Local News
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Project Sapphire Cuts Down Cocaine
Multiple Police Units were involved in Project Sapphire, which was cracking down on the trafficking of cocaine in multiple municipalities.
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Stunt Driver Charged in SWOX
The driver was a 19-year-old from Oshawa.
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Federal Minimum Wage to Increase
Federal minimum wage increases to $18.15 an hour on April 1st
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Air Traffic Controller Shortage in Canada
The recent plane crash focuses on a big hole that Canada needs to fill.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 25th
The Woodstock Navy Vets win 5-2 in game 3 of the Doherty Division Final.
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Introducing: the Woodstock Performing Arts Collective
The Woodstock Performing Arts Collective hosting its first show titled The Magician's Elephant.
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Illegal Drugs Seized in South-West Oxford
There was an increased police presence on Robinson Road this morning as a search warrant was executed.
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Camp 85 Returns to Blandford-Blenheim
The 4th annual Camp 85 will be held this summer in Blandford-Blenheim, with girls aged 14 to 18 eligible to attend.
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Police Searching for Federal Offender
Wesley Hall is serving a two-year sentence for a long list of charges.
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Impaired Driver Charged in Plattsville
A Plattsville man faces charges for a single vehicle collision on Sunday.
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Oxford County Starts Large Item Collection
Next week the large item collection for oversized household items starts.
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One Act Players Community Theatre Presents: Whimsy State
Based off a true story, about a group of fisherman that own their own island of the coast of Nova Scotia
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UPDATE: Pilots Identified in Air Canada Crash
The regional jet hit a fire truck that was responding to a separate emergency on the runway.
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Bill C-242 Back for Debate in Ottawa
Oxford County MP, Arpan Khanna, is once again urging the Liberals to support and pass the Jail Not Bail Act.
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Kim Mitchell to Headline Woodstock Canada Day
The Canadian rock icon will celebrate Canada Day in the Friendly City.
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OPP Investigating Highway 401 Crash
Police would like to speak with the owner of the blue SUV that was involved.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 20th to March 21st
The Tavistock Braves won the first two games with a score of 5-1.
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Deadline Approaching for OCF Maple Leaf Fund
Applications have to be submitted by the end of the day on Friday, April 10th.
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EZT Open House to Highlight Population Growth
The open house will focus on the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion and Secondary Plan.
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Ontario to Cap Ticket Resale Prices
The Ford Government will propose changes to the Ticket Sales Act in the coming days.
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News Poll: Doherty Division Championship 2026
The latest Heart FM News Poll asks, who are you cheering for in the Doherty Division Championship series?
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Embro-Ohio Hockey Exchange Celebrates 50 Years
The friendly hockey tournament will takeover the Embro Arena this weekend.
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Woodstock Police 2025 Numbers
It was a year of dedication and keeping the community safe for the Woodstock Police Service.
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AHL Returning to Hamilton
The New York Islanders are planning to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton's TD Coliseum.
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March for Meals in Oxford County
Woodstock Mayor Jerry Acchione delivered meals to local residents supported by the Meals on Wheels program yesterday.
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Spring Forecast for Oxford County
Meteorologist Trudy Kidd says we could have warmer than normal temperatures this spring, but it's hard to tell what we'll get for precipitation.
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Woodstock Approves 2026 Revenue Budget
The average homeowner will see an increase of about $133 on the city's portion of their property tax bill.
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PJHL Playoff Preview - Mar. 20th to Apr. 1st
The PJHL playoffs are getting closer to the end, and two Oxford County teams will go head-to-head.
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Thistle Theatre Presents: Mighty Men of Zorra
It's about a group of local farmers who became tug-of-war champions at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.
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BBBS Oxford Approaching Fundraising Goal
It set a goal of raising $20,000 in the first 20 days of March to support 20 new one-on-one youth mentorship matches.
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Ottawa Funding New Facility for IMT Precision
The new facility will create about 300 new jobs.
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Brant OPP Investigating Missing Person Case
It is coming up on 30 years, and the Brant OPP continue to investigate the disappearance of Robert Commu.
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Woodstonian Charged in Child Exploitation Case
The charges include possessing, accessing and making child sexual abuse and exploitation material for the purpose of publishing.
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Woodstock Home and Lifestyle Show Returns this Weekend
Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the Woodstock Agricultural Society.
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Nominations Open for Tillsonburg Citizen of the Year
All nomination forms have to be submitted before Thursday, April 17th at 12:00 p.m.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 17th
The Navy Vets won their semifinal series against the Merchants after celebrating a 10-5 victory in Game 6.
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UPDATE: Video Footage Wanted for Death Investigation
Police say the circumstances around the death of a 24-year-old man appear to be suspicious.
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MURC: Coming Soon to Ingersoll!
Ingersoll's new Multi-Use Recreation Centre is scheduled to open in 2028.
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Candidate Information Session Coming Up
It's for those who are thinking about running in the municipal election later this year.
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EZT Remembers Former Ward 3 Councillor
Donald "Don" Lazenby passed away at the age of 87.
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SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
Environment Canada is forecasting wind chill values in the minus 20s this morning and tonight.
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UPDATE: Strong Winds Continue this Morning
We could see wind gusts up between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour Tuesday morning.
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Woodstock Resident Charged with Speeding
The Brant County OPP caught a speeding driver on the 403 westbound.
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Interview with the Mayor - March 16th, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about revenue budget, the Ship in Southside Park, and he's also celebrating his 52nd birthday today.
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Woodstock Driver Charged in Brant County
A traffic stop in Brant County has led to charges for a Woodstock resident.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 13th to March 15th
Thamesford has been eliminated and Woodstock leads its semifinal series with Norwich 3-2.
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March Break Safety Tips from Oxford OPP
TVDSB. LDCSB, and CSC Providence students are off for March Break this week.
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Oxford-Elgin Rainbow Research Project Underway
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community over 16-years-old have until September to fill out the online survey.
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OPP: Plan Ahead Before St. Paddy's Day Festivities
Oxford OPP officers want to make sure everyone has a safe and fun time over the next few days.
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Another Friday the 13th in Port Dover Today
The Norfolk OPP will be on site for the Friday the 13th celebrations in Port Dover today.
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Hansen Parents Visit Artemis II Explorers Club at IDCI
Nancy and Gary Hansen met with members of the Artemis Explorers Club at IDCI yesterday.
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East Oxford Parents Respond to AARC Announcement
Parents of students at East Oxford Central Public School are concerned about the East Oxford Elementary Panel Attendance Area Review.
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Strong Winds Expected in Oxford
Environment Canada says we could experience wind gusts between 70 and 90 kilometres per hour later today.
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WPS Charge Two in Firearms Incident
Two Woodstonians are facing multiple charges after a gun was fired into a residence in the City.
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Food Rescue Hub Receives $50,000
The Food Rescue Hub is moving forward after receiving $50,000 from the City to secure a building for its operation.
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Interview with the Warden - March 12th, 2026
Warden Marcus Ryan talked about the Growth Analysis and Land Needs Assessment and the draft plan subdivision that was approved for Ingersoll.
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Best U Health Expo this Saturday
There will be lots of resources for those who are planning major life changes for themselves or a loved one.
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Last Call for BBBS Trivia Nite Registration
There are only three spots remaining for teams of six to eight people.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 11th
Tavistock will face Woodstock or Norwich in the Doherty Division Final.
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Tillsonburg Man Charged with Drug Possession
The 38-year-old was arrested in a parking garage on Broadway yesterday.
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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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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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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.
