Local News
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Charges Laid After Traffic Stop
An Ingersoll man is facing charges after being pulled over by Oxford OPP on the 401.
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Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Adam Skeggs
The race for the Ward 2 Council seat in Zorra Township has another candidate on the ballot.
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Ontario Toy Show Celebrating 41 Years
Lots of toy collectors will be stopping by the Embro Zorra Community Centre on Sunday.
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Impaired Drivers Busted in Oxford County
Charges have been laid in two separate impaired driving related incidents in Oxford County.
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Fog Advisory Issued for Oxford
Dense fog patches have been reported throughout Oxford County this morning.
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Woodstock Navy Vets Prepare for Inaugural GOHL Season
The Woodstock Navy Vets will host the Stratford Warriors in their home opener at Southwood Arena on Saturday September 12th.
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Zorra Candidate Profile - Lori McDonald
Lori McDonald would like to protect local farmland and find ways to support seniors and families as the Mayor of Zorra Township.
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New Jobs Coming to Tillsonburg
A hefty investment from Legend Fleet Solutions will create jobs in Tillsonburg.
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UPDATE: Candidate Acclaimed for Trustee Position
One of the school boards now knows who will serve as its Trustee.
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Change Coming for Oxford Paramedic Services
The new Medical Priority Dispatch System is set to be used by Oxford County Paramedic Services in October.
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EZT Candidate Profile - Steven Van Wyk
Steven Van Wyk would like to serve a second term as a Ward 1 Councillor for East Zorra-Tavistock.
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Woodstock Lawn Bowling Event to Support ALS Research
The friendly tournament on September 3rd includes a spaghetti dinner for $15.
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OCFA to Host All Candidates Meeting
All of the municipal election candidates have been invited to participate on Monday, September 28th.
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Tim Curry Dead at 80
The actor passed away at the age of 80 on Monday.
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SWOX Candidate Profile - Tanya Gillis
Tanya Gillis would like to help residents have their voices heard as the Ward 6 Councillor for South-West Oxford.
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Woodstock Police Briefs - Aug. 26th, 2026
Four incidents all result in drivers being charged with impaired operation of a vehicle.
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The Great Potato Giveback Returns!
The potato drive will support the Food Rescue Hub this Saturday.
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SWPH Raising Overdose Awareness in Oxford County
SWPH is shining a light on overdoses ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.
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Dolly Parton Dead at 80
Parton was a musician, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.
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Ottawa Reveals Retaliatory Tariffs for US Products
Retaliatory tariffs for nearly 900 American products will take effect on September 8th.
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WPS Make Arrests with K9 Unit and Drone
Two separate incidents saw arrests, and the Woodstock Police Service is highlighting the K9 Unit and its drone.
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Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Roger Moyer
A third candidate will be on the ballot when residents of Zorra vote for their Ward 2 councillor.
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Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - August 2026
Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the August edition of Tip Tuesday this morning.
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News Poll: Online Voting in 2026
If given the option, would you vote online for the 2026 municipal election?
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Ingersoll Driver Charged in Thames Centre
The 23-year-old is facing impaired driving charges.
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Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Clay Haight
A mortgage agent would like to bring his financial skills to Blandford-Blenheim Council and Oxford County Council.
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Thousands Attend Conservative BBQ in Woodstock
The event was hosted by Oxford MP Arpan Khanna, and it included a special appearance from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
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Norwich Candidate Profile - Tim Thompson
Tim Thompson would like to bring his accounting and business experience to Norwich Township Council.
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Introducing Princeton Fire Station 81
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Station 81 on Saturday.
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Input Needed for Road Safety Strategy
Oxford residents have until September 8th to fill out the online survey.
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PM Carney says Canada will Meet U.S tariffs “Dollar for Dollar”
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EZT Candidate Profile - Jon Ross
Jon Ross is a co-owner of Madmash Brewery, and he has decided to run for a Ward 1 Council seat in EZT.
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OCCA to Host 6th Annual BBQ at Pittock
The Oxford Caribbean Canadian Association is inviting everyone out to its 6th annual family barbeque.
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United Way Prepares for Campaign Kick Off
United Way Oxford will host its campaign kick off event at Wedding Ways at Rose Hill in Woodstock on September 24th.
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Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Crash
A 47-year-old from Mossley is facing impaired driving charges.
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WPS Conduct Open Air Drug Enforcement
Three people were charged with drug possession Wednesday morning.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Matt Daltrey
Matt Daltrey would like to bring his grassroots knowledge of his hometown to Ingersoll Town Council.
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A&W Burgers to Beat MS Today
For today only, $2 from every Teen Burger sold at A&W will go to MS Canada.
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Early Bird Ticket Sales Begin for Big Night Out
It will be taking place on Saturday, October 17th and the theme is The Haunted Hollow.
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Thamesford Lions to Celebrate 65 Years this Saturday
The club will be hosting a free family event in South Lions Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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South-West Oxford Candidate Profile - Aaron Lonsberry
Ward 5 in South-West Oxford is back up to two candidates after Aaron Lonsberry has submitted his nomination paperwork.
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Teal the Town Teal and Orange this September
The campaign will shine a light on Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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13U National Championships Back in Southside Park
Woodstock is hosting the championship for a fourth year in a row.
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EZT Candidate Profile - Don Edmiston
Don Edmiston would like to become the Mayor of East Zorra-Tavistock, after previously serving as the Deputy Mayor from 2018 to 2022.
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An Important Reminder for Woodstock Voters
Only those who are on the voters list by September 15th will receive an important letter in the mail.
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G2 Driver Charged with Stunt Driving
A young driver has found themselves in hot water after being caught speeding on the 401 near Woodstock.
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Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Kim Sage
Another candidate has put their name on the ballot, seeking a seat on Tillsonburg Town Council.
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STAGES Presents: Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Junior
The STAGES summer camp will conclude with four performances at Theatre Woodstock this weekend.
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Charges Laid Against Paris Driver
The OPP would like to remind everyone out there that they must of insurance in order to drive a vehicle.
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Oxford OPP Investigating Collision
A collision on the 401 is currently under investigation by the Oxford OPP.
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Changes Coming at TDMH
Changes are coming as the Transitional Care Unit at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital is expected to become non-operational.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Kurt Sutherland
He would like to address affordability and homelessness as a Woodstock City Council.
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Impaired Driver Charged in Tillsonburg
The 19-year-old has a Woodstock court date in September.
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Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36
She was known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and two Scream movies.
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Woodstock Reveals Official Bird
Woodstonians got to choose between the American goldfinch, the song sparrow, or the black capped chicadee.
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Woodstock Fair Returns this Weekend
It will have all of your favourites including the demo derby, the contests, the 4H showings and of course the midway.
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London Driver Charged in Tillsonburg
Charges have been laid after OPP officers responded to a vehicle sitting in the middle of an intersection in Tillsonburg.
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Dog Bite Investigation in Tillsonburg
Officials say a large dog bit someone and dragged them about 10 to 15 feet Thursday night.
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UPDATE: Woodstock Police Charge a Youth in Bomb Threat
The Woodstock Police have laid charges against a youth as a result of an investigation into a bomb threat at a local public school.
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Trevor Birtch Mistrial Daily Recap
The mistrial for Trevor Birtch began, but what was supposed to be a 4-day trial turned into guilty pleas.
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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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Drugs and Weapons Seized in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police have seized drugs and weapons as part of two separate projects.
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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.
