Woodstock city council voted unanimously in favour of a motion to do a departmental study of the fire department. Councillor Bill Bess requested the motion. The fire department budget is 7.1 million dollars. A lot of the budget is salaries which are negotiated by the province. Bess explained the motion "We are looking for some direction in ways to improve efficiencies and ways to reduce cost." Bess is hoping that council will have a better idea of the possibilities by the end of the year.
Woodstock Will Name an Official Bird
The public will be asked to vote on what they think the official bird of Woodstock should be.
The Community Challenge Set to Return
This year's StreetFest will feature an old event, with the Chamber of Commerce and BIA working together.
STAGES Presents: The Addams Family
Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a young man, and begs her father Gomez not to tell his wife Morticia.
Smile Cookies Raise Over $131,300 for Local Charities
United Way Oxford and VON Sakura House each received a cheque for $65,691.14.
Zorra Candidate Profile: Crystal Finch
Crystal Finch is currently the Ward 4 Councillor for Zorra Township, but she's eyeing another seat in council chambers.
UPDATE: Tornado Confirmed North of Belmont
Tornado warnings were issued in London and Oxford County Tuesday evening.
Middlesex OPP Charge Woodstock Man
A Woodstock man is facing charges after stealing a bike in Thorndale.
Ingersoll Man is $75,000 Richer
It was a spur-of-the-moment purchase, which turned into $75,000 for an Ingersoll man.
OPP Investigating Alcohol Theft in Ingersoll
Police say someone took two 12-packs of alcohol from the cooler section of a store on Bell Street
Introducing the Heartbeat Lager!
It's a partnership between the Upper Thames Brewing Company, Heart FM, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.
DART Shining a Light on Strangulation
DART is raising awareness about the dangers of strangulation this month.
Norwich Candidate Profile - Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer would like to keep things quiet if he's re-elected as the Mayor of Norwich Township.
Sunrise Farms Expanding into Woodstock
Sunrise Farms is investing over $100,000,000 for a new plant in Woodstock.
Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Vanessa Hnat
A name has been put forward for a councillor position on the Blandford-Blenheim council.
Brant OPP Briefs - May 20th, 2026
Charges have been laid in three separate driving incidents in Brant County.
Next Executive Director of United Way Oxford Revealed
Amanda Kreiger will step into the position in October.
Former YMCA Building to House Homelessness Support Centre
Oxford County is in the process of buying the building and the deal should be finalized in the coming weeks.
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
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Tornado & Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Environment Canada says we could be in for thunderstorms today in Oxford County.
PWHL Will Expand to San Jose
The Professional Women's Hockey League will move to 12 teams entering the 2026-27 season.
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