Local News

Feds confirm move and also drop masking requirements on trains and planes

When police located the suspects, there was a foot pursuit resulting in both men being taken into custody. 

Adrian Couwenberg says he would fight hard for the people of Ward 4 if he's elected as their councillor next month.

This week's Heart FM news poll asks, will you be more eager to travel outside of Canada once the border restrictions are dropped?

Woodstock narrowly beat the Applejacks 4-3 on Friday. The Navy Vets also crushed the Shamrocks in Hespeler yesterday 6-2.

Ana Paula Alves would like to make positive change as the next Oxford County trustee for the London District Catholic School Board.

Ontarians over the age of 18 can now book an appointment to receive the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose. Kids between the ages of six months old and five years old can also receive Pfizer's pediatric vaccine.

Police say two vehicles collided in the westbound lanes of the 401 close to Elgin Road at around 2:45 a.m. today.

Police say a Ford pickup truck hit a pedestrian on Muir Road North early this morning.

It features artifacts and photos that have been donated to the museum over the last two and a half years.

Daniel Wagner is looking to return to Norwich Township Council as the Ward 1 Councillor. He previously served on council from 1984 to 1997.

The Vets, the Braves, the Merchants, and the Trojans will all be in action tonight.

All four of Norwich Township's fire stations responded to an early morning fire at 2001 Enviro Inc this morning. The damage was minimal and no one was hurt.

Oxford County residents can now provide feedback for the 2024 Transportation Master Plan.

Librarians, custodians, and administrative staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees will begin voting today to see if they're in favour of strike action.

The Big Car Show returns to the Woodstock Canadian Tire parking lot this Sunday and all of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.

Cabinet mulling over masking requirements on airplanes and trains.

The affordable home will be on Braun Ave in the north end of town. The exact location is currently known as Lot 84.

The keepsake is aimed at educating Canadians about the impacts of the residential school system.

Review nearly a year late.

Val Haley says we need some new voices on Norwich Township Council and that's one of the reasons why she's running for the Ward 1 council seat.

The Ford Government and the Trudeau Government will both invest over $950,000 to bring high-speed internet to over 930 homes, businesses, and farms in Oxford County.

David Cripps will encourage good governance and transparency within the TVDSB if he becomes an Oxford County trustee.

Representatives from the Woodstock Kitten Nursery and Rescue will request a zone change for their Oxford Centre property and address a local campaign against them.

Peel Regional Police have charged a 25-year-old man from Woodstock and a 24-year-old man from Sydney, Nova Scotia in an assault investigation in a Brampton parking lot.

An SUV collided with a pickup truck at the corner of Oxford Road 13 and Norwich Road yesterday evening. The driver of the pickup truck was not hurt, and the driver of the SUV died in hospital.

He says before any work is done, he wants to bring the community together and turn Council into a team.

The weather watch was issued around 1:30 p.m. this afternoon

The Friendly Ghost Costume Stop by takeover Cowan Park on Saturday October 1st. All of the Halloween costumes will be free, but donations will be accepted.

Close to 200 trees will be planted in Tillsonburg's Memorial Park today in honour of National Tree Day.

Peter Croves has big plans for the Friendly City if he becomes the next Mayor of Woodstock.

Woodstock Police briefs include a break and enter on Normandy Drive, a shoplifting incident in the Dundas and Clarke Street area, and a man charged with drug possession on Canterbury Street.

The exhibition is named Visual Elements 64, and it features a diverse range of artwork from 35 local artists.

Spencer says that she was encouraged by members of the Tillsonburg community to run for Council, and she plans on bringing her positive mindset and creativity to the table, but most importantly her ears.

OPP briefs include a stolen utility trailer in Thames Centre and a man charged with possession of property obtained by crime in Perth East.

Seven coworkers recently won $1 million with Lotto Max and the group includes a woman from Norwich.

Tyler Zacher-King would like to address accessibility, accountability, and affordability if he becomes the next Mayor of Norwich Township.

Police say two vehicles collided at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Mall Road yesterday morning.

Girls in Grade 6 and 7 will be able to stop by St. Mary's High School tomorrow night if they're interested in trying out for the U12/U13 Oxford Attack girls basketball team.

Southwestern Public Health will be accepting walk-in COVID-19 booster shot appointments from patients over the age of 70 this week.

Queen Elizabeth the Second's funeral took place at Westminster Abbey this morning. This week's Heart FM news poll asks, did you watch it?

All of Oxford County's Junior C hockey teams celebrated wins over the weekend.

