Local News
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Boil Water Advisory Ends for Tillsonburg
The advisory affected the area east of Broadway to Tillson Ave and the area south of North Street East to Oxford Street.
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Operation Impact Hits Oxford County
Another long weekend means another enforcement blitz by police on the roads.
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A New Club Forms to Support Oxford County
A new Optimist Club has been chartered and will help shape the future for youth in Oxford County.
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Rotary Club Hosting Thanksgiving Tomorrow
A Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Church of the Epiphany from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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PJHL Preview - Oct 11th to Oct 13th
The Navy Vets, the Braves, and the Trojans all have home games tonight, but the Merchants will spend the weekend on the road.
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WFD Receives CO Alarms from Enbridge Gas
The WFD has received 228 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero.
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Pharmacare Bill Receives Royal Assent
This bill was a big part of the now defunct confidence and supply deal between the Trudeau Liberals and the NDP
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SWPH Reintroduces Respiratory Virus Dashboard
You can use the Respiratory Virus Activity Dashboard to help track the spread of COVID-19, influenza and RSV in the Southwestern Public Health region.
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Interview with the Warden - Oct. 10th 2024
Warden Marcus Ryan stopped by the Heart FM Morning Show to discuss their recent council meeting.
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WPS Notice Spike in Crashes
Woodstock Police officers have responded to 23 crashes this past week.
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Oxford Road 35 Construction Starting in 2025
The County will be hosting a public information session tonight, all about an upcoming construction project on Oxford Road 35 in Woodstock.
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Charges Laid After Weapons Investigation
Two people were arrested after a warrant was executed in Woodstock yesterday.
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Frost Advisory Issued for Oxford
Environment Canada says we could see some patchy frost tonight.
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Brant OPP Briefs - Oct 9 2024
A business was broken into in Burford and a Woodstonian was busted for speeding in Oakland.
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Theatre Woodstock Presents: My Old Lady
My Old Lady will make its Theatre Woodstock debut on Thursday October 17th.
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Cheesy Cow Gets Money to Expand
The Cheesy Cow Company will be able to expand their business after being given funding of $15,000.
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Oxford County Receives Infrastructure Funding
MPP Ernie Hardeman says it's an investment for our local communities.
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Charges Laid After Woodstock Hit & Run
A grey SUV flipped onto its side after a black car failed to stop at Dundas Street and Waterloo Street intersection.
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Thamesford Lions to Host Halloween Bash
It runs from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday October 26th and tickets will be available at the door.
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OPP Briefs - Oct 8 2024
A Woodstonian has been charged with careless driving in Malahide Township and the Oxford OPP is investigating a case of mischief in Ingersoll.
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Woodstock Hospital Looking for Feedback
The results of the online survey will help shape the next strategic plan for Woodstock Hospital.
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Woodstock Man Charged after Collision
A collision in Norwich Township leads to charges of a Woodstock man.
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Oxford OPP Lay Charges on Impaired Driver
An off-duty first responder leads Oxford OPP to an impaired driver.
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Ontario Firefighters Remembered in Queens Park
Tillsonburg Fire Captain Larry Crossett and Woodstock Fire Chief John Sibley were added to the Ontario Firefighters Memorial yesterday.
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PJHL Recap - Oct 4th to Oct 6th
The Navy Vets, the Merchants, the Braves and the Trojans all celebrated wins over the weekend.
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Animal Rescue Bake Sale This Weekend
The Oxford County Animal Rescue's Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be taking place at Cedarview Gracious Retirement Living this Saturday.
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Speedster Busted on Highway 401
Just because you're running late, doesn't mean you're allowed to speed.
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Hike for Hospice Raises Over $154,000
All of the money will be going to VON Sakura House, the only 10-bed residential hospice in Oxford County.
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Council Approves Community Grants for Fall 2025
Twelve local groups and organizations will receive a combined total of $46,700 worth of community grant funding.
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Changes to Woodstock Events in 2025
The City of Woodstock will replace its Easter Egg Hunt with a fall event next year.
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Brantford Driver Charged in Waterford
A 34-year-old from Brantford has been charged after a single vehicle crash on Highway 24 in Waterford.
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PJHL Preview - Oct 4th to Oct 6th
The Navy Vets, Merchants, and Trojans will be in action this evening. The Braves have the night off but will hit the ice tomorrow night.
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Pasta Dinner Supporting WKNR
The pasta dinner fundraiser will be taking place at the Beachville Legion on Saturday November 9th.
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Hospitality Workers Invited to Discover Dundas
Discover Dundas is a two-hour walking tour of downtown Woodstock for hospitality workers.
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Brant Area Child Dies of Rabies
The child had been in contact with a rabies positive bat in northern Ontario.
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Break and Enter Under Investigation in Paris
A break-and-enter is under investigation by the Brant County OPP.
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WITAAR Supports Local Teachers with Supply Drive
The tool kits from WITAAR contained several items including pencils, card stock, sticky notes and dry erase markers.
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Adult Halloween Dance to Support Norwich Youth
An adults-only Halloween dance will be held at the Norwich Legion, all in support of the Norwich and District Optimist Club.
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Members Wanted for Youth Advisory Committee
Woodstock youth between the ages of 13 and 21 have until the end of the month to apply for the Youth Advisory Committee.
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WPS Looking for Missing Man
Jaron is 23-years-old and Woodstock Police believe he could be in the Hamilton area.
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Skilled Trades a Focus for Oxford County
A pair of skilled trades and tech events will be coming to Oxford County this month.
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Indecent Act Leads to Arrest in Woodstock
Woodstock Police have arrested a London man after reports of an indecent act near a public school.
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Norfolk OPP Investigate Mischief
The public is being asked to help locate individuals involved in mischief investigations.
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Friendly Ghost Costume Stop Happening this Weekend
You'll be able to pick up a Halloween costume at Cowan Park this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Vehicle Hits Guardrail on Middle Townline Road
A Brant County resident has been charged with several offences.
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Fatal ATV Rollover in Thames Centre
The 45-year-old from Thames Centre was the only person on the ATV at the time.
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Woodstock Police Lay Charges after Assault
An altercation between two men has resulted in charges laid.
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Water main Flushing Begins in Oxford County
Another round of watermain flushing has started in the County.
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UPDATE: Fog Advisory Ends
Locally dense fog made it hard to see on the roads this morning.
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Interview with the Mayor - Oct 1st 2024
This week's council agenda includes a report from Parks and Rec that looks at the future of the Easter Egg Hunt.
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Ontario Increases Minimum Wage
Labour Minister David Piccini says those working 40-hour work weeks for minimum wage will bring home an additional $1,355 every year.
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PJHL Recap - Sept 27th and Sept 28th
All of Oxford County's PJHL Teams celebrated wins over the weekend.
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Photo Radar Discussions Continue in Oxford
Oxford County staff will determine if our community safety zones would benefit from automated speed enforcement.
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Fatal Crash Investigation in Zorra Township
One person died and seven others sustained non-life threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening.
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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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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - September 2024
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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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.