign.
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The U-21 Men's Fast Pitch Championship Is In Full Swing In Tavistock
The Under 21 Men's Fast Pitch Championship is heading into playoffs over the weekend.
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Bail Hearing For Flavius Miron Pushed Back Again
Flavius Miron will appear in court next week via video call in hopes to schedule a bail hearing.
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Smoke Free Movie Night
People of all ages are welcome to enjoy a viewing of the new Jungle Book movie tonight on an inflatable screen.
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Dragon Boats Set to Take Over Pittock
The Woodstock Rotary Club is getting ready for their 19th annual Dragon Boat Festival.
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Bail Hearing For Woodstock Man Charged With Manslaughter
A 24 year old man from Woodstock charged with manslaughter will have another bail hearing this morning.
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Changes Have Been Made To Woodstock Transit
The changes to the Woodstock Transit system started on Tuesday.
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Perth County OPP Release Traffic Statistics From The Long Weekend
The Perth County OPP have released their traffic statistics from the Civic long weekend.
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A Woodstonian Wants to be the Next MasterChef Canada
A home cook from Woodstock is heading to Toronto in hopes of becoming the next MasterChef Canada.
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Get Ready for Streetfest
A good portion of downtown Woodstock will be closed off to traffic this weekend as the City celebrates Streetfest 2016.
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A Storm is Brewing in Tillsonburg
Players have committed and the roster is almost set for the Tillsonburg Hurricanes.
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It's in You to Give
Canadian Blood Services is hoping for a better turnout today for their blood donor clinic in Woodstock.
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Golf Carts Stolen from Happy Hills Resort
Golf carts and batteries have been stolen from the Happy Hills Resort in Zorra Township.
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Heat Warning Issued for Oxford County
A heat warning has been issued for the region with day time highs tomorrow expected to feel like 38 degrees.
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Transport Collides With Pedestrian at Food Basics Parking Lot
A woman is facing serious injuries after a collision with a transport truck at a local grocery store.
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Crime Spree in Thamesford
Oxford OPP are investigating after a number of break and enters in the Village of Thamesford over the Long Weekend.
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Drinking and Driving on the 401
Police were tipped off about a possible drunk driver heading Eastbound on the 401.
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Gas Prices Drop Nationwide
The price of gas nationwide dropped about 0.7 cents a litre last week, to an average of about 99.5 cents a litre.
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17 Years Of Club 33 In Norwich
Club 33 has been a popular after school basketball program in Norwich for 17 years.
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When Thunder Roars Head Indoors
A meteorologist with Environment Canada is offering safety tips for anyone in a thunderstorm after a Tillsonburg man was killed by lightning earlier this week.
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Boat Stolen in Paris
A 1972 Evinrude boat has been stolen from a driveway in Paris.
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Break In at Local Roots in the Park
Local Roots in the Park was the victim of a break and Enter at Southside Park.
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Gas and Dash in Dorchester
Police are looking for a man who did a gas and dash at the Husky in Dorchester.
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Norwich Woman Wins Big With Instant Keno
A woman from Norwich was at the cottage when she realized she had won $50,000.
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Rosie And The Riveters Coming To Woodstock
The quartet Rosie and the Riveters will hit the stage at Rose Hill Farm on August 5th.
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OCIPT Hosting Summer Day Camps
The Oxford County Injury Prevention Team will be hosting summer day camps for kids.
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U21 Men's Canadian Fastball Championship Kick Off In Tavistock
The opening ceremonies for the 2016 U21 Men's Canadian Fastball Championship will take place on Tuesday August 2nd at 6pm in Tavistock.
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Woodstock Spiderman's Big Birthday Bash!
Woodstock Spiderman will have a birthday party in Southside Park on August 6th.
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Three Week Bullwinkles Hiatus
Bullwinkles Eatery is going on a three week break and will reopen on August 23rd.
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Lightning Kills Tillsonburg Man
52 year old David Johnson is dead after he was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon.
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Woodstock Police Annual Report For 2015
The Annual Report for 2015 contains details about the city of Woodstock's crime rate.
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Medical Certificate Taken Away From Woodstock Doctor
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has taken Dr. Judi Marcin's medical certificate away.
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Big Canoe Launches At Sharon Creek Conservation Area
The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation will be using the big canoe for community development and to teach youth the importance of working together.
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Think Before You Jump
OPP say jumping into bodies of water can be dangerous if you don't know how deep the water is.
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Norwich Otterville Lions Club Disbanded
The Norwich Otterville Lions Club disbanded on June 30th due to a lack of new members.
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Woodstock Police Investigate Snack Bar Break In
Woodstock Police officers say a food booth in Southside Park was broken into early Saturday morning.
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Tillsonburg Man Charged After Vehicle Break & Enters
19 year old Dustin Helmer-Taylor of Tillsonburg is facing numerous charges after OPP officers received reports of vehicle break and enters in his hometown.