Warden Larry Martin is not a fan of the proposed federal boundary changes for Oxford County.

Tim Hortons is launching its Smile Cookie campaign today! All of the money raised at the locations in Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Norwich, Thamesford, and Tavistock will be going to local charities.

Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 6:00 a.m. EST. Ceremonies will also be taking place at the cenotaphs in Woodstock, Tillsonburg, and Norwich later this morning.

Police seized approximately 1.3 kilograms of crystal meth, 113 grams of fentanyl, 52 grams of cocaine, 8 hydromorphone pills, and cash.

Dale said that he is looking forward to continuing the progress they have made on roads and bridges, especially in Ward 4.

Since 1980, Woodstock has raised over $530,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. The goal for this year is to raise $30,000.

There will plenty of different land vehicles such as classic cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as the vintage Harvard planes and other visiting aircraft.

SWOX Fire Chief Rob Serson says about 7,000 litres of fuel leaked in the Woodstock ONroute parking lot last night, after a truck collided with a fuel tanker. No one was hurt.

Hike for Hospice will takeover Woodstock's Roth Park tomorrow and all of the proceeds will benefit VON Sakura House.

The Vets will face the Firebirds in New Hamburg tonight and they will return to Woodstock tomorrow night for their free home opener against the Norwich Merchants at Southwood Arena.

Oxford County's Official Plan has been amended to allow for Additional Residential Units in the townships of Zorra, East Zorra-Tavistock, South-West Oxford, Norwich, and Blandford-Blenheim.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, along with four former Prime Ministers, Order of Canada members, and members of the RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces.

Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser will be the keynote speaker at the Bridges to Better Business networking luncheon at the Craigowan Golf Club on Wednesday October 19th.

The goal is to bring the price of licensed child care down to an average of $10 per day by September 2025.

Southwestern Public Health is currently investigating an active case of monkeypox somewhere in the Oxford, Elgin, and St. Thomas regions.

This weekend's Festival of One Act Plays includes three one-act comedies; All by Myself, Frozen Fish Sticks, and I Don't Mind That You're Ugly.

It was a very successful Labour Day long weekend for Woodstock Minor Baseball, with four OBA Championships and two OBA finalists.

Time is running out if you want to sign up for the Go Organic: Rescue live stream taking place this Tuesday starting at 7:00 p.m.

An all-candidates forum will be taking place at Harrington Hall tonight and everything will get underway at 7:00 p.m.

Hospital patients awaiting spots in long term care can be moved to nursing homes not of their choosing, or face a $400 per day fine if they refuse.

Van Lagen is coming in with a business mindset, and he thinks Norwich needs to start planning ahead.

Canadian Bankers Association says banks across Canada will observe a moment of silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

Smile Cookie season is officially underway in Thamesford! Preorders are now being accepted and cookie sales will begin on Monday with all of the proceeds going to Andrew's Legacy.

Woodstock Police say two male suspects assaulted an elderly man close to the Devonshire Ave and Clarke Street North intersection on Monday September 5th.

Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for Oxford County, but conditions should improve later this morning.

United Way Oxford will be hosting its campaign kickoff event at the Upper Thames Brewery this Thursday and you have to register online if you want to attend.

Trevor Birtch stopped by the Heart FM studio to discuss his re-election campaign as the Mayor of Woodstock. He also issued a statement addressing his current court matters.

Premier Ford's office says the province will have a provincial day of mourning instead of a holiday on Monday.

Police seized one firearm, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, Canadian currency and stolen property.

The suspect's vehicle is said to be a silver, four-door sedan that is now carrying damage to its front passenger’s side.

Plan includes boost to the GST tax credit.

National day of mourning to take place on September 19th.

The program will end with a live pitch presentation, and winners can receive a cash prize of $1,000.

The damage is estimated at about $20,000 after a vehicle burst into flames in a James Street parking lot yesterday evening. No one was hurt.

Impaired driving charges have been laid after the Norfolk OPP responded to a single-vehicle crash on Fertilizer Road in Windham Saturday night.

The Oxford NDP Riding Association is encouraging members of the public to voice their thoughts on the proposed federal riding changes for Oxford County.

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show will kick off today and there will be over 600 exhibitors on site this year.

Emergency alerts were sent out across Ontario saying Peel Regional Police are investigating an active shooter that is considered armed and dangerous.

Supplies 4 Students achieved its goal of providing for each family that applied to the program.

Ontario's 2022 Budget is set to release, with estimations of around 158-billion dollars.

Van Norman Innovation Park has it's first business to open up shop and another on the way.