Turns out most Canadians plan to seek out Boxing Day sales. A survey from the Bank of Montreal found 62 percent plan to shop. 69 percent of Ontarians will buy into the bargains. The survey also found that men are more likely than woman to take advantage of Boxing Day sales. Most stores are open including shopping malls and centres along with grocery stores and movie theatres. The LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed as well as banks, post offices, and all government-run offices.
Holiday Safety Tips from WFD
The Woodstock Fire Department has some tips to make sure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Woodstock Police Briefs - December 17th, 2025
Briefs include an impaired driver and a man arrested in connection to multiple outstanding Criminal Code offences.
Tillsonburg Man Charged in Lambton County Crash
The 32-year-old is facing impaired driving charges.
UPDATE: Charges Laid in Tillsonburg Gas Theft
Police say someone left a Tillsonburg gas station without paying for gas.
Winter Reminders from WFD
The winter weather is up and down, and that has the Woodstock Fire Department sending out reminders.
UPDATE: Charges Are Laid After Two Fires in the City
A Woodstock man has been charged after an investigation regarding two fires at the same location less than 24 hours apart.
SWPH Reports High Influenza Risk
There's a higher risk for older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.
Deputy Warden Appointed for 2026
If Warden Marcus Ryan is unavailable in 2026, Bernia Martin will step in as the Deputy Warden of Oxford County.
Handbags for Hospice to Shimmer for Sakura House
The disco-themed event is scheduled for Friday February 6th, 2026.
Beachville Museum Employee Receives Award
Sidney Williams was presented with the Ontario Historical Society's Dorthy Duncan Leadership in Heritage Award.
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
The nighttime low is set to drop to minus 14, and the wind chill will make it feel like minus 22. That is why the cold weather alert has been issued.
Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 15th 2025
The Oxford OPP has laid numerous charges following separate incidents across the County.
White Christmas Not Guaranteed for Oxford
We have lots of snow in Oxford County at the moment, but will it stick around for Christmas?
PJHL Recap - Dec 12th to Dec 14th
The Woodstock Navy Vets and the Thamesford Trojans sit on top of their division standings.
Holiday Safety Tips from OCAR
The holiday season can be an exciting time of the year, even for your pet.
Paris Man Charged with Impaired
Police could smell alcohol in his breath Thursday evening.
Rob Reiner Dead at 78
His death is being treated as a homicide.
Christmas Lights Stolen in Ingersoll
The Oxford OPP is currently investigating after unknown suspects stole Christmas lights in Centennial Park.
UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
PJHL Preview - Dec. 12th to Dec. 14th
It is getting close to the Christmas break for the Oxford County teams in the PJHL.
SLEIGH RIDE
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LAST CHRISTMAS
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SKY HIGH
TIA WOOD
ROLLING IN THE DEEP
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