Local News
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Witaar Releases July's Numbers
The number of homes sold in July this year was down from the total in 2025 for the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg and Area Association of Realtors.
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Oxford OPP Investigating Grandparent Scam
A couple from South-West Oxford has fallen victim to the grandparent scam.
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EZT Candidate Profile - Sheri Karelson
Sheri Karelson would like to bring some of her financial experience to East Zorra-Tavistock Council.
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Three Vehicles Collide on Highway 401
The crash involved an SUV and two transport trucks in the westbound lanes of Highway 401, west of Culloden Road.
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Registration Opens for Charity Golf Tournament
All of the funds raised will support Crime Stoppers of Oxford County.
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Introducing the New Safe and Well Oxford Plan
It builds on the original Safe and Well Oxford Plan from 2021.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - August 7th, 2026
Briefs include a couple of impaired drivers and a motorcyclist charged with a list of offences.
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Drugs Seized in Downtown Woodstock
The Woodstock Police Service continues to address reports of open air drug use.
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Taste of Art Returns to Woodstock
The biggest fundraiser for the Woodstock Art Gallery is set to return in September.
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Oxford Hospitals Receiving Funding from Province
The three Oxford County hospitals will be getting funding from the provincial government.
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Motorcycle Thefts in Woodstock
Woodstock Police responded to 14 vehicle thefts last month, and six of them were motorcycles.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Mark Schadenberg
Mark Schadenberg has decided to run for the city county councillor position, after serving as a city councillor for the past eight years.
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OPP Civic Holiday Traffic Campaign Results
It was a busy long weekend for OPP officers in the West Region. Oxford County officers laid 18 total charges in four days.
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CMV Hits Tree in Vanessa
One person had to be airlifted to a Hamilton hospital with serious injuries after a transport truck hit a tree on Brantford Road.
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Grandparent Scam Reported in Oxford County
The Oxford OPP is once again warning the public about the grandparent scam.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Deb Tait
Deb Tait has decided to run for Deputy Mayor, after previously serving as a City Councillor and a City County Councillor.
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Last Call for Supplies4Students Registration
August 14th is the application deadline.
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Poilievre to Attend Conservative BBQ in Oxford
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a free community barbeque hosted by MP Arpan Khanna.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Lindsay Wilson
She would like to bring the Downtown Enhancement Plan to life if she's elected for a second term as Deputy Mayor of Ingersoll.
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Boil Water Advisory for Ingersoll
A watermain break may have compromised the water supply on King Street West between Ingersoll Street South and Oakwood Street.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Tillsonburg Crash
Police say a motorcycle rear ended an SUV on Simcoe Street Monday afternoon.
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3rd Annual Running with the Bulls Shines
It was another successful Running with the Bulls in Tillsonburg, as 457 runners helped raise funds for the Kindred Foundation.
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Mischief in Tillsonburg is Under Investigation
The Oxford OPP are looking to identify the suspect responsible for a case of mischief that took place in Tillsonburg.
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Upgrades Completed for Woodstock Disc Golf Course
The newly renovated disc golf course at Pittock Conservation Area can range from a par 60 to a par 61.
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OPP Enforcement for Civic Holiday Weekend
OPP officers will be on the lookout for distracted drivers, impaired drivers, speedsters, and those who are not wearing a seatbelt.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Anthony Scalisi
Anthony Scalisi is looking to become the next Mayor of Woodstock.
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Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
A pair of search warrants were executed in Norfolk County, leading to charges against one suspect.
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EZT Candidate Profile - Don Chowan
There is a second candidate in the running for the Ward 3 council seat in East Zorra-Tavistock.
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Oxford County Requesting Public Input
Both of the online surveys will close on August 31st.
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Norwich Man Charged in Brant County
Impaired driving charges have been laid against a Norwich man after Brant County OPP responded to a collision.
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SPWH Wants You to Know Drinking Risks
People might not know the risks associated with drinking, and Southwestern Public Health is encouraging them to learn.
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Charges Laid after Truck Hits Bridge
The Oxford OPP laid charges after a transport truck hit a bridge in Zorra Township.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Mike Tucker
A candidate has come forward and put their name on the ballot for the Deputy Mayor seat in Ingersoll.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Oxford Collision
A motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a collision with a commercial motor vehicle this morning in South-West Oxford Township.
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Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - July 2026
Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the July edition of Tip Tuesday this morning.
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Health Units Shining a Light on Food Insecurity
Southwestern Public Health is joining forces with other health units to shine a light on food insecurity in local households.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - July 28th, 2026
Two people have been charged in two separate impaired driving related incidents.
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Cat Thrown from Vehicle in Norfolk County
Police say someone threw a cat out of a moving pickup truck in the Frogmore area Friday afternoon.
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Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Heavy rain and intense thunderstorms are possible for Oxford County, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Yellow Watch.
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Oxford Mosquito Traps Tests Positive for West Nile
Southwestern Public Health has found West Nile in Oxford County.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Sandeep Sidhu
A local business owner has put his name forward to try to secure a seat on Woodstock City Council.
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Last Call for WPS Online Survey
You have until this Friday to provide feedback for the Woodstock Police Service Board's Strategic Plan for 2027 to 2030.
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Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Oxford
You could have $25 million in your wallet and not even know it!
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Woodstonian Killed in Beachville Crash
One person has died and three others were taken to hospital after a crash on Beachville Road.
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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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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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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.
