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• Oxford County Receives Investment for Emergency Preparedness

  The $86,500 investment helps two local organizations.

• New Canada-Ontario Partnership Focuses on Affordability

  The partnership is aimed at building more affordable housing and investing in infrastructure and public transit systems in Ontario.

• Interview with the Mayor - March 30th, 2026

  Mayor Acchione talked about Woodstock's Community Grants program and the proposed list of recipients for spring 2026.

• Woodstock Has Two Easter Events This Week!

  Century 21 Heritage House Ltd, Brokerage & the Woodstock Christian School are hosting the events.

• PJHL Playoff Recap - March 27th to March 29th

  Tavistock is leading the best-of-seven championship series 3-2.

• Applications Open for WAG Legacy Scholarship

  It's for aspiring young artists in Oxford County, getting ready to attend an arts program in post-secondary school.

• A Busy April for Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

  The chamber is selling tickets to a Blue Jays game and Breakfast with the Mayor.

• Avi Lewis Named Federal NDP Leader

  Avi Lewis received close to 40,000 of the almost 71,000 ballots at the NDP convention in Winnipeg.

• OPP Runs 'Stay Focused' Campaign

  The 'Stay Focused' Campaign is aimed at reducing distracted drivers.

• Rec & Leisure Fair is Back

  The Oxford Auditorium will be busy in the friendly city this weekend.

• Oxford Stewardship Award Nominees Announced

  The award honours local landowners who have made contributions to preserve and enhance the nature of their properties.

• United Way Thanks Community for Successful Campaign

  United Way Oxford raised $1,315,358 during its latest fundraising campaign.

• Budget Supports Home Buying, Small Business

  The provincial budget, released today, also shows this year's deficit at $13.4-billion

• Impaired Driver Charged in Ingersoll

  Ingersoll man gets charged with 4 different impaired driving charges.

• Scratch Ticket Turns into $50,000 for Woodstonian

  Mark Dagenais won $50,000 off a ticket he purchased at the Pioneer gas station on Norwich Ave.

• Interview with the Warden - March 26th, 2026

  Warden Marcus Ryan talked about slight changes that were made to Oxford County's tax policy and the community grants policy.

• WCI Captains/Veterans Basketball Game Returns!

  The Juniors will play at 6:00 p.m. next Wednesday and the Seniors will hit the hardcourt at 7:45 p.m..

• Baxter Named PJHL Trainer of the Year

  Mark Baxter has been the head trainer of the Norwich Merchants since 1993.

• Ontario to Table 2026 Budget Today

  It will be introduced shortly after 4:00 p.m. today.

• UPDATE: Federal Offender Arrested in Kingston

  Wesley Hall is serving a two-year sentence for a long list of charges.