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Police are trying to track down a couple of people involved in thefts and mischiefs in Thamesford, OPP also released a video of a person trying to steal a truck in Tillsonburg.

Fully vaccinated students will not need to quarantine or self-isolate for 10 days when coming into contact with a high risk person.

Airport reverses course following consultation with government officials

Workplaces in Oxford County can now apply to have a pop-up clinic on site through SWPH.

SWPH is hosting pop up clinics in Thamesford, Embro, Tavistock and Aylmer over the next couple of days.

Unions represent over 8,500 border services staff

Both new cases confirmed today are from Blandford-Blenheim and with 1 recovery, the active case count for the region is back up to 15.

Country now has 66 million vaccine doses

A concerned citizen is being hailed a hero, after saving a teenager from human trafficking on Rest Acres Road in Paris.

Province confirms 129 new cases of COVID-19 this morning, 158 resolved cases and 5 additional deaths.

A 32-year-old from Woodstock is facing drug trafficking related charges after Woodstock Police responded to an incident close to Standard Tube Park Friday morning.

It has been a very wet summer in Southwestern Ontario, but Environment Canada Meteorologist Peter Kimbell is hoping things will be different in August.

Southwestern Public Health is encouraging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 especially those in the 12 to 39 age demographic.

The Woodstock Art Gallery will reopen to the public on Tuesday August 3rd and it will be hosting a virtual Taste of Art fundraiser on Wednesday September 15th.

After being closed a couple of days for maintenance repairs, the Lions pool in Woodstock is set to re-open and have programs resume tomorrow.

One person is accused of choking their victim, while another is charged with assault, forcible confinement and sexual assault with a weapon in two separate domestic assaults in Perth County.

Premier Doug Ford says the Province will not be implementing a vaccine passport, unless it comes from the Federal Government.

Premier Ford promises kids will return to in class learning in September and says the Province is working on an update for what comes next, after Stage 3.

Brant-Brantford EMS members will be collecting back to school supplies next week to help ensure every kid is ready for back to school in September.

Environment Canada says it is probable we will be hit with a special air quality statement at some point this week as the winds continue to push the smoke south.

Simon is the country's first Indigenous Governor General.

The active case count for SWPH region is nearing single digits and over 80% of the 18+ population in the SWPH region have received one dose of the vaccine, with over 63 percent now double dosed.

The staffing services company is opening offices in London and St. Thomas today, with a brand new office in Woodstock opening in August.

Daily case numbers continue to drop as Ontarians enjoy life in Stage 3.

East Zorra-Tavistock is looking for input in regards to the future of parks, trails, recreation facilities and programming in the Township.

South-West Oxford saw a 93% increase in residential building permits in 2020 according to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

Southwestern Public Health will be hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Ingersoll, Port Burwell and West Lorne this week.

Maggie Mac Neil has become Canada's first multi-medalist at the Tokyo Olympics after finishing first in the women's 100-metre butterfly.

Police say the mom and her son were having a picnic at Dingle Creek when a man in his 50's wearing jeans shorts flashed them.

More people will be able to enjoy the community pool on Laurel Street in Paris during stage 3.

A 55 year old from Bayham has been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm after a backyard fire left a 1 year old toddler dead and four others badly injured.

It's only day 1 of the Olympics and the first controversy has already happened as media outlets report a shortage of COVID-19 testing kits for the athletes.

One person was taken to the hospital, the other taken away in cuffs after police responded to an incident near the Standard Tube Park in Woodstock this morning.

The Cleveland Indians will hence forth be known as the Cleveland Guardians and actor Tom Hanks helped make the announcement this morning.

The planned power outages for Ingersoll, Embro and Beachville for this weekend have been postponed; Lions pool in Woodstock is currently closed for repairs.

SWPH did not have any resolved cases to report today either, meaning the active case count remains at 17.

One of the greatest athletes to come out of Woodstock and a two time Olympic athlete Catherine Bond-Mills shared her experience at the games and breaks down what she is looking forward to in Tokyo.

