Local News
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UPDATE: Woodstock Police Charge a Youth in Bomb Threat
The Woodstock Police have laid charges against a youth as a result of an investigation into a bomb threat at a local public school.
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Theft in Delhi Under Investigation
The Norfolk OPP is seeking the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a theft in Delhi.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Louie D'Orazio
Another name has been put forward for Ingersoll Town Council. Louie D'Orazio is looking to get a councillor seat in the upcoming municipal election.
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Teen Charged with Impaired in Norfolk County
Police have charged a 17-year-old in relation to a crash on Indian Line Saturday evening.
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Canada Day Celebrations in Oxford Centre
There will be a parade, kids games, fireworks, a car show, and more!
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Upcoming Bridge Closure for Otterville
Both directions of the Oxford Road 19 bridge will be closed on Monday.
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Conseil Scholaire Viamonde Candidate Profile - David Paradis
There will be a name on the ballot for School Board Trustee in Oxford for Conseil Scholaire Viamonde.
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OPP Respond to Fatal Collision in SWOX
A single-vehicle collision is under investigation by the Oxford OPP.
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Behind the Scenes: Bird Set Free
A documentary about the creation of the Bird Set Free statue in Florence Carlyle Park will be screened at the Market Centre Theatre.
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Public Information Centre Announced for Homelessness Service Centre
Local residents and business owners will be able to learn more about the new Homlessness Service Centre coming to Woodstock.
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Conservation Authorities to Consolidate
The 36 conservation authorities across the province will amalgamate into nine regional authorities as of February 1st, 2027.
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Woodstock Applying for Funds for New Rec Facility
Woodstock is submitting an application for the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Wes Mazur
He would like to advocate for responsible growth, responsible financial management, and strong community services as a Woodstock City Councillor.
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Woodstock Casino Celebrates 25 Years
Over 6.8 million people have visited the Woodstock casino since it first opened on June 20th, 2001.
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Woodstock to Honour Local High School Students
City Council approved the list of recipients for the 2026 Student Civic Awards of Excellence last night.
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Low Water Levels in Woodstock Navy Club Pond
The water levels have been about 12 to 16 inches below the overflow since 2024.
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Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Katherine Englander
Katherine Englander has recently retired and wants to give back to her community as a town councillor.
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A Busy May for Norwich Firefighters
Volunteer firefighters responded to 22 incidents and logged 106 hours of emergency response activities.
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Innerkip Lions Weekend Fast Approaching
The event schedule includes the slo-pitch tournament, the parade, the firefighters breakfast, and the fireworks display.
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Woodingford Lodge Launches Ostomy Support Group
Meetings will take place on a monthly basis and the first one is scheduled for June 30th.
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SWOX Candidate Profile - Peter Ypma
Peter Ypma has been on SWOX council for two terms and is seeking a third.
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Stormy Forecast Sparks Special Weather Statement
Environment Canada says we could get thunderstorms, 40 milimetres of rain, and wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour.
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Maple Leafs Hire New Coach
Jim Hiller will serve as the 41st head coach in franchise history.
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Impaired Driver Charged on Rest Acres Road
The OPP pulled over the 31-year-old driver on Rest Acres Road Friday night.
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Plattsville to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
The event schedule includes a firefighter breakfast, a parade, a car and tractor show, and a drone show at dusk.
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Trevor Birtch Mistrial Daily Recap
The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.
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Norfolk OPP Investigating Serious Collision
A collision on Bell Mill Side Road in Courtland is under investigation.
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Vandalism Reported at Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese
The owners say they were targeted for standing up for basic human rights in their community.
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News Poll: FIFA World Cup 2026
Have you been following the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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ERTH Charity Golf Tournament Raises $45,000
The funds raised will support the Alexandra Hospital Foundation's OneChart = One Million campaign.
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A Positive May for Local Real Estate
WITAAR sold 192 units in May and it had 403 new residential listings at the end of the month.
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Pride Community Rallies in Norwich
It was a show of support in response to the recent cases of Pride flag vandalism.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - June 16th, 2026
PRIDE Flags continue to go missing in Norwich, and a sexual assault in Ingersoll sees a suspect get arrested.
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - June 15th, 2026
The Norfolk County OPP have laid charges in one case, and continue to search for suspects in another.
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Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Ron Gasparetto
Ron Gasparetto is recently retired and wants to give back to his community as a town coucillor.
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Interview with the Acting Mayor - June 15th, 2026
Mayor Jerry Acchione is away, so Acting Mayor Mark Schadenberg joined Dan and Marcie on the Heart FM Morning Show today.
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Wienerfest Back in Burford Next Weekend
You can expect wiener dog races, costume contests, a car show, over 100 vendors, and more!
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Two Championships, One Weekend
The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup and the New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals.
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Five Children Killed in Mapleton Township Crash
A van carrying a family of 10 collided with an SUV Friday evening.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Dave Bloxsidge
A local business owner has put his name forward to try to secure a seat on Woodstock City Council.
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Pride Family Day in Museum Square
It's the biggest and most popular Pride Month event in Oxford County.
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Oxford County Seeking Input for Future
Oxford County is looking for the public's input for the 2027 municipal budget and the next Official Plan.
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UPDATE: Oxford OPP Find Missing Teen
The Oxford OPP have been able to provide a happy update regarding the missing teenager from Tillsonburg.
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Oxford OPP Investigating Stolen PRIDE Flags
Cases of mischief and vandalism are being investigated by Oxford OPP after PRIDE flags were stolen in Norwich Township.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Maureen Ralph
Another name has been added to the running for Woodstock City Council. Maureen Ralph will be on the ballot.
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2026 World Cup of Soccer is Underway
Soccer fans from around the world will be in front of a television as they cheer on their favourite team in the 2026 World Cup.
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Navy Vets Reveal First Round of Commits
It is a special time for the Woodstock Navy Vets as they prepare for their first season in the GOHL.
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Pickup Truck vs. Transport Truck Collision in SWOX
Police say a pickup truck pulled in front of a fully loaded transport truck in South-West Oxford this morning.
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Interview with the Warden - June 11th, 2026
He talked about the public consultation efforts for the Homeless Service Centre and the recent cases of Pride flag vandalism in Norwich.
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Online Harms Legislation Tabled in Ottawa
Bill C-34 would force social media sites to block kids under 16. It would also regulate the companies behind AI chatbots.
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Royal Roads Family Fun Day Returns!
The Home and School Association is raising funds for new playground equipment for the Kindergarten play area.
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Two Vehicles Collide Southwest of Scotland
Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says you should always make sure the way is clear before you proceed into an intersection.
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SWOX Firefighters Respond to Car Fire
A car fire at the eastbound ONroute had firefighters from South-West Oxford respond to help with the incident.
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Hospitals to Receive Training for Paediatric Emergencies
Paediatric Regional Outreach Program is being expanded to 33 hospitals across Ontario.
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Hippie Fest in the Friendly City this Saturday
It will be a day of peace and love at Adams Building Supply, all in support of United Way Oxford.
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Ride for the Rescue Returns this Sunday
All of the proceeds will go to the Oxford County Animal Rescue.
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OPP Officer Killed in Line of Duty
Police say OPP Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty in Hearst, Ontario.
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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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Drugs and Weapons Seized in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police have seized drugs and weapons as part of two separate projects.
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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.
