Local News
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South Gate Centre Expansion Fast Approaching
The South Gate Centre expansion project is scheduled to begin this August and it should take about six months to complete.
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Last Call to Provide Input for Downtown Bench Decision
The online survey about whether Woodstock City Council should reinstate the benches in Museum Square will close tomorrow.
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Weekend Weapons Investigation in Woodstock
Three men have been arrested and charges are pending after a weapons investigation in the area of William Street and Ingersoll Ave in Woodstock.
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County Reviews Two Municipal Modernization Funding Proposals
Oxford County is going to use Municipal Modernization Funding from the province to make improvements to the subsidized housing program and the nutrition programs at Woodingford Lodge.
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PJHL Weekend Preview - January 27th to January 29th
The Woodstock Navy Vets will host the Paris Mounties tonight and visit the Hespeler Shamrocks Sunday afternoon.
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Seventy-Five Years of the Woodstock Museum
The Woodstock Museum, formerly known as the Oxford County Museum, first opened on January 28th, 1948.
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Beres to Represent Zone 3 on ROMA Board
Tillsonburg Deputy Mayor Dave Beres will represent Oxford County, Norfolk County, Brant County, Haldimand County, the City of Hamilton, and the Niagara Region on the ROMA Board of Directors.
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Missing Searching for Missing Man in Brant County
Police say William Thompson was last seen on Christmas Eve. He was getting in a taxi on Park Ave in Burford, which was bound for Brantford.
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Officer Dragged by Pickup Truck in Stratford
A Stratford Police officer had to be taken to hospital with several injuries after they were dragged by a stolen pickup truck at the Canadian Tire Gas Bar.
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Canada Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Four of the country's Leopard 2 tanks will be sent to help Ukraine fight off Russian attacks
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Province's Chief Medical Officer of Health Urging Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19
Dr. Kieran Moore warns new variant is on the rise, despite overall decline in cases
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Oxford to Apply for Funding for New Long-Term Care Facility
Oxford County will be submitting a funding application to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, in hopes of bringing at least 160 new long-term care beds to Ingersoll.
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Woodstock Reports 15 Centimetres of Snow
We got about 15 centimetres of snow in the Friendly City and we still have more on the way.
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PM Asked About Helping Struggling Canadians
Justin Trudeau pointed to GST credit, dental benefits and rental assistance
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Woodstock Issues Snow Removal Reminder to Residents and Businsses
Woodstock residents and businesses have 24 hours to shovel their sidewalks after a significant snow event.
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Teen Falls Victim to Sextortion Scam in West Perth
A 15-year-old from West Perth recently fell victim to the sextortion scam, after sending intimate photos to someone they met over social media.
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St. Marys Driver Charged in Perth County Crash
One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a vehicle got rear-ended on Perth Road 163 Friday morning.
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UPDATE: Missing Man Found
The Oxford OPP has located 35-year-old man who reported missing in Tillsonburg.
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Prime Minister to Meet With Premiers to Discuss Health Care
Meeting will take place February 7th in Ottawa
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Bank of Canada Raising Interest Rates
Key interest rate now sits at 4.5 percent
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Council to Consider Funding Application for New Long-Term Care Home
Oxford County Council will consider sending in a provincial funding application for a new long-term care facility in Ingersoll.
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Golden Gala Returns for 2023!
Century 21 Heritage House will be hosting its 21st Golden Gala at the Oxford Auditorium on Saturday March 4th.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - Wednesday January 25th
Woodstock Police briefs include 15 stolen truck tires, a 21-year-old charged with mischief and theft under $5,000, and a 28-year-old busted for impaired driving on the outskirts of the city.
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Snowfall Warning Cancels School Buses in Oxford
All of the school buses have been canceled for Oxford County students within the TVDSB, LDCSB, and CSC Providence.
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Marineland Looking to Sell Park
Amusement park has registered with the province to sell the park
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Oxford and Brant Counties Under Snowfall Warning
About 15 to 20 cm of snow expected tomorrow
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Winter Parking Restrictions for Oxford County
We're in for quite the snow storm tomorrow, so this is just a reminder that winter parking restrictions are in effect for all of Oxford County's municipalities.
