Local News
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Summer Market Series to Replace Streetfest This Year
The Downtown Woodstock BIA has decided to place Summer Streetfest on hold this year and host a biweekly Summer Market Series in Museum Square instead.
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Oxford County Celebrates Public Works Week
Oxford County will be sharing lots of information about the Public Works Department on its social media pages this week.
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Record Gas Prices Reported Across Canada
Several gas stations in Woodstock have their prices set at $2.04 per litre this morning according to GasBuddy.com.
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Woodstock Police Service Honours Police Week
The Woodstock Police Service will kick off Police Week with a recruitment event this afternoon.
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Feedback Required for Proposed My Second Unit Program
Oxford County is currently developing a program that would offer incentives to homeowners who develop and rent a secondary unit in their home space.
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Green Party Candidate Profile: Cheryle Rose Baker
The Green Party of Ontario has selected Cheryle Rose Baker as its candidate for Oxford County.
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Construction on Oxford Road 4 & 17
Phase 2 water main construction is expected to begin on Oxford Road 4
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Ontario's Party Leaders to Square Off Tonight
Live televised debate to take place tonight in Toronto.
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SWPH Reports One New COVID-19 Related Death
We have one new COVID-19 related death in the Southwestern Public Health region.
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SWPH Investigating Overdose Deaths
Southwestern Public Health is investigating after four suspected drug-related deaths were reported in the first week of May.
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Woodstock to Introduce In-Person and Hybrid Meetings
The City of Woodstock will host its first in-person planning meeting in over two years tonight. Thursday night's City Council meeting will also follow a hybrid format.
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Heart FM Weekly Poll: Victoria Day Weekend Plans
This week's Heart FM news poll asks, do you have any plans for the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend?
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New Nursery Needed for Woodstock Kitten Nursery and Rescue
The Woodstock Kitten Nursery and Rescue is in need of donations for the Tiny Paws Nursery Building Fund.
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Walk for Alzheimer's Returns!
The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners is asking everyone to walk 13,000 steps this month, in honour of the 13,000 people living in our region with dementia.
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Ontario Party Candidate Profile: Karl Toews
Karl Toews is the local Ontario Party candidate for the upcoming provincial election.
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Woodhouse, Norfolk County
A serious crash resulted in the death of a motorcyclist at Blueline Road and Cockshutt Road.
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Wheels on the Pavement Event this Weekend
National Public Works Week is taking off this Sunday, with the 2nd Annual Wheels on the Pavement event.
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Excitement Builds for the Kids Du Duathlon
The popular Kids Du Duathlon will return to Southside Park on Sunday, June 12th, with preregistration to receive a custom T-shirt and name written on the bib.
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Serious Crash in Blandford-Blenheim
The Oxford OPP is currently investigating a serious crash at the corner of Oxford Road 8 and Blandford Road.
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Juno Awards this Weekend
The Juno Awards will be handed out this weekend and Woodstock's Movement Worship has been nominated for Contemporary Christian Gospel Album of the Year.
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A Very Successful McHappy Day in Woodstock
The McDonald's on Dundas Street in Woodstock raised over $12,700 on McHappy Day.
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Youth Facing Child Pornography Charges in Woodstock
Police have charged a young man from Woodstock with manufacturing, possessing, accessing, and distributing child pornography.
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Police Anticipating Large Crowds for Friday the 13th in Port Dover
Lots of motorcycles will be heading to Port Dover today for the only Friday the 13th this year.
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McHappy Day Breaks Last Year's Record
McHappy Day raised more than $5.7-million across Canada.
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Classic Car Show at the Oxford Drive-in
The Classic Auto Show is back and it's going to benefit the Power of Hope this year.
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Vehicle Fire at Ingersoll ONroute
A vehicle burst into flames at the Ingersoll ONroute this morning and police say no injuries have been reported.
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Ingersoll Community Cleanup This Saturday
The Ingersoll Community Cleanup is this Saturday and all of the volunteers will be meeting up at the Unifor Local 88 hall at 9:00 a.m.
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Petrie Enters Mayoral Race in Ingersoll
Brian Petrie has decided to run for Mayor after serving as an Ingersoll town councillor for eight years.
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Ontario NDP Leader in Paris after Visiting Thamesford Dairy Farm
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath visited a dairy farm in the Thamesford area yesterday afternoon and she has a scheduled stop in Paris this morning.
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Woodstock & Ingersoll Real Estate Dropping
The largest number of new Real Estate listings, added in April from over a decade.
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McHappy Day Celebrations in Woodstock and Beyond
A portion of all of the menu items sold at local McDonald's locations today will support Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario and the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) at London Health Sciences Centre.
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Show Your Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
You may have spotted lots of gold decorations if you have been driving around Oxford County lately.
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County to Receive Update Regarding The INN Overnight Shelter
The INN offers 24 beds for those who need a place to stay for the night and it operated at close to full capacity at the end of April.
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Norwich Township Man Charged in Simcoe
A 42-year-old man from Norwich Township is facing drug trafficking-related charges after he was arrested on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe yesterday.
