Local News
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Brant OPP Seek To Identify Instacart Shopper
Police say an Instacart delivery was made on June 20th. The shopper was using the account name “Ibrahim.”
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Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Richard Kohman
A local father of two would like to bring his skills to Blandford-Blenheim Council.
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OPP Release Labour Day Results
It was a busy four days as OPP Detachments from across the West Region were out patrolling roadways this Labour Day Weekend.
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September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month
You can help make sure youth in the community have a mentor as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County is celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters Month.
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Suspicious Fire in Paris Under Investigation
The Brant County OPP are investigating after a fire at the Rose Court Motel on Paris Road.
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Reuseapalooza-ha Returns to Oxford County
A community swap meet is returning to Oxford County with events in Embro and Sweaburg.
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Toddler Found Safe After Going Missing
The toddler was reported missing for several hours during last Wednesday's storm.
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Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Stephen Molnar
Tillsonburg Council has a familiar face running in the election. Stephen Molnar has put his name back on the ballot.
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Safety is Paramount as School Returns
The Oxford OPP will be out making sure school zones and bus routes are safe as students return to school.
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Parkinson's Walk Returns to Oxford County
A fundraising walk will be hitting the trail at Roth Park in Woodstock this weekend.
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Navy Vets Win Memorial Tournament
The Woodstock Navy Vets are proving they belong in the Greater Ontario Hockey League.
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Stolen Motorcycles Recovered by Woodstock Police
An ongoing investigation by Woodstock Police has resulted in charges and the recovery of stolen motorcycles.
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Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Crystal Wymenga
There is a fifth name on the ballot when Blandford-Blenheim residents cast their ballots for councillor on Township Council.
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Last Call for Road Safety Survey!
Oxford residents have until Tuesday to provide input for a Road Safety Strategy.
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Possible Tornado in Tavistock
The Northern Tornadoes Project has evidence that a tornado may have occurred in Tavistock on Wednesday.
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Another Supplies4Students in the Books
Over 1,300 local students will be supported by United Way Oxford's Supplies4Students program this year.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Sherry Ashby
The ballot for Ingersoll Town Council has another name on it, as Sherry Ashby has come forward as a candidate.
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Tree Planting Coming to Ingersoll
A joint project will see trees and shrubs planted in six Ingersoll parks.
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2026 Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament
The annual Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament is back for another year. 6 teams will compete in Ayr.
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Summer Storm Rolls Through Oxford
We had wind gusts between 90 to 100 kilometres per hour, along with about 10 to 35 milimetres of rain.
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United Way Launches Workshops for Older Adults
United Way Oxford says the workshops will help form social connections.
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Power Outages Reported in Oxford County
Most of the power outages appear to be in the north end of Oxford County.
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Morning Fog Advisory for Oxford County
Environment Canada says it could be hard to see on the roads out there.
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Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Fred Freeman
Fred Freeman served on Ingersoll Town Council for 19 years and he's looking to add four more as a councillor.
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UPDATE: Fog Advisory Cancelled but Heat Warning Remains
We're currently under a yellow warning for heat.
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Theatre Woodstock Celebrates 80 Years
Theatre Woodstock is celebrating it's 80th anniversary with a special event at South Gate Centre.
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Operation Safe Start Hitting Oxford County
The start of another school year is right around the corner, and police want to make sure everyone is safe.
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Landfill Not Accepting Blue Box Materials
The Oxford County Waste Management Facility in Salford is no longer accepting blue box recycling materials starting today.
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Yellow Warning for Heat Issued in Oxford County
High temperatures and humidex values are expected in Oxford County, causing Environment Canada to issue a yellow warning for heat.
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Norwich Candidate Profile - Lacey Hird
Lacey Hird would like to be a voice for residents living in Oxford Centre.
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Final Whales Transferred from Marineland
Tofino was the last captive whale to be transferred out of Canada.
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SWPH Investigating Dog Scratch in Tavistock
Officials say a dog scratched someone close to the gazebo in Tavistock Optimist Park.
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Terry Fox Flag Raising in Woodstock
The Terry Fox flag will be raised at 9:00 a.m. in Museum Square.
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Stolen Vehicle Found in Oxford County
The Middlesex County OPP arrested and charged a suspect after an investigation spanning two counties.
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Woodstock Candidate Profile - Daniel Leduc
The list of candidates for Woodstock City Council continues to grow, with Daniel Leduc trying to get a seat in the upcoming municipal election.
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Interview with a City Councillor - August 31st, 2026
Councillor Liz Wismer-Van Meer will tease upcoming Woodstock City Council meetings during the municipal election campaign.
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Upcoming Bridge Closure in Otterville
The Oxford Road 19 bridge will be closed on Wednesday.
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Weapons Charges Laid in Ingersoll
An investigation into intimate partner violence has lead weapons related charges in Ingersoll.
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Unifor Ratifies Contracts with General Motors
Members of Unifor Local 88 voted 96.5 percent in favour.
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Significant Rain for Oxford County
Environment Canada says we could get 30 to 50 milimetres total.
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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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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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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.
