WPS Briefs - May 26th, 2026

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• Heat Wave Brings Heat Warning

  SWPH has issued a heat warning as Environment Canada expects hotter than normal temperatures until Friday.

• GoFundMe Created Following Work Incident

  Sem Thin had to have both legs amputated following a work incident in Woodstock.

• OPP Remind Public on Helmet Safety

  Today marks day four of the Canada Day Life Saving Equipment Campaign.

• Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Chris Rosehart

  Tillsonburg Council has a familiar face running in the election. Chris Rosehart has put her name back on the ballot.

• Canada Day Celebrations Coming to Woodstock

  There is lots to celebrate this Canada Day, and Woodstock will have lots going on in South Side Park.

• Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Katie Grigg

  A councillor in Zorra Township is running in the upcoming municipal election, but is looking to switch roles.

• Oxford OPP Continue to Investigate Pride Flag Incidents

  Several incidents involving Pride flags have been reported to the Oxford OPP this month, and the police are now looking for the public's help.

• Wienerfest Hits Burford Fairgrounds this Weekend

  This weekend, people will flock to the Burford Fairgrounds to experience another edition of Wienerfest.

• South-West Oxford Candidate Profile - George Klosler

  Ward 3 in South-West Oxford has seen another candidate come forward for the upcoming municipal election.

• Nostalgia Days Fast Approaching in Norwich

  The annual festival will be taking place on Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th this year.

• Residential Fire in Tillsonburg

  Crews responded to a residential building fire on Quarter Town Line in Tillsonburg early this morning.

• SWOX Candidate Profile - Paul Buchner

  Ward 1 in South-West Oxford has a familiar face running in the election. Paul Buchner has put his name back on the ballot.

• Interview with the Warden - June 25th, 2026

  Some big topics were discussed during the latest Warden interview on the Heart FM Morning Show.

• Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms

  Heavy rain and intense thunderstorms are possible for Oxford County, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Yellow Watch.

• Sally Creek Car Show Expands for DASO

  The annual car show will also have food trucks and kids activities this year, in hopes of raising more money for DASO.

• School's Out for Summer in Oxford County!

  The Woodstock Police Service has some tips for everyone as the kids get ready for the summer vacation.

• SWPH Issues Drug Watch for Oxford and Elgin

  Officials say drugs in those areas could be contaminated. They have also seen an increase in overdoses and drug related deaths.

• Norwich Township Candidate Profile - Karl Toews

  A nomination has come forward to try to claim the Ward 4 seat in Norwich Township in the upcoming municipal election.

• OPP Release Results from Stop, Look and Live Campaign

  The West Region OPP responded to 46 intersection-related crashes last week, and five of them were in Oxford County.

• Proxi 230 Car Cruise Begins Tomorrow

  Lots of classic cars will gather at the Proxi 230 Travel Stop in Woodstock this summer.