Local News
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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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WFD Respond to Two Fires in the City
In less than 24 hours, the Woodstock Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the city.
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An Impaired Driver was Caught in EZT
The Oxford OPP responded to a vehicle in a ditch, and has laid an impaired driving charge against a Fort Erie man.
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Oxford OPP Investigating Serious Collision
A collision on the 401 eastbound west of Oxford Road 3 in Blandford-Blenheim is under investigation.
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Interview with the Warden - December 11th, 2025
He says council passed a very responsible budget for 2026.
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SWOX Christmas Lights Contest Returns!
Monday December 15th is the registration deadline.
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Ingersoll Choral Society Presents: Christmas Bells
There are two performances scheduled for this Saturday.
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UPDATE: Snow Squalls Hit Oxford
Schools have been closed for a second day in a row.
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UPDATE: OPP Officers Released from Hospital
Two OPP officers have been released from the hospital, and two drivers have been charged with careless driving.
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R.O.P.E. Squad Searching for Suspect
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a suspect who has breached their statutory release. He is known to visit Woodstock.
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Police Investigating Highway 401 Crash
The three vehicle crash closed all of the eastbound lanes of the highway between Oxford Road 3 and Cedar Creek Road.
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Oxford Hires Director of Financial Services
Carolyn King will become Oxford County's Director of Financial Services next week.
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UPDATE: Air Transat Avoids Pilot Strike
About 750 pilots could hit the picket lines on Wednesday.
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Safe Community Project Zero Comes to SWOX
Education continues to be shared regarding the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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Gas Theft Under Investigation
The Oxford OPP is looking to the public for help identifying those responsible for stealing gas in Tillsonburg.
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Bids Open for Oxford Animal Rescue Christmas Auction
The auction closes on Sunday December 14th at 6:00 p.m.
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Last Day for Hunter Weston Memorial Toy Drive
The donations will be dropped off at the Children's Health Foundation in London tomorrow.
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Recycling Schedule Announced for Woodstock and SWOX
Garbage, recycling, and organics will be picked up on the same day in the New Year.
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Brant County Man Caught by Oxford OPP
A traffic call to the Oxford OPP results in a Brant County man facing charges for impaired driving.
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Local Student Helps Those in Need
Close to 3,700 non-perishable items have been donated by one 12-year-old in Woodstock.
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Interview with the Mayor - December 8th, 2025
He talked about the upcoming changes to waste collection and the 2026 Capital Budget that's up for approval this week.
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News Poll: Holiday Travel Plans
Are you planning on travelling at all this holiday season?
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ITOPA Presents: Inspecting Carol
A group of actors have to undergo a government inspection while they prepare for their production of A Christmas Carol.
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Flu Season to Spike Over Holidays
Public Health Ontario reported a positivity rate of 18.3 percent as of November 29th
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Second Annual Burger Battle is a Success
United Way Oxford has hosted a successful 2025 Ultimate Burger Battle across the County.
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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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Dead Body Found in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police have reported that the body of a dead male has been found in the city.
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Barricaded Man Arrested in Woodstock
Toronto Police believe he was violating a court order involving a female victim.
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Holiday Smile Cookies Raise Over $40,800 for BBBS Oxford
The funds were raised a the Tim Hortons locations in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Innerkip.
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UPDATE: Driver and Vehicle Located in Highway Hit-and-Run
The Oxford OPP is investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.
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Cold Temperatures Expected in Oxford
With cold nighttime lows and wind chill factors, Southwestern Public Health has issued a cold weather alert.
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UPDATE: Child Recovering and No Foul Play Determined
The child was taken to hospital with critical injuries on Friday.
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Two Weeks Complete in Festive RIDE Campaign
Another update has been given by the West Region OPP regarding the Festive RIDE campaign happening.
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Province Backs New ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Facility
The province is contributing over $4.1 million from the Ontario Together Trade Fund.
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12 Days of Christmas Lottery Returns!
Tickets cost $25 and they can be purchased online or at several locations in Woodstock.
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Woodstock Driver Charged with Impaired
He has been charged with several offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
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Woodstock Woman Faces Weapons Charges
Police found a taser and pepper spray while searching a home.
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Oxford County Paramedic Services Honoured
An award has been given to Oxford County Paramedic Services for their Remote Care Monitoring & Chronic Disease Management Program.
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South Gate Expansion in the Home Stretch
South Gate Centre will get the keys to the newly expanded area before the end of the month.
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WCI RedPlayers Present: Time After Time, A Musical Revue
The show will make its debut on Thursday December 11th.
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United Way Launches Online Auction
The bids close this Friday at 1:00 p.m.
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Police Briefs - December 3rd, 2025
Police briefs include a barricaded man in Woodstock and a Brantford driver charged in Paris.
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Drugs and Weapons Charges Laid in Waterford
The Norfolk OPP searched a home on Concession 8 Townsend Tuesday morning.
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Avian Flu Reported in Woodstock
Two dead geese in Southside Park have been tested and confirmed to have had the avian flu.
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Oxford County Man Charged in Brant County
The Brant County OPP responded to a collision and have charged a Mount Elgin man with impaired driving-related charges.
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Impaired Driver Charged in SWOX
A Tillsonburg man is facing charges related to impaired driving after a single-vehicle crash in SWOX.
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BBBS Oxford Looking to Spark Holiday Cheer
The Holiday Spark Campaign is here, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford is looking to raise money for their programs.
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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.
