WPS Briefs - August 6th, 2025

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• Big Night Out Raises Over $100,000 for BBBS Oxford

  The Big Night Out Halloween Bash raised over $100,000 for youth mentorship programs in our community.

• Deadline Looms for RRHS Online Survey

  You have until tomorrow to provide input for the next strategic plan for Rural Roads Health Services.

• Charity of Choice Applications Open for 2027

  WITAAR would like to support another local cause through the Charity of Choice program next year.

• SUV Stolen in Waterford

  The Norfolk OPP is asking for the public's help tracking down an SUV that was stolen in Waterford.

• Ingersoll Church Looking for Affordable Housing Partnership

  St. James Anglican Church would like to convert its second story into affordable housing units.

• Youth Charged in Hate Motivated Crime

  The Woodstock Police have laid charges after responding to a hate-motivated crime in the city.

• Oxford Hospitals Receive Funding for Life Saving Surgeries

  MPP Ernie Hardeman says residents will be able to access the care they need, when they need it, and close to home.

• Interview with the Mayor - November 2nd, 2026

  Mayor Acchione talked about the final meeting for the current Woodstock City Council and the swearing in ceremony for the next council.

• Oxford Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding Landfill Legislation

  They would like the province to maintain the municipalities right to approve or deny new landfills.

• PJHL Recap - Oct 30th to Nov 1st

  The Merchants beat the Firebirds 5-1 on Friday in the only Oxford County victory over the weekend.

• Navy Vets Recap - Nov 1st

  The Vets crushed the Legionnaires 9-4 at Southwood Arena yesterday.

• United Way Burger Battle Begins!

  Fourteen local restaurants will go head to head to see who has the Ultimate Burger of 2026.

• Oxford County Releases Survey Results

  A recent survey shows Oxford County residents are happy with their neighbourhoods, but not so much with the municipal government.

• Cheese and Cheers Coming to Woodstock

  A partnership between Tempo Restaurant and Cheesy Cow Company will bring a fundraising event to South Gate Centre.

• PJHL Preview - Oct 30th to Nov 1st

  All of Oxford County's PJHL teams have home games tonight.

• Navy Vets Preview - Nov 1st

  The Navy Vets will host the Legionnaires at Southwood Arena Sunday night.

• Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

  The WFD is reminding everyone to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when the clocks go back on Sunday.

• Halloween Safety Tips from WPS

  Woodstock Police have some reminders for kids, parents, homeowners, and motorists ahead of Halloween tomorrow.

• Patrick Stewart Dead at 86

  He passed on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

• SWOX Crash Results in Minor Injuries

  Two vehicles collided at the corner of Foldens Line and Clarke Road Thursday afternoon.