Daily Case numbers are up slightly again today, however they always tend to be highest on Thursdays and Fridays.

Time is running out to sign up for the BBBS Oxford's Got Talent hosted by Greg Morton. Last day to submit an application is July 30.

Local MPP Ernie Hardeman says this money will be used to support 21 projects, right here in Oxford County.

Police were originally called after a young child was left alone in the vehicle while the woman and 3 kids were inside shopping.

The Annadale NHS is offering some outdoor adult programming in August with “Wilde & Wooly Fun:” a celebration of Strings and Yarn! 

Ontario's Science Advisory Table is urging the province to adopt a vaccination certificate system.

A 49 year old man from London has died after falling off his boat and drowning in Lake Erie while fishing with friends last night on Lake Erie.

The Ontario Provincial Police laid 3,300 charges last week as part of the North American-wide Operation Safe Driver Campaign.

Wilfrid Laurier and the University of Guelph announced today that students will need to be vaccinated if they want to live on campus this year.

The active case count in the SWPH region is back down to 17 after no new cases recorded today and 3 resolved cases.

Oxford OPP are investigating after the sudden death of a 40 year old man in Tillsonburg.

The TVDSB is reminding parents and guardians kids 12+ will need to have their first shot by Saturday, July 24 to be eligible for a second dose by Labour Day. 

A couple of people rushed into the water to pull the man out and perform CPR, however he didn't make it.

Grey Bruce has taken the top spot for daily COVID-19 cases with 22 reported today.

Cash prizes are available and the theme of the photo contest this year is the COVID-19 pandemic through your eyes.

Access to the Participark parking lot in Tillsonburg will be restricted starting in August because of a major construction project on Concession Street.

The Oxford County Junior Farmers will not be hosting the Embro Truck and Tractor Pull this year.

100 percent of proceeds from sales of hot coffee and iced coffee will go towards Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. 

Local dignitaries from Middlesex County are spending the day using T:GO transit to showcase the service and that is not just for use in Tillsonburg.

WPS officers are volunteering their time this summer to coach and mentor kids, who normally don't get a chance to play organized sports in the great game of baseball.

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is calling on the Ontario Government to come forward with a safe and cautious return to school plan for September.

The health unit did not report any resolved cases today, meaning the active case count for the region has gone up to 20.

Border closure extended to August 21st

The teen shared explicit photos through a social media app with a stranger he met online and then was told to pay up, or the photo's would be made public.

Ontario reporting just 135 new cases of COVID-19 this morning, 4 additional deaths and 151 resolved cases.

Maximum annual benefit raised to keep up with inflation.

Briefs include multiple thefts in Woodstock, mischief, an employee and police officer assaulted by a shoplifter in Delhi and a sophisticated truck theft in Waterford.

Volunteers will be handing out free family food boxes in the College Ave United Church parking lot this Saturday July 24th while supplies last.

The 100 Women Who Care Oxford Chapter have already donated over $4,000 to the Hawkins Gignac Foundation, with the rest of the money expected to arrive later this summer.

WPS took a couple of impaired drivers off the road on Saturday night, including a 31 year old man who was nearly double the legal limit.

Smoke from the forest fires in northwestern Ontario has caused hazy conditions across the region. This has led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality.

Briefs include a Brampton man accused of criminal harassment and stealing a delivery van, a black Cadillac taken from a home on Canrobert Street and a Woodstock man busted driving a stolen vehicle.

Team makes long awaited return to Toronto July 30th

A 37 year old from Mount Brydges has been charged with impaired driving causing death after a 26 year old father of 4 young girls under 6, was killed in a collision last week in London.

Only 1 case of COVID-19 confirmed today by SWPH after a small spike over the weekend.

Police say a 20 year old from Ingersoll was intoxicated when he fired off a gun, before driving away at home on Foldens Line in SWOX.

