Local News
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SWPH Says No to Merger
Southwestern Public Health has turned down a voluntary merger. It would have involved Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.
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Backlash Faced After Bylaw Talks
There were some comments after the Oxford County Pride President spoke to County Council regarding a potential bylaw.
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Oxford County to Advocate for Better Rail Service
Better rail transportation is included in Oxford County's Strategic Plan.
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Woodstonian Wins Big Off Scratch Ticket
Barbara Stevenson won a $250,000 top prize while playing Instant Crossword Deluxe.
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UPDATE: Westbound Lanes Reopen Following Fatal Crash
Police closed the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Culloden Line and Putnam Road for several hours this morning.
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Tillsonburg to Host Game 7 of WOHSL Cup Tonight
The Tillsonburg Thunder will battle the Alvinston Killer Bees for the WOSHL Super League Cup tonight.
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Advanced Polls Open for Norwich Byelection Tomorrow
People living in Ward 1 will be able to cast their ballot at the Springford Community Hall tomorrow.
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Sexual Assault Investigation on Mile Hill Trail
The Brant OPP would like people using the Mile Hill trail system close to Rest Acres Road to be extra vigilant.
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Blood for Byers Event is in Woodstock
Giving blood is always needed. Today, you will not only help save lives but fulfill the wish of Kelly Byers.
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Thamesford Man Caught for Impaired Driving
A late-night traffic stop in Ingersoll resulted in a 25-year-old Thamesford man being charged with impaired driving.
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STAGES Program Brings Shows to Theatre Woodstock
In May, there will be two groups each bringing a performance to the stage of Theatre Woodstock.
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Bob Cole Dies at the Age of 90
Hockey fans listened to him deliver NHL games for decades
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County Discusses Safety Concerns During Pride Events
Oxford County Pride would like Oxford County to prevent protests from happening within 150 metres of libraries during Pride events this June.
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BBBS of Oxford Calling for Mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County has a waitlist of over 150 youth, and mentors are needed.
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OCNVA Preparing for Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration
The OCNVA will remember the more than 1,700 men who lost their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Woodstock Sports Fields Not Open Yet
Woodstock's local parks and sports fields will be opening on Wednesday May 1st.
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Sister Cities Logo Finalists
You have until Monday to vote do your favourite.
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New Coaches Coming to Tavistock Braves
A new season will bring new coaches for the Tavistock Braves.
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Norfolk OPP Investigation Leads to Charge
After a group was talking, and threats were made against Delhi District Secondary School, Norfolk OPP started to investigate.
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U14 Girls Oxford Attack Continue Season
The U14 Oxford Attack Girls team will have two tournaments left for the season.
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Province Increasing Speed Limit on 10 Sections of Highways
Ten areas will have their speed limit increased to 110 kilometres per hour, including Highway 403 from Woodstock to Brantford.
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EZT Strategic Plan Survey Closing Soon
East Zorra-Tavistock residents have until Wednesday May 1st to fill out the online survey.
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Realtors Care Food Drives Returns!
Members of the WITAAR will be collecting donations for the Salvation Army food banks.
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Plattsville Celebrates New Housing Complex
The 30-unit housing complex on Mill Street East includes 22 affordable housing units.
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Two Have Licence Suspensions in Oxford
It was not a great day for two people in Tillsonburg. They both had their licences suspended and vehicles towed.
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False 9-1-1 Calls Hit Norfolk County
Over 1,100 calls have been made to the OPP. The Norfolk Detachment is investigating after responding to a call yesterday at 12:15 a.m.
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Woodstock Choralaires Hosting 70s Themed Show
A night of 70s music is hitting the stage at Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday.
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Thamesford Tim Hortons Accepting Smile Cookie Preorders
Those who preorder two dozen Smile Cookies from the Thamesford Tim Hortons will be entered for a chance to win $150 worth of gift cards.
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Three Vehicle Crash Investigation in Brant
Three vehicles collided on Cockshutt Road, sending two people to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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News Poll: Blood Donation
With the Blood for Byers blood drive coming up this Thursday, the latest news poll asks if you have ever donated blood before.
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WCI Red Players Present: Concert for the Cure 2024
The Concert for the Cure is happening this Friday in the newly renovated WCI auditorium.
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Oxford Resident Charged with Shoplifting
A 56-year-old from Oxford was arrested by the Norfolk OPP in Simcoe Sunday afternoon.
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Earth Day is Celebrated in Woodstock
Multiple groups came to share their green initiatives at the Woodstock Hospital.
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One Man Charged after Fraudulent Activity
A Peterborough man has been charged after taking part in fraudulent activity in Paris.
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Norfolk OPP Catch Impaired Driver
It was not a good start to the weekend for a Port Colborne man.
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Woodstock Navy Club Welcomes Universal Washroom
The universal washroom will benefit families and people with mobility issues.
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Oxford County Waste Survey Closing Soon
The online survey will close on Tuesday April 30th.
