Local News
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Homeowner Charged After Fire at Residence
A homeowner in Woodstock had to pay a fine, among other costs, after pleading guilty to charges.
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PJHL Preview - Jan. 16th to Jan. 18th
It is the second weekend of action in the PJHL for the teams in Oxford County.
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Woodstock Receives Third Quarter Payment from OLG
The $415,370 cheque is for hosting Gateway Casinos.
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Pizza for a Purpose Supporting Crime Stoppers
Tickets cost $25 for adults or $20 for kids with a portion of the proceeds going to Crime Stoppers of Oxford County.
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Hundreds of Crashes Reported Following Recent Snowfall
OPP officers in southwestern Ontario responded to 217 crashes between 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 4:00 p.m. yesterday.
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Fail to Remain Leads to Charges in Ingersoll
A Strathroy resident has gotten in trouble in Oxford County after fleeing from the scene of a collision.
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Interview with the Warden - January 15th, 2026
Warden Marcus Ryan is looking forward to the ROMA Conference in Toronto next week.
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Stunt Driver Charged in Brant County
Police say the vehicle was going 139 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone.
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SIU Discontinues Woodstock Investigation
The SIU found no reasonable grounds to charge a Woodstock Police officer.
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Significant Snowfall Closes Schools in Oxford
Lots of schools in Oxford County are closed today due to the weather.
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Ingersoll Adopts Municipal Budget for 2026
Ingersoll Town Council has adopted a budget for 2026, with a tax rate increase of 1.98 percent.
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SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
Nighttime lows are set to drop to minus 15, and the wind chill will make it feel like minus 23. That is why the cold weather alert has been issued.
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Brant OPP Investigating Fraud in Burford
Another reminder is going out after Brant OPP received a report of fraud in Burford.
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Salvation Army Kettles Raise Almost $63,000
They had 48 volunteers collecting donations at the five kettle locations in Woodstock and Norwich over the holidays.
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Shots Fired in Brant County Neighbourhood
No one was hurt after two suspects fired several rounds at a home in St. George early yesterday morning.
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CNOY Returns to Oxford County Next Month
Walks will be held in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg on Saturday, February 28th.
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SWPH Investigating Dog Bite
There is an investigation underway regarding a dog bite incident that happened in Woodstock.
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WOWC Elects New Chair
Warden of Oxford County, Marcus Ryan, has been appointed to a new role with the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus.
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Woodstonian Charged with Impaired
Police found someone slumped in the drivers seat of a vehicle that was revving its engine in a parking lot.
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Princeton Woman Heading to Germany for Spinal Surgery
A GoFundMe page looks to support a Princeton woman as she receives life changing spinal surgery in Germany.
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SWPH Reports Post-Holiday Rise of Flu Cases
Southwestern Public Health says the current positivity rate is higher than the past two flu seasons.
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WPS Briefs - Jan. 12th, 2026
Multiple charges were laid by the Woodstock Police in separate incidents.
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Interview with Mayor Jerry Acchione - Jan. 12th 2026
It was the first Morning Show interview with Mayor Jerry Acchione of 2026, and it was packed with information.
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News Poll: Winter Olympics 2026
Are you excited to watch the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?
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Elimination Draw and Fish Fry Returns to Lions Auditorium
Elimination Draw tickets are $100 each and Fish Fry tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 each.
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PJHL Recap - Jan 9th to Jan 11th
The Woodstock Navy Vets remain on top of the Doherty Division standings.
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WITAAR Releases December Wrap Up
WITAAR sold 102 units in December, bringing the grand total for 2025 to 1,631.
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Cyclist Killed in Fail to Remain Crash
A 68-year-old from Cambridge was killed and a 65-year-old from Brant County has been charged.
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False Outbreak Posters Circulating SWPH Region
The fraudulent posters have the Southwestern Public Health logo.
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Ella Shelton Going to Italy
Team Canada has announced the 23 women who will go to the 2026 Olympic Games.
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PJHL Preview - Jan. 9th - 11th, 2026
The holiday break is over, and the Oxford County teams are back on the ice, fighting for playoff positioning.
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Play for Kids Sake Registration Open
You can go bowling, play pickleball, or try out an indoor golf simulator this year.
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Windy Forecast Sparks Special Weather Statement
We could see wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour today.
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Zero Waste Oxford Searching for Members
If you have a passion for reducing waste in your community, you can apply to become a member of Zero Waste Oxford.
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WPS to Host Women in Policing Information Session
You'll be able to chat with women currently in the field and ask any questions you may have.
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Woodstock Tops CNOY Registration Across Canada
A total of 46 teams and 171 walkers have signed up for the Woodstock event so far.
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Fatal Crash Investigation in Norfolk
The victim has been identified as a 36-year-old from Norfolk County.
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UTRCA Issues Statement Regarding Water Levels
The UTRCA expects water levels to continue to rise over the next few days.
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School Buses Cancelled for Oxford County
Icy road conditions have been reported throughout Oxford County.
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Charity of Choice Deadline Approaching
Local groups have until January 15th to apply.
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Dangerous Driver Charged in Woodstock
The 27-year-old has been charged with impaired driving, failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and dangerous operation.
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A Hit and Run Leads to Charges
The Oxford OPP responded to a fail-to-remain collision in South-West Oxford and has since laid charges.
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Christmas Tree Pickup Hitting Woodstock
If you still have your real Christmas tree, the City will be starting a pickup next week.
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Stunt Driving Charge Laid in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police caught a speeder in the city and laid a stunt driving charge against the driver.
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OPP Investigating Delhi Break and Enter
Police say someone broke into a barn and tried to steal a motorcycle.
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News Poll: World Juniors 2026
Did you watch any of the games in the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship this year?
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Last Call for Handbags for Hospice Tickets
You have until January 16th to purchase tickets for Handbags for Hospice.
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Applications Open for Oxford County Library Board Opening
Local residents can apply to serve as a member of the Oxford County Library Board.
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Freezing Rain Warning for Oxford County
We could get about 1 to 3 milimetres of freezing rain today. before it turns into regular rain this afternoon.
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OPP Concludes 2025/2026 Festive RIDE Campaign
The Oxford OPP laid 23 impaired charges throughout the campaign.
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PJHL Recap - Jan 2nd to Jan 4th
The Norwich Merchants celebrated two wins over the weekend.
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Woodstock Hospital Welcomes First Baby for 2026
It's a boy!
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Aylmer Driver Charged in Blandford-Blenheim
The charges include operation while impaired and being a G1 licence holder while driving at an unlawful hour.
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OPP Officer Assaulted in Ingersoll
A 37-year-old has been charged after an interaction with an OPP officer.
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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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UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
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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.
