Local News
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Holiday Closures in Woodstock
It is that time of year, the holidays are upon us, and that means closures in the City of Woodstock.
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Multiple Charges Laid to Woodstock Man
It is a long list of charges that a 29-year-old Woodstock man is facing after multiple police agencies conducted an investigation.
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Fog Advisory Issued for Oxford
You could run into some dense fog patches on the roads this morning.
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Tip Tuesday with Oxford OPP - December 2025
Constable Matt Foster was in the Heart FM studio with Sergeant Ed Sanchuk for the December edition of Tip Tuesday.
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Holiday Waste Collection Tips from Oxford County
Oxford County has some tips to make sure the Christmas holiday doesn't go to waste.
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UPDATE: CFIA Reports 20 Illnesses Connected to Recall
The affected products could be contaminated with E. coli.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Highway Hit-and-Run
The Oxford OPP have laid charges a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.
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Charges Laid after Altercation in Delhi
The Norfolk OPP have laid charges after responding to an altercation on William Street in Delhi.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 22nd, 2025
The Oxford OPP have laid charges in a pair of incidents and are investigating a suspicious fire.
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PJHL Recap - Dec 19th to Dec 21st
The Navy Vets are on top of the Doherty Division standings after celebrating two wins over the weekend.
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Operation Sharing to Host Christmas Day
It's for those who require a warm meal and/or companionship.
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Two Woodstonians Face Drug Trafficking Charges
Police seized over $2,000 worth of cocaine, a crossbow and four replica firearms.
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One Killed in Highway 401 Crash
One passenger died, another suffered non-life threatening injuries, and the driver sustained minor injuries.
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Charges Laid After OPP Officers Injured
Two people have been arrested and one of them faces a list of charges.
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PJHL Preview - Dec. 19th to Dec. 21st
The Oxford County teams in the PJHL will finish up their schedules and head into the holiday break this weekend.
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WPS Release Festive RIDE Campaign Results
Woodstock Police officers have laid 13 impaired charges since November 20th.
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Online Survey Launched for Mount Elgin Park
The Township has released two concept designs for the new park.
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Week Four Results for Festive RIDE Campaign
OPP officers have laid 832 impaired driving charges across the province.
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Oxford County Reminds Businesses to Register for Curbside Collection
Those who are not eligible for the province's recycling program can register to have their recycling picked up by the county.
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Special Weather Statement Issued for Oxford County
The potential for 10 to 20 millimetres of rain has caused a special weather statement from Environment Canada.
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Applications Open for Charity of Choice
WITAAR will select one local charity to support in 2026.
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Christmas Community Free Table this Saturday
Those experiencing financial hardships will be able to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner this Saturday.
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OPP Share Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive Results
That's about 1,200 pounds of food and about $100 cash for families in need in Tillsonburg.
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - December 18th, 2025
Norfolk OPP briefs include four stolen trucks and an impaired driver.
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Impaired Driver Charged in Woodstock
A R.I.D.E. check in Woodstock results in one man being charged.
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OPP Investigating Stolen Snowmobile
The public is being asked for their help in identifying who might be responsible for stealing a snowmobile in Norwich Township.
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New Library Program is Rolling Out
The Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library have partnered to create a new reciprocal borrowing program.
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Holiday Safety Tips from WFD
The Woodstock Fire Department has some tips to make sure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - December 17th, 2025
Briefs include an impaired driver and a man arrested in connection to multiple outstanding Criminal Code offences.
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Tillsonburg Man Charged in Lambton County Crash
The 32-year-old is facing impaired driving charges.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Tillsonburg Gas Theft
Police say someone left a Tillsonburg gas station without paying for gas.
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Winter Reminders from WFD
The winter weather is up and down, and that has the Woodstock Fire Department sending out reminders.
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SWPH Reports High Influenza Risk
There's a higher risk for older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.
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Deputy Warden Appointed for 2026
If Warden Marcus Ryan is unavailable in 2026, Bernia Martin will step in as the Deputy Warden of Oxford County.
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Handbags for Hospice to Shimmer for Sakura House
The disco-themed event is scheduled for Friday February 6th, 2026.
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Beachville Museum Employee Receives Award
Sidney Williams was presented with the Ontario Historical Society's Dorthy Duncan Leadership in Heritage Award.
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SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
The nighttime low is set to drop to minus 14, and the wind chill will make it feel like minus 22. That is why the cold weather alert has been issued.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 15th 2025
The Oxford OPP has laid numerous charges following separate incidents across the County.
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White Christmas Not Guaranteed for Oxford
We have lots of snow in Oxford County at the moment, but will it stick around for Christmas?
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PJHL Recap - Dec 12th to Dec 14th
The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Thamesford Trojans sit on top of their division standings.
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Holiday Safety Tips from OCAR
The holiday season can be an exciting time of the year, even for your pet.
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Paris Man Charged with Impaired
Police could smell alcohol in his breath Thursday evening.
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Rob Reiner Dead at 78
His death is being treated as a homicide.
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Christmas Lights Stolen in Ingersoll
The Oxford OPP is currently investigating after unknown suspects stole Christmas lights in Centennial Park.
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UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
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PJHL Preview - Dec. 12th to Dec. 14th
It is getting close to the Christmas break for the Oxford County teams in the PJHL.
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Tour of Lights Begins this Weekend
City buses will take people through Woodstock to see all of the beautiful Christmas lights this Sunday.
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Drunk Drivers Charged in Woodstock
Woodstock Police charged three impaired drivers in three separate incidents over the past three days.
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Week Three Results for Festive RIDE Campaign
The Oxford OPP laid 13 impaired driving charges and issued two warn range suspensions.
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Woodstock Passes 2026 Capital Budget
Woodstock City Council approved about $29 million worth of projects in the 2026 capital budget.
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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.
