The OPP will be conducting a province wide distracted driving campaign.
Distracted driving is the number one killer on
Provincial Police say 65 people died last year in OPP related collisions where distracted driving was a contributing factory or the primary cause of death.
In comparison, 55 deaths were speed related, 53 for not wearing a seatbelt and 45 were alcohol related deaths.
The OPP will be conducting a province wide distracted driving campaign this spring and officers in
WFD Responds to Seven Calls in Two Days
The calls included three fires, two improperly discarded cigarettes, and two cases of unauthorized open air burning.
UPDATE: Witnesses Wanted in Highway 403 Crash
A vehicle heading south on Pottruff Road crossed the westbound lanes of Highway 403 and came to a rest in the centre median.
News Poll: Stanley Cup Final 2026
Who do you think will win the Stanley Cup Final?
Assault Charge Laid in Delhi
A 62-year-old has been charged after an incident on Talbot Road Saturday night.
Shared Deputy Fire Chief Hired for Zorra and SWOX
Jeremy Wallace will serve as the Deputy Fire Chief for Zorra Township and South-West Oxford.
Woodstonian Charged in Second Driving Incident
The 20-year-old was charged with stunt driving, while awaiting trial for charges connected to a fatal crash.
Purchase Finalized for Homelessness Support Centre
Oxford County has officially purchased the old YMCA building in Woodstock to make it a homelessness support centre.
Hamilton Teen Charged in Norfolk Crash
The 18-year-old is facing impaired driving related offences.
Interview with the Mayor - June 1st, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about the downtown parking situation and the purchase of a new aerial apparatus for WFD.
Bid for Kids Sake Begins!
There's over 100 items up for grabs in the online auction, and all of the proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.
Pride Month Begins in Oxford County
The Progress Flag will be raised in every Oxford County municipality today.
Embro Set to get a Dog Park
The fundraising continues as the Village of Embro gets ready for a dog park.
Public Consultation for Homeless Service Centre
A public meeting will be held for the Homeless Service Centre that's set to open in Woodstock in 2028.
WAG Celebrates 60 Years
A family friendly event in Museum Square will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Woodstock Art Gallery.
Navy Vets Hire Head Coach for Inaugural GOHL Season
Andy Bathgate will be the bench boss for the Woodstock Navy Vets.
Woodstock Police Respond to Swatting Incident
Swatting is when someone gives false or misleading information to police to trigger an emergency response.
Interview with the Warden - May 28th, 2026
Warden Marcus Ryan talked about the current status of the Homeless Service Centre.
Wind Phone Installed at VON Sakura House
It's an unconnected telephone that's placed in a quiet area, so people can reflect as they call their loved ones who have passed away.
Walk for Lupus Returns to Southside Park
The event has raised over $92,000 for Lupus Ontario over the past 16 years.
Another Successful Realtors Care Food Drive for WITAAR
Volunteers collected over 35,000 pounds of food on May 6th.
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