Local News
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2026 Community Grant Recipients
The total grant was $81,595, which was distributed to 12 different local organizations.
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PJHL Preview - South Conference Finals
One Oxford County team remains in the hunt for the Schmalz Cup.
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Active Police Investigation in Ingersoll
There is an increased police presence in Ingersoll as officers respond to a reported threat.
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Easter Tradition Returns to Memorial Park in Tillsonburg
The Tillsonburg Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt has been a tradition for almost four decades now.
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Police Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario
Woodstock Police will be participating alongside Brantford Police and the Norfolk OPP.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - April 1st
The Braves beat the Navy Vets 4-3 to win the Doherty Division Championship!
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Missing Person Last Spotted in Woodstock
Andrew is from Thamesford, but he was last seen in Woodstock early in the morning on April 1st.
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Canada-Wide Warrant Related to 2020 Murder
The two wanted individuals are from London but are also frequently in the GTA.
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UPDATE: Victims Identified in Norwich Township Crash
Police responded to a crash involving a transport truck and an SUV Tuesday afternoon.
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Tavistock Hosts Special Easter Egg Hunt!
The Tavistock Agricultural Society is hosting the event.
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PetSmart Adoption Week Success in Oxford
Twenty-three animals found their forever homes last week.
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Ontario Increases Minimum Wage
The annual increase is set to help almost 700,000 workers.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 31st
The Navy Vets beat the Braves 7-3 last night, forcing a Game 7 in the Doherty Division Championship.
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Easter Fun in Drumbo!
A colouring contest is underway and an Easter egg hunt will be taking place in Drumbo Park on Saturday
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All Systems Go for Artemis II Mission
IDCI graduate Jeremy Hansen is about to become the first Canadian to circle around the moon.
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Funding Helps Get New Roof in Ingersoll
The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum has a new roof thanks to annual funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund.
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Ingersoll has Two Easter Egg Hunts
Unifor Local 3264 & 88 are hosting one hunt on Friday, with the Rotary Club of Ingersoll hosting one on Saturday.
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Masai Ujiri joins WNBA Expansion Team Ownership
The former Raptors GM is staying in Toronto.... but not with the Raptors.
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Tip Tuesday - March 2026
Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the March edition of Tip Tuesday.
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Federal Offender Wanted nearby Hamilton & GTA
The federal offender is known to be around the GTA and Hamilton and she is serving a 5 year sentence.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Fire General Manager
General Manager Brad Treliving was fired midway through his third season.
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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled
Environment Canada says we could be in for thunderstorms today.
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Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Harold Bishop Park
The event is being hosted by the Optimist Club of Norwich and District.
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Oxford County Receives Investment for Emergency Preparedness
The $86,500 investment helps two local organizations.
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New Canada-Ontario Partnership Focuses on Affordability
The partnership is aimed at building more affordable housing and investing in infrastructure and public transit systems in Ontario.
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Interview with the Mayor - March 30th, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about Woodstock's Community Grants program and the proposed list of recipients for spring 2026.
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Woodstock Has Two Easter Events This Week!
Century 21 Heritage House Ltd, Brokerage & the Woodstock Christian School are hosting the events.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 27th to March 29th
Tavistock is leading the best-of-seven championship series 3-2.
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Applications Open for WAG Legacy Scholarship
It's for aspiring young artists in Oxford County, getting ready to attend an arts program in post-secondary school.
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A Busy April for Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
The chamber is selling tickets to a Blue Jays game and Breakfast with the Mayor.
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Avi Lewis Named Federal NDP Leader
Avi Lewis received close to 40,000 of the almost 71,000 ballots at the NDP convention in Winnipeg.
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OPP Runs 'Stay Focused' Campaign
The 'Stay Focused' Campaign is aimed at reducing distracted drivers.
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Rec & Leisure Fair is Back
The Oxford Auditorium will be busy in the friendly city this weekend.
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Oxford Stewardship Award Nominees Announced
The award honours local landowners who have made contributions to preserve and enhance the nature of their properties.
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United Way Thanks Community for Successful Campaign
United Way Oxford raised $1,315,358 during its latest fundraising campaign.
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Budget Supports Home Buying, Small Business
The provincial budget, released today, also shows this year's deficit at $13.4-billion
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Impaired Driver Charged in Ingersoll
Ingersoll man gets charged with 4 different impaired driving charges.
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Scratch Ticket Turns into $50,000 for Woodstonian
Mark Dagenais won $50,000 off a ticket he purchased at the Pioneer gas station on Norwich Ave.