A 64 year old woman from Woodstock has died in the hospital after a crash on Road 68 in Zorra Township last Tuesday.

Daily case numbers remain low in Ontario as more people are getting vaccinated and people are starting to enjoy Stage 3.

The Ontario Science Table is recommending kids to head back to class in September with extra curriculars and loosened masking, social distancing and cohorting rules when COVID-19 transmission risks are low.

Oxford OPP are searching for the driver of a bike, captured on video, throwing a punch at a moving vehicle on the 401 outside Woodstock.

While this may seem like a harmless prank, the owner now has to drain the tub and clean it, due to sanitary reasons.

StormFisher is feeling right at home in Drumbo and is hoping to expand operations in Oxford County in the near future.

Families in Oxford County who need a little extra help getting kids ready for the Fall can now register for the Supplies4Students program through United Way Oxford.

Lifeguards at the St. Marys Quarry came to the rescue after a head on collision on Water Street South that nearly sent a RAV 4 into the Quarry.

Starting today, walk-in appointments will be available at the mass vaccination clinics in Woodstock, Tillsonburg and St. Thomas.

The border will open to all fully vaccinated travellers on September 7 without a quarantine period.

A one year old girl has succumbed to her injuries and four other family members were badly injured after a tragic backyard fire in Bayham last week.

Colleges and universities on track to re-open without social distancing or capacity requirements

A small spike of COVID-19 cases over the weekend in SWPH means our active case count has jumped from 9 to 20.

A complete breakdown of what is open during Step 3 in the City of Woodstock.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is asking for the public's help, after the death of a 42-year-old over the weekend in Waterford.

Daily case numbers continue to remain low as Ontarians enjoyed the first weekend in Stage 3.

UPDATE: Police have located the driver and a 41 year old from Stoney Creek is now facing multiple charges.

A small increase in new COVID-19 infections across Ontario.

Those over the age of 12 looking for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get their shot in Tillsonburg this week, without having to book an appointment in advance.

Southwestern Public Health is asking for the public's help identifying the owner of a dog who bit someone in Les McKerral Park Monday evening.

OPP briefs include a 20-year-old charged with assaulting a peace officer in Delhi and a couple of speeders on the 403 in Brant County.

MPP Ernie Hardeman is backing the municipal councils for Zorra, Ingersoll, South-West Oxford, Woodstock and Oxford County in the battle against the proposed Southwest Landfill.

Indoor dining rooms, movie theatres and gyms will be able to open this weekend, now that the province has entered Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen Plan.

Police say a 44-year-old man from Norfolk County died following a serious workplace accident on Town Line Road in Tillsonburg yesterday.

A slight decline in new COVID-19 cases across the province.

The Township of South-West Oxford will be able to reopen it's community centres and halls for rentals once the province enters Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen Plan tomorrow.

You have until the end of the month to submit an application for Oxford's Got Talent. The show will be streamed online on Saturday October 23rd.

Woodstock Police briefs include a broken window on Nellis Street and a 26-year-old man charged with criminal harassment on Thompson Street.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath stopped by the Friendly City yesterday to announce a new energy retrofit program for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

More pressure to re-open the U.S. - Canada border.

A slight increase in new COVID-19 infections in Ontario.

The Woodstock Police Service responded to two separate mischief reports yesterday afternoon; one on Finkle Street and another on Blossom Park Road.

Starting this Friday, asymptomatic individuals who are fully vaccinated won't have to worry about taking a COVID-19 test before entering a long-term care home.

A 14-year-old from Stratford sustained life altering injuries after they were ejected from an ATV in Perth East last night.

Zorra Township Mayor Marcus Ryan will ask his fellow County Council members to not support the Southwestern Landfill proposal during today's meeting.

A 14-year-old sustained life altering injuries after they lost control of their dirt bike and hit a tree in Windham yesterday afternoon.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will be holding a virtual press conference at Arntjen Clean Energy Solutions in Woodstock today.