Local News
-
Woodstock Police Briefs
Multiple impaired driving charges have been laid by Woodstock Police.
-
Woodstock Receives OLG Payment
The quarterly payment from OLG has been given to Woodstock.
-
Operation Safe Driver Campaign Result
Oxford County laid a total of 3 charges.
-
CO Awareness Hits Oxford County
Awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning hit the airwaves of Heart FM this morning as John Gignac continues his education.
-
Norwich Township Candidate Profile - Shawn Gear
The nomination forms have been submitted for Shawn Gear, as he looks to be re-elected in Ward 3 of Norwich Township.
-
Oxford County to Replace Water Meters
It will begin in Woodstock between next year and 2029.
-
Oxford OPP Investigating Scam in Tillsonburg
A business in Tillsonburg has fallen victim to a scam, and the Oxford OPP are investigating.
-
Truck Fire Caused Delays on 401
A truck fire on the 401 caused delays and lane closures for traffic this morning.
-
Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Heavy rain and intense thunderstorms are possible for Oxford County, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Yellow Watch.
-
Pharmasave Woodstock Dragon Boat Festival Returns
It's the 25th anniversary of the dragon boat festival at the Pittock Conservation Area.
-
Norfolk OPP Briefs - July 20th
The Norfolk OPP have laid charges after a collision and are investigating a theft, both of which took place in Delhi.
-
Oxford OPP Briefs - July 20th
A pair of incidents in Norwich had the Oxford OPP responding over the weekend.
-
Solicitor Scam
Oxford OPP are reminding the public of door-to-door scammers.
-
Phase 2 of Oxford Road 2 Construction to Start this Week
The project is expected to be completed by November.
-
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Kelly Gilson
She will retire at the end of September and has launched a campaign to become a City-County Councillor for Woodstock.
-
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Dave Cripps
Dave Cripps is looking to transition from being a TVDSB Trustee to Ingersoll Town Councillor
-
Impaired Driver Charged in Tillsonburg
The OPP charged a 37-year-old woman from Tillsonburg.
-
StreetFest Moving Forward in Woodstock
Summer StreetFest will be taking place this weekend, but some of the events have been cancelled due to the air quality.
-
Impaired Drivers Charged in Woodstock
Woodstock Police charged a 54-year-old man on Saturday and a 73-year-old woman on Wednesday.
-
Norwich Candidate Profile - Lynne DePlancke
Lynne DePlancke would like to stick around as the Ward 2 Councillor for Norwich Township.
-
Cheer On the Blue Jays with the Norwich Optimist Club!
Two coach buses will take people to the Toronto Blue Jays game on Saturday, August 29th.
-
Local Organizations Receive Funds from Province
Over $145,000 in provincial funding will will be distributed to six local organizations.
-
Wildfires Burning Across Northern Ontario
Hundreds of firefighters, helicopters and water bombers have been battling wildfires in northern Ontario.
-
Arrests, Charges and Seizures Happen in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police Service has taken multiple people into custody, laid many charges and seized drugs, cash, and drug paraphernalia.
-
WFD Reminding of Open-Air Burns
With the recent air quality, the Woodstock Fire Department is taking the time to remind residents about open-air burns.
-
Woodstonian Wins 50 Grand
One Woodstock resident has 50 thousand reasons to smile after taking home a jackpot.
-
South-West Oxford Candidate Profile - Isaiah Friend
The first candidate has come forward in Ward 4 in South-West Oxford for the upcoming municipal election.
-
News Poll: Post Season Prediction for the Toronto Blue Jays
Do you think the Toronto Blue Jays have a shot at making the playoffs?
-
UPDATE: Air Quality Warning Upgraded to Orange Level
Smoke from the forest fires in northern Ontario is affecting the air quality in southern Ontario.
-
Tim Hortons Camp Day Arrives in Oxford County
All of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales will support Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
-
Public Meeting for Homelessness Support Centre Tonight
The Homelessness Support Centre is scheduled to open in the spring of 2028.
-
Chalk Mural in Memory of Tori Stafford
A local artist will create a chalk mural for Tori Stafford in honour of what would have been her 26th birthday.
-
SUV vs. Horse and Buggy Crash in Norwich Township