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Interview with the Warden - March 26th, 2026
Warden Marcus Ryan talked about slight changes that were made to Oxford County's tax policy and the community grants policy.
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WCI Captains/Veterans Basketball Game Returns!
The Juniors will play at 6:00 p.m. next Wednesday and the Seniors will hit the hardcourt at 7:45 p.m..
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Baxter Named PJHL Trainer of the Year
Mark Baxter has been the head trainer of the Norwich Merchants since 1993.
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Ontario to Table 2026 Budget Today
It will be introduced shortly after 4:00 p.m. today.
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UPDATE: Federal Offender Arrested in Kingston
Wesley Hall is serving a two-year sentence for a long list of charges.
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Project Sapphire Cuts Down Cocaine
Multiple Police Units were involved in Project Sapphire, which was cracking down on the trafficking of cocaine in multiple municipalities.
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Stunt Driver Charged in SWOX
The driver was a 19-year-old from Oshawa.
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Federal Minimum Wage to Increase
Federal minimum wage increases to $18.15 an hour on April 1st
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Air Traffic Controller Shortage in Canada
The recent plane crash focuses on a big hole that Canada needs to fill.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 25th
The Woodstock Navy Vets win 5-2 in game 3 of the Doherty Division Final.
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Introducing: the Woodstock Performing Arts Collective
The Woodstock Performing Arts Collective hosting its first show titled The Magician's Elephant.
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Illegal Drugs Seized in South-West Oxford
There was an increased police presence on Robinson Road this morning as a search warrant was executed.
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Camp 85 Returns to Blandford-Blenheim
The 4th annual Camp 85 will be held this summer in Blandford-Blenheim, with girls aged 14 to 18 eligible to attend.
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Impaired Driver Charged in Plattsville
A Plattsville man faces charges for a single vehicle collision on Sunday.
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Oxford County Starts Large Item Collection
Next week the large item collection for oversized household items starts.
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One Act Players Community Theatre Presents: Whimsy State
Based off a true story, about a group of fisherman that own their own island of the coast of Nova Scotia
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UPDATE: Pilots Identified in Air Canada Crash
The regional jet hit a fire truck that was responding to a separate emergency on the runway.
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Bill C-242 Back for Debate in Ottawa
Oxford County MP, Arpan Khanna, is once again urging the Liberals to support and pass the Jail Not Bail Act.
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Kim Mitchell to Headline Woodstock Canada Day
The Canadian rock icon will celebrate Canada Day in the Friendly City.
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OPP Investigating Highway 401 Crash
Police would like to speak with the owner of the blue SUV that was involved.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 20th to March 21st
The Tavistock Braves won the first two games with a score of 5-1.
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Deadline Approaching for OCF Maple Leaf Fund
Applications have to be submitted by the end of the day on Friday, April 10th.
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EZT Open House to Highlight Population Growth
The open house will focus on the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion and Secondary Plan.
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Ontario to Cap Ticket Resale Prices
The Ford Government will propose changes to the Ticket Sales Act in the coming days.
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News Poll: Doherty Division Championship 2026
The latest Heart FM News Poll asks, who are you cheering for in the Doherty Division Championship series?
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Embro-Ohio Hockey Exchange Celebrates 50 Years
The friendly hockey tournament will takeover the Embro Arena this weekend.
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Woodstock Police 2025 Numbers
It was a year of dedication and keeping the community safe for the Woodstock Police Service.
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AHL Returning to Hamilton
The New York Islanders are planning to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton's TD Coliseum.
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March for Meals in Oxford County
Woodstock Mayor Jerry Acchione delivered meals to local residents supported by the Meals on Wheels program yesterday.
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Spring Forecast for Oxford County
Meteorologist Trudy Kidd says we could have warmer than normal temperatures this spring, but it's hard to tell what we'll get for precipitation.
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Woodstock Approves 2026 Revenue Budget
The average homeowner will see an increase of about $133 on the city's portion of their property tax bill.
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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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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Highway Hit-and-Run
The Oxford OPP have laid charges a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 401 west of Oxford Road 3.
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UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
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Christmas Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Woodstock
The Woodstock Salvation Army would like to raise $60,000 this holiday season.
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Wettlaufer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.
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UPDATE: CMV Driver Charged in Oxford County Collision
The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.
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UPDATE: Woodstock Open-Air Burn Ban Lifted
The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.
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Running with the Bulls Returns this Summer
The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.
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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.