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Significant Snowfall in the Forecast for Oxford County
Environment Canada Meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says we can expect at least 10 centimetres of snow tomorrow. It should start in the morning and become heavier in the afternoon.
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Arson Investigation Underway in Windham
About $10,000 in damage has been reported after a home caught fire in Windham early yesterday morning. Police believe the fire was intentionally set.
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Oxford OPP Seeking Grandparent Scam Suspect
Police reminding residents to be aware of grandparent scam
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Crews Respond to Barn Fire on Curries Road
About 40 firefighters responded to a barn fire on Curries Road Saturday night. No one was hurt and there were no animals inside the barn at the time.
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Thames Centre OPP Briefs - Monday January 23rd
A 33-year-old from Zorra Township was charged with impaired driving on Gore Road. Several tools have also been stolen after a barn break-and-enter on Rebecca Road.
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PJHL Weekend Recap - January 20th to January 22nd
The Norwich Merchants won the Battle of Highway 59 over the weekend, celebrating a 3-2 win over the Woodstock on Friday night and a 6-1 win over the Vets yesterday afternoon.
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DART Welcoming Guest Speaker to Oxford County
DART Oxford will kick off Black History Month with a facilitated conversation with Huffington Post writer Jeff Perera.
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Dog Bite Investigation in Ingersoll
The dog, believed to be a Rottweiler or a similar breed, was being walked by a man on Thames Street Saturday morning when the alleged incident happened outside the FirstOntario Credit Union.
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UPDATE: Gunman Kills 11 People During Lunar New Year Celebration in Monterey Park
Police say the 72-year-old male suspect was found dead in a van yesterday, hours after shots were fired in a ballroom dance club Saturday night.
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Anticipated Snowfall Sparks Special Weather Statement
Environment Canada is predicting 10 to 15 centimetres of snow starting Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday.
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January is Mentoring Month for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Erica Hughes started her new role in November.
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What is the Grandfather Scam and How Can It Be Avoided?
If you have an elderly parent or grandparent, let them know about these scams.
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PJHL Weekend Preview - January 20th to January 22nd
The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Norwich Merchants will face off this weekend, with a matchup at Southwood Arena tonight and another game at Nor-Del Arena on Sunday.
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Serious Crash North of Tillsonburg
Highway 19 between Quarter Town Line and Ostrander Road has reopened after a serious crash early this morning.
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Unlearn Racism and Bias in Oxford County
DART Oxford will be hosting an event at the Children's Aid office in Woodstock in hopes of educating the public about racism and some of the unconscious biases we have in our community.
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David Crosby Dead at 81
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has passed away after a long illness
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Woodstock Wildcats U15BB Girls Win Host Tournament
Their next tournament is in Brantford next month.
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Manslaughter Charges Laid in Rust Shooting
Prosecutors in New Mexico will be charging Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist with involuntary manslaughter after the fatal shooting on the set of the movie Rust back in 2021.
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Enbridge Donates Nearly 300 Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Woodstock Fire Department
The donation was made as part of Enbridge's goal to bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
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UPDATE: Freezing Rain Warning Cancelled
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
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Buses Cancelled for TVDSB, LDCSB and CSC Providence Students in Oxford
Oxford County students within the TVDSB, LDCSB, and CSC Providence will get to stay home today due to the freezing rain.
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HBC to Open 24 New Zellers Locations
A total of 24 new Zellers locations will be opening in Hudson's Bay department stores across Canada, including the ones at White Oaks Mall in London and Cambridge Centre Mall.
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Volunteers Needed for EZT Recreation Advisory Committee
The Township is looking for two volunteers from each ward to sit on the newly formed Recreation Advisory Committee.
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Woodstock Receives Third Quarter Payment from OLG
The OLG has issued a third-quarter payment of $369,638 to the City of Woodstock for hosting Gateway Casinos.
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Domestic Incident Leads to Charge for Blandford-Blenheim Resident
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.