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OPP Conduct Operation Dry Water
OPP officers will be patrolling the waters this long weekend, looking for impaired drivers and making sure boats have the proper equipment on board.
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Woodstock Museum Exhibit Features Local Sports History
The Woodstock Museum is currently displaying an exhibit featuring the 20 year history of the Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame.
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Summer Activities At Otterville Library
The Otterville Library will be offering different activities for all ages over the next couple of weeks.
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Missing Person Found
Woodstock Police say 19 year old David Andrew Lichty was safely located in London.
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Missing Person in Woodstock
19 year old David Andrew Lichty has been missing since Tuesday.
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Covert Officers Catch Distracted Drivers in Ingersoll
17 people were charged with distracted driving in Ingersoll this week.
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Justice For Jed
A bail hearing for a Woodstock man charged with manslaughter has been delayed for the third week in a row.
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Move Over - It's the Law
The OPP reports drivers have been getting slack when it comes to moving over for emergency vehicles.
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Bare Cupboards At Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is asking people to donate to the food bank as their stocks begin to dwindle in the summer months.
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Man Accused of Manslaughter Back In Court
A 24 year old man charged with manslaughter will be back in court for a bail hearing this morning.
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Fatal Crash on Highway 24
One man has died and two other people were taken to hospital after a collision on Highway 24.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Oxford
Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Oxford and Brant Counties.
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Woodstock Police Will be on High Patrol This Weekend
The Woodstock Police will be targeting impaired and distracted drivers over the long weekend.
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West Nile Virus Found in Perth County
Mosquitoes in Perth County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Officer Striker Takes a Bite out of Crime
Officer Striker visited the Heart FM Studios and this three minute video shows him in action.
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Theft at Brunner Stone Supply Company
Police are investigating after an overnight theft at a Stone Supply Company in Brunner.
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Contest Opens For Junior Fire Chief
The Woodstock Fire Department is getting ready to welcome a new Jr Fire Chief and Jr Deputy Fire Chief
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Maternity Home Searches for Volunteers
A non profit organization providing shelter and support to pregnant and parenting women is looking for some help.
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Know Your Status, Get Tested, Learn Your Options
Oxford County Public Health is encouraging everyone to get tested for free as part of World Hepatitis Day.
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Three Injured In Perth Crash
Two people suffered major injuries during a crash at an intersection in Perth County.
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Carnation Sales Will Support Local CMHA
Floral Occasions in Ingersoll are trying to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Oxford County.
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Camp Sites Filling Up Fast
Pittock is already booked for the Long Weekend and only a few campsites remain at other local Conservation areas.
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Police Target Speeders in Zorra and East Zorra-Tavistock
A traffic analysis study has identified Zorra and East Zorra-Tavistock as a problem area for collisions in Oxford County.
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Smoke Free Movie Night Goes Wild
This year's free Smoke Free Movie Night will feature the new live action Jungle Book.
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Beachville Museum Celebrates Local Roots
The Beachville Museum invites everyone to come out over the summer and learn about our local history.
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Optimist Club Bids Fond Farewell After 36 Years
The East Oxford-Oxford Centre Optimist Club has a lot to look back on and be proud of as they say goodbye.
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Woodstock Police Briefs
Woodstock Police were busy with break and enters, multiple pets left in cars, and are now investigating a suspicious person.
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Ultra High Speed Internet Coming to Rural Ontario
Oxford County and other rural areas in Southwestern Ontario will have better access to the internet in the near future.
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Burn Ban Still in Effect
Oxford County still has a burn ban in place.
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OPP Briefs
Briefs include Grande Prairie speeder and a man who was woken up to the sound of his truck being stolen.
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Woodstock Sports Hall Of Fame Exhibit
The grand opening of the Woodstock Sports Hall of Fame exhibit at the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site will take place on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm.
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Embro Truck and Tractor Pull This Weekend
Oxford Junior Farmers will be hosting the 11th annual Embro Truck and Tractor Pull on July 29th and 30th this year.
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Informing Children About Potential Neighbourhood Dangers
Oxford OPP officers want parents and guardians to sit down with their kids and teens, to talk about potential dangers in their community.
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CNE Ambassador Could Hail From Oxford
Three women from Oxford County are in the mix to become the CNE ambassador to the fairs.
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StreetFest Set to Take Over Downtown Woodstock
Jack de Keyser, and The Spoons will be among 30 different acts performing during Streetfest in Woodstock this year.
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Bikers Ride to Honour Tori Stafford
The 5th annual Memorial Ride for Tori Stafford drew plenty of bikers and community support on Saturday.
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Extensive Damage at Northdale Public School
A quick response from firefighters helped save the Northdale Public School from burning down.
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Active Death Investigation in Ingersoll
Police are investigating a death at Memorial Park in Ingersoll, at this time they do not think the death was suspicious.
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Fundraising Efforts Going Strong for the Local CMHA
Canadian Mental Health Association of Oxford has almost reached their $150,000 fundraising goal for 2016.