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• Behind the Scenes: Bird Set Free

  A documentary about the creation of the Bird Set Free statue in Florence Carlyle Park will be screened at the Market Centre Theatre.

• Public Information Centre Announced for Homelessness Service Centre

  Local residents and business owners will be able to learn more about the new Homlessness Service Centre coming to Woodstock.

• Conservation Authorities to Consolidate

  The 36 conservation authorities across the province will amalgamate into nine regional authorities as of February 1st, 2027.

• Woodstock Applying for Funds for New Rec Facility

  Woodstock is submitting an application for the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program.

• Woodstock Candidate Profile - Wes Mazur

  He would like to advocate for responsible growth, responsible financial management, and strong community services as a Woodstock City Councillor.

• Woodstock Casino Celebrates 25 Years

  Over 6.8 million people have visited the Woodstock casino since it first opened on June 20th, 2001.

• Woodstock to Honour Local High School Students

  City Council approved the list of recipients for the 2026 Student Civic Awards of Excellence last night.

• Low Water Levels in Woodstock Navy Club Pond

  The water levels have been about 12 to 16 inches below the overflow since 2024.

• Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Katherine Englander

  Katherine Englander has recently retired and wants to give back to her community as a town councillor.

• A Busy May for Norwich Firefighters

  Volunteer firefighters responded to 22 incidents and logged 106 hours of emergency response activities.

• Innerkip Lions Weekend Fast Approaching

  The event schedule includes the slo-pitch tournament, the parade, the firefighters breakfast, and the fireworks display.

• Woodingford Lodge Launches Ostomy Support Group

  Meetings will take place on a monthly basis and the first one is scheduled for June 30th.

• SWOX Candidate Profile - Peter Ypma

  Peter Ypma has been on SWOX council for two terms and is seeking a third.

• Stormy Forecast Sparks Special Weather Statement

  Environment Canada says we could get thunderstorms, 40 milimetres of rain, and wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour.

• Maple Leafs Hire New Coach

  Jim Hiller will serve as the 41st head coach in franchise history.

• Impaired Driver Charged on Rest Acres Road

  The OPP pulled over the 31-year-old driver on Rest Acres Road Friday night.

• Plattsville to Celebrate 175th Anniversary

  The event schedule includes a firefighter breakfast, a parade, a car and tractor show, and a drone show at dusk.

• Trevor Birtch Mistrial Daily Recap

  The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.

• Norfolk OPP Investigating Serious Collision

  A collision on Bell Mill Side Road in Courtland is under investigation.

• Vandalism Reported at Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese

  The owners say they were targeted for standing up for basic human rights in their community.