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Environment Canada Meteorologist Explains Strange January Weather
Temperatures have been oddly mild for the month of January.
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No Injuries Reported in Norfolk County Collision
The Norfolk OPP responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Windham Road 12 and Nixon Road at around 8:30 a.m. today.
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Applications Open for Oxford OPP Citizen's Police Academy
The Citizen's Police Academy is a free 10-week program that begins on February 21st. Applications will be accepted until February 10th.
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GoFundMe Page Now in Memory of Ingersoll Newborn
Paislee Morin passed away on Sunday. She was only three weeks old and the GoFundMe page for her family will now raise money for her memorial.
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OPP Officer Murder Case Put Over to February
Pair accused of killing OPP officer will be back in court on February 21st
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UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Man
35-year-old Nathan Collins has been found safe.
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Woodstock Police Warn of Grandparent Scams
Police have received multiple reports of “grandparent or emergency scams”. These usually involve a scammer claiming to be a loved one or speaking on behalf of one that needs money for an urgent situation like being in jail or in a car accident.
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Woodstock Art Gallery Sends Delegation to United Kingdom
Director Curator Mary Reid will be alongside Mayor Jerry Acchione for the opening of the Many Lives Mark This Place Exhibition at the High Commission of Canada.
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Fog Advisory Issued for Oxford and Brant
Environment Canada says we could see some dense fog patches this afternoon.
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College of Physicians Takes Action After Threats
The provincial school has received emails threatening staff and council
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HPSS Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Huron Park Secondary School will bring Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to life in its first stage show in nine years.
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School Buses Cancelled for Oxford County
All of the buses for TVDSB, LDCSB, and CSC Providence students in Oxford County have been cancelled today due to the freezing rain.
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Local Police Briefs - Tuesday January 17th
Local police briefs include a two-vehicle crash in Perth East and a Kijiji related fraud investigation in Woodstock.
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Couple Accused of Killing Haldimand OPP Officer in Court Today
The man and the woman charged in the death of OPP Constable Greg Pierzchala will appear in a Cayuga courtroom today.
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UPDATE: Freezing Rain Warning Cancelled
Environment Canada says the freezing rain should turn into regular rain later this morning.
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Norfolk OPP Briefs - Monday January 16th
Over the weekend Norfolk OPP charged two with possession of cocaine for trafficking. Police also investigated two incidents of mischief in Waterford and Delhi.
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Backflow Prevention Program Aims to Protect County Water Supply
Director of public works for the county David Simpson, says backflow can be dangerous for anyone consuming the municipal water supply.
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Province Releases Plan to Expand Surgeries Performed in Private Clinics
Ontario government expanding public health care performed at private clinics
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Budget Talks Begin in Ingersoll
The first budget meeting for the new Ingersoll Town Council will be taking place at 6:00 p.m. tonight.
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Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Dies
David Onley was appointed in 2007
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PJHL Weekend Recap - January 13th to January 15th
The Woodstock Navy Vets suffered an 8-6 loss to the Wellesley Applejacks Friday night but went on to celebrate a 5-2 win over the Paris Mounties on Saturday.
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No Canadians Believed to be in Nepal Plane Crash
Officials say at this point almost everyone killed
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Now Hiring: Chief Administrative Officer for Oxford County
The job posting for Oxford's next Chief Administrative Officer is up on the County's website and all applications have to be submitted by January 31st.
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Home Sales Down in December 2022
The Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of Realtors sold 84 units last month. This is a 45 percent decline compared to December 2021.
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UPDATE: Aurora Man Charged with Arson After Two Fires in Woodstock
49-year-old Atif Sheikh of Aurora has been charged with Arson and Arson with a disregard for human life.
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UPDATE: Supplies 4 Students Program Reaches New Record
Supplies 4 Students achieved its goal of providing for each family that applied to the program.
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Ontario Budget To be Announced Later Today
Ontario's 2022 Budget is set to release, with estimations of around 158-billion dollars.
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The First Business to Call Home at the Van Norman Innovation Park
Van Norman Innovation Park has it's first business to open up shop and another on the way.