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Woodstock Receives Award for Lifesaving Program
The Scarborough Cup is always presented to the municipality with the largest lifesaving program for a population ranging from 10,000 to 50,000.
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OPP Investigating Door-to-Door Sales
Police have some tips for dealing with door-to-door salespeople.
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Stolen Car Spotted in Waterloo Region
A 2023 Toyota Corolla was reported stolen in Woodstock on Thursday April 18th.
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Woodstock Receives Fourth-Quarter Payment from OLG
The city has received $1,618,458 from the OLG this past fiscal year, which started in April 2023 and ended last month.
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Oxford Attack U-19 Boys Vying for Spot in OBXL
If they win two games on Sunday, the Oxford Attack U-19 boys could become the second team in Oxford Attack history to qualify for the OBXL.
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Voting Open for Oxford Reads 2024
It's a partnership between the Woodstock Public Library and the Oxford County Library.
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South Gate Expansion Expected to Begin this Summer
The multi-million dollar expansion will double the size of the seniors centre.
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Battle of the Badges this Sunday
The puck will drop at 7:00 p.m. at Tillsonburg Memorial Arena this Sunday.
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Two Charged in Woodstock Drug Bust
Woodstock Police seized $32,910 worth of suspected fentanyl and $575 worth of Canadian cash.
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UPDATE: LPS Constable Faces Three Charges
The 35-year-old LPS Constable was off-duty when he was charged by the Middlesex OPP.
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Premier Fumes Over Gas Price Increase
Doug Ford pointed out there's been no change in places like Chicago or Minnesota
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Dairy Capital Run Returns to Discovery Farm Woodstock
All of the proceeds will help purchase fetal monitors for the Maternal Care Department at the Woodstock Hospital.
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Golf Carts Stolen and Damaged in Ingersoll
Someone damaged one golf cart and stole another sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. yesterday.
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Rural Engagement Survey Closing Soon
You have until May 1st to fill out the Oxford County Library's Rural Engagement Survey.
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Tickets Available for Woodstock Mayor's Breakfast
Mayor Jerry Acchione will deliver his State of the City address and take questions from the audience.
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Oxford MP Responds to Federal Budget
"Canadians want real action, not over promises funded by their credit cards." - Oxford MP Arpan Khanna
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - April 17th
A pair of stolen vehicles in Norfolk County has OPP looking for answers.
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Gas Hike on the Horizon for Ontario
Gas prices could be going up 14 cents a litre in Ontario and Quebec.
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Crime Stoppers Launches Virtual Jail & Bail Fundrasier
You can pay to bail the culprits out of jail or keep them in.
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Impaired Driver Busted in Ingersoll
OPP officers arrested an impaired driver while they were on foot patrol in the Thames Street area.
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Local Realtor Wins National Realtors Care Award
Kelly Byers is a local realtor who is known for her volunteer efforts in Oxford County.
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Budget 2024 Tabled in Ottawa
The Opposition Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois will not be supporting it, while the NDP is undecided.
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Local U18 Girls Hockey Teams Wins Gold
It was the ending to the season the U18 B Woodstock Wildcats wanted. They came home provincial champions.
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OPP Investigate Mischief in SWOX
Damage to farm equipment has Oxford OPP investigating. The incident took place last month between the 1st and 21st.
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WPS Searching for Stolen Truck
A truck was stolen from a business in Woodstock. The incident took place this past Saturday.
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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Delhi
There was a Norfolk OPP presence in the areas of Gibralter Street in Delhi.
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OCL to Celebrate Oxford Local History Day
Events are planned at the Ingersoll library and the Tillsonburg library this Saturday.
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OCNVA Receives Grant to Support Fishing Derbies
The funding will help purchase more and feed the fish in the pond outside the Navy Club.
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Introducing eDash at TDMH and Alexandra Hospital
eDash is an electronic patient access and flow dashboard.
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Federal Budget Day on Parliament Hill
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget at 4:00 p.m.
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Volunteer Board Members Needed for Local Hospitals
The Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll and the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital are on the hunt for two new joint board members to aid in oversight and accountability.
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Brightside Youth Hub Set To Become Fully Funded
The Brightside Youth Hub is receiving funding through YWHO, aiming to support youth through mental health supports, education, employment, and more.
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Interview with Mayor Jerry Acchione - April 15th 2024
This week's Woodstock City Council meeting will have a large focus on attainable housing.
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Trojans on the Brink of Elimination
Thamesford fell to Lakeshore 6-2 on Friday and 6-0 yesterday.
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Mentors Needed for BBBS Oxford Group Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County is looking for volunteers for the Go Girls, Game On, and All Play programs.
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Large Item Collection Underway for Oxford County
Large item collection is wrapping up in Ingersoll this week and will begin in Zorra Township next week.
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First Installment of Canada Carbon Rebate Expected Today
Expect it if you filed your 2023 taxes before March 15th
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Canada Wins Gold at Women's Hockey Championship
Ella Shelton continues to make Oxford County proud.
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UPDATE: Search Continues Over One Year Later
William was first reported missing on March 27th, 2023.
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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.