Local News
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B&E in Woodstock Leads to Charges
Two people are facing charges after Woodstock Police responded to a break-and-enter.
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Heat Warning Issued in Oxford County
High daytime highs has caused a heat warning to be issued in Oxford County.
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Bench Warrant Issued for Trevor Birtch
The legal troubles continue for Trevor Birtch as a Bench Warrant has been issued.
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Climate Survey Active in Oxford County
Residents of Oxford County can share their methods of dealing with climate change in a survey.
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UPDATE: Fog Advisory Cancelled
Dense fog patches made it hard to see on the roads this morning.
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Nominations for City Beautiful Awards
You have until July 27th to nominate a Woodstock property for one of the six awards.
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Pottahawk Safety Tips from Norfolk OPP
Lots of boats will gather at Pottahawk Point will take place this Sunday.
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Temporary All-Way Stop in Blandford-Blenheim
It's located at the corner of Keg Lane and Oxford Road 36.
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NDP Leadership Race Begins this Fall
A new federal NDP leader will be appointed in the spring of 2026.
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Interview with the Warden - July 10th, 2025
Oxford County Council has approved a new four-way stop north of Embro.
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Stolen Vehicles Located in Lucan
A 43-year-old Woodstock man has been charged with four counts of possession of property obtained by crime.
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Dragon Boat Festival Celebrates 25 Years
The Pharmasave Woodstock Dragon Boat Festival will return to the Pittock Conservation Area on Saturday August 9th.
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Ingersoll BIA Preparing for Pizza Fest
The best pizza will be crowned on Thursday July 24th.
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Paving Scam in Oxford County
Businesses have been offering paving services at a discounted rate, but they usually do a bad job and/or ask for more money than originally agreed upon.
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SWPH Reports Rabies Case in Woodstock
Someone is receiving rabies post-prophylaxis, after a bat in Woodstock tested positive for the virus.
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WPS Lay Impaired Driving Charges
Three separate impaired driving investigations in Woodstock lead to multiple charges being laid last weekend.
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Mischief Charges Laid in Tillsonburg
A Pride boardwalk was damaged in Tillsonburg, resulting in Oxford OPP laying mischief charges.
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Bike Academy Comes to Ingersoll
A bike safety course is coming to Ingersoll to help kids aged 4 to 12 become more aware when on their bicycles.
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Woodstonian Charged in Perth County
He's facing seven counts of break and enter in addition to other offences.
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Input Needed for 2026 Budget
You have until August 29th to fill out the online survey on the Speak Up Oxford website.
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Highlighting the History of the Oxford County Library
Registration is open for the latest edition of the Local History Speaker Series on July 19th.
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Police Searching for Shoplifting Suspect
OPP officers were called out to a business on King Street in Delhi early Monday afternoon.
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Zorra Man Charged in Huron County
The charges include break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, and 13 counts of operation while prohibited.
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Honour Given to Oxford Tourism Attraction
Transitions Equine is the newest Signature Experience in Southwest Ontario.
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Norfolk OPP Investigating Failure to Remain
A SUV is being searched for after it was involved in a collision in Delhi and failed to remain at the scene.
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Dangerous Operation Leads to Charges in Ingersoll
An Ingersoll man is facing a list of charges after being arrested for dangerous operation of a vehicle.
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Suspect Wanted in Kidnapping Caught
Update: Police say three others arrested
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Stunt Drivers Busted in Oxford County
The OPP stopped six vehicles for stunt driving on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford, all in one night.
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London Driver Charged in Ingersoll
The OPP charged a London man after a single vehicle crash on Samnah Crescent.
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Nominations for Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame
You have until August 1st to nominate an individual, team or association.
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Second Public Consultation Meeting for Woodstock EA
The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study is for the Oxford Road 4 and Parkinson Road intersection.
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Brant OPP Lay Assault Charge in Paris
An assault charge has been laid after an incident in Paris over the weekend.
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Interview with the Mayor - July 7th, 2025
Woodstock City Council will consider an update for the Fee Assistance in Recreation Policy.
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Oxford County Council to Discuss Road Safety
Staff conducted an audit using the Good Roads Rural Road Safety Audit Guidelines.
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Swimmer Saved in Port Dover
A 12-year-old pulled him from the water and a nearby bystander performed CPR.
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Police Searching for Escaped Inmate
Lory Bill Germa was convicted of first degree murder in 1992.
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SWPH Issues Heat Warning in Oxford
Over the next two days temperatures will be in the low 30's, causing a heat warning to be issued.
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CHAA Celebrates 40 Years with Fly Day Event
The monthly fly day event hosted by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association will have a special theme tomorrow.
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Oxford Tourism Award Nominations Begin
All nominations have to be submitted by August 3rd.
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Nostalgia Day Weekend Arrives in Norwich
The annual festival will close a stretch of Main Street today and tomorrow.
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Charges Laid after Drugs Seized in Woodstock
Multiple charges have been laid after a search warrant was executed in Woodstock.
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Two Charged After Drug Seizer in Paris
Multiple police divisions were involved in executing a search warrant in Paris, resulting in two people being arrested.
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Oxford County Woman Charged in Norfolk
A single-vehicle collision leads to an Oxford County woman being charged.
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Local Teen to Participate in World Dragon Boat Championship
It is the chance of a lifetime for Woodstock's Jane Mouland, who will be traveling to Germany to take part in the World Dragon Boat Championship.
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UPDATE: Wanted Man Found
London Police were searching for a Woodstock man who was wanted for human trafficking related charges.
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Prohibited Driver Busted in SWOX
An OPP officer received an alert on the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System.
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WPS Joins Four Counties Traffic Initiative
They're targeting high risk driving behaviours in areas with a lot of traffic complaints.
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Mischief in Ingersoll is Under Investigation
The search is on for suspects who were involved in a case of mischief at the Oxford OPP Detachment in Ingersoll.
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Impaired Driving Charges Laid in Tillsonburg
A 21-year-old Eden resident has found themselves in hot water with Oxford OPP.
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Why Not Us Wednesdays Return
The weekly program teaches financial literacy to youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
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Police Briefs - July 2nd, 2025
Police briefs include two crashes and four impaired drivers in Woodstock, South-West Oxford, Ingersoll, and Burford.
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Charges Laid in Vehicle Entry Investigation
A 39-year-old from Woodstock faces a list of theft related charges.
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Pride Flag Stolen from Norwich Home
The suspects are believed to be two white men who were shirtless at the time.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 1
**WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!
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Woodstock Celebrates Art Exhibition in Washington D.C.
An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery in Washington D.C. has a connection to the Friendly City.
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Recipe Submissions Needed for DASO Cookbook
You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.
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Oxford County Now Seeking 2025 Budget Input
A new survey has been posted to the Speak Up Oxford website, all about the Budget for 2025.
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UPDATE: WPS Make More Arrests in Weapons Investigation
Woodstock Police were involved in an active investigation in the area of Upper Thames Drive between Pittock Park Road and Arthur Park Avenue.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Collision
A 17-year-old is facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death as a result of the single-vehicle collision on Cornell Road. The incident happened on August 4th.