Local News
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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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Oxford County Man Facing Charges in Norfolk County
The Norfolk OPP stopped a speeder and ended up laying impaired driving charges against a man from Oxford County.
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Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Lindsey Mejaski
There is a candidate in the mix to try to secure a spot on Tillsonburg Town Council in the upcoming election.
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Stunt Driver Busted in Brant County
A 21-year-old from Woodstock has been charged with stunt driving and speeding over 50 kilometres over the speed limit.
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UPDATE: Stabbing Investigation in Tillsonburg
There was an increased OPP presence on Quarter Town Line this morning.
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STAGES Presents - Music Man Kids and Alice @ Wonderland
The first stagers will perform Music Man Kids and the second stagers will perform Alice @ Wonderland.
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Norwich Township Responds to Pride Flag Vandalism
Norwich Township says this kind of vandalism and destruction has no place in our community.
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UPDATE: One Suspect Arrested in Ingersoll Investigation
Police say the same driver was involved in two crashes minutes apart in Ingersoll.
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Louise Arbour Sworn in as Governor General
Louise Arbour has been sworn in as Canada's 31st governor general.
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Winning ENCORE Ticket Purchased in Oxford
There were two winning ENCORE tickets in Saturday's Lotto 6/49 draw.
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UPDATE: Flag Pole Destroyed at Emily Stowe PS
Police say someone cut down the flag pole at Emily Stowe Public School and removed the Pride flag.
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SWOX Candidate Profile - Craig Gillis
Craig Gillis has thrown his hat in the mayoral race in South-West Oxford.
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Belongathon is Back in Woodstock
You can walk, roll or stroll for Karis Disability Services tomorrow.
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LDCSB Trustee Candidate Profile - Mary Holmes
Mary Holmes says education is her calling and she has more work to do.
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International Trails Day Celebration in Oxford
There will be guided hikes at Hodges Wetlands for International Trails Day tomorrow.
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Beach Day Arrives in Norfolk County
It's an unofficial tradition where students skip school and spend the day at the beach instead.
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City Approves Changes to Downtown Parking
City Council has approved three-hours of free parking in all municipal lots without a permit.
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Affordable Housing Units are Coming to Woodstock
A multi-organizational partnership has led to affordable housing units being built in Woodstock.
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A Revamped Woodstock Fair for 2026
It's a combination of new events and familiar favourites.
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World Crokinole Championship Returns to Tavistock
Competitors from around the world will go head to head at the Tavistock Arena this Saturday.
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Warden Responds to Pride Flag Vandalism
"While a flag can be replaced, the message behind an act like this cannot be ignored." - Warden Marcus Ryan
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SWOX Candidate Profile - William Van Lagen
South-West Oxford has a candidate in Ward 3 for the upcoming municipal election.
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Woodstock Police Recover Stolen Vehicles
An investigation into stolen vehicles has led to the recovery of an estimated $550,000 worth of goods.
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Zorra Township Candidate Profile - James Chamberlain
The municipal election is coming up, and Ward 1 in Zorra Township has a candidate for council.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - June 3rd, 2026
Officers have charged four individuals in four separate impaired driving related investigations.
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Running with the Bulls Returns for Third Year
The event helps families in need of financial support after a cancer diagnosis.
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Pride Flag Vandalized in Norwich
We're only three days into Pride Month and the OPP is already investigating a damaged Pride flag in Norwich.
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WFD Responds to Seven Calls in Two Days
The calls included three fires, two improperly discarded cigarettes, and two cases of unauthorized open air burning.
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News Poll: Stanley Cup Final 2026
Who do you think will win the Stanley Cup Final?
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Assault Charge Laid in Delhi
A 62-year-old has been charged after an incident on Talbot Road Saturday night.
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Shared Deputy Fire Chief Hired for Zorra and SWOX
Jeremy Wallace will serve as the Deputy Fire Chief for Zorra Township and South-West Oxford.
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Woodstonian Charged in Second Driving Incident
The 20-year-old was charged with stunt driving, while awaiting trial for charges connected to a fatal crash.
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Purchase Finalized for Homelessness Support Centre
Oxford County has officially purchased the old YMCA building in Woodstock to make it a homelessness support centre.
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Hamilton Teen Charged in Norfolk Crash
The 18-year-old is facing impaired driving related offences.
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Interview with the Mayor - June 1st, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about the downtown parking situation and the purchase of a new aerial apparatus for WFD.
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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.