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Power Outages Announced In Oxford County
Power outages are to be expected in Oxford County
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Suspicious Man in Blandford-Blenheim Township
The Oxford OPP is warning about a suspicious man outside Plattsville and District Public School.
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Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis Says City is Not At Fault for Concrete Falling Onto Highway 403
Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis says the Province is the one responsible for all repairs, inspections, and maintenance for the bridge.
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Oxford OPP Drug Drop Off
Oxford OPP is partnering with Shoppers Drug Mart for a Drug Drop Off in Tillsonburg.
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Province Reports 342 New COVID Hospitalizations
The province says 1,555 people are currently being treated for COVID-19 in hospital and 188 of them are in intensive care.
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Rotary Roses Campaign Charity Fund Raiser
Rotary Club's Rotary Roses are raising funds for the Domestic Abuse Services Oxford and Operation Sharing.
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UPDATE: Commercial Vehicle Crash Causes Concrete Fall Onto Highway 403
Police say a commercial vehicle hit the Wayne Gretzky Parkway overpass Monday afternoon, causing a large piece of concrete to fall onto the highway below.
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UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe
A 14-year-old was declared missing after he was last seen at Southside Public School on Albert Street.
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New Blue Party Candidate Profile: Connie Oldenburger
Connie Oldenburger would like an open line of communication with residents if she becomes the next New Blue Party MPP for Oxford County.
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Southwestern Public Health Reports One New COVID-19 Related Death
Southwestern Public Health is reporting one new COVID-19 related death today. It was a man in his 80s from St. Thomas.
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City of Woodstock Open House for City Changes
Big plans are on the way for Downtown Woodstock, based on public feedback.
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OPP Investigating Dangerous Video on Highway 24
The Norfolk OPP is investigating a video of someone standing on the back of a truck on Highway 24.
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Bid for Kids Sake Online Auction Begins Today
The Bid for Kids Sake online auction will kick off at 8:30 a.m. today and you have until this Friday at 4:30 p.m. to bid on your favourite items.
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Oxford County Hires Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Ayesha Sajid will start her new job as Oxford County's Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion today.
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Agriculture Debate in Embro this Wednesday
The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture will host a provincial candidates debate at the Embro Community Centre this Wednesday night starting at 7:00 p.m.
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Ontario Party Leaders Make Promises on Housing, Transit and Education As Campaign Continues
Day three of the provincial election campaign bringing leaders to Kitchener, Burlington, London and Bowmanville.
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Realtors Care Food Drive Celebrates Another Success
The Realtors Care Food Drive had another huge success with over 26,500 pounds of food collected.
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Two New COVID-19 Related Deaths in Oxford County
Southwestern Public Health is reporting two new COVID-19 related deaths this morning and both of them are in Oxford County.
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Tick Season Begins in Southwestern Public Health Region
Southwestern Public Health is reminding everyone to watch out for ticks this weekend, especially if you're in the Malahide area.
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Woodstock Bike Night Event is Back
The Woodstock Bike Night will return to Unifor Hall tonight and it will continue on the first Friday night of every month until October.
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NDP Candidate Profile: Lindsay Wilson
Lindsay Wilson is looking to make a difference as the Oxford County NDP candidate for the upcoming provincial election.
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Wallet Stolen from Unlocked Vehicle in Delhi
Police say someone broke into an unlocked vehicle on Pine Street in Delhi early Monday morning and stole a wallet.
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UPDATE: Police Search for Pickup Truck Connected to EZT Robbery
Police say three men assaulted a delivery driver and stole electronics from their vehicle on 14th Line in East Zorra-Tavistock yesterday afternoon.
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Power Outages Announced in Beachville
Power outages are to be expected in Beachville
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New Safety Measures to be Announced
Oxford County is recommending new safety and road measures.
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Day Two on the Campaign Trail
All four of Ontario's party leaders continue the hunt for votes
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United Way Community Conversation: Transgender Awareness and Education
United Way Oxford will be hosting its next Community Conversation tonight and it's going to shine a light on Transgender Awareness and Education.
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Hilderley Enters Mayoral Race in Woodstock
If he becomes the next Mayor of Woodstock, David Hilderley says he would make sure there is better communication and transparency from the Mayor's office.
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Linamar Corporation Looking to Acquire Salford Group
Linamar Corporation is currently in the process of acquiring Salford Group and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
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Ontario Election Campaign Officially Underway
Party leaders hitting the hustings today
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Emergency Preparedness Expo in Woodstock
The Foodland plaza in Woodstock will be a busy place during the Emergency Preparedness & Building Resiliency Expo from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. today.
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Liberal Candidate Profile: Mary Holmes
Mary Holmes is a local trustee for the London District Catholic School Board and she's looking to become the next Liberal MPP for Oxford County.
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Sudden Death Investigation in Brant County
You may have noticed an increased police presence on Campbell Road in Brant County as police investigate a death in the area.
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Woodstock Hospital Responding to COVID-19 Outbreak
The Woodstock Hospital is introducing new safety measures in response to a COVID-19 outbreak in acute inpatient service unit 2200.
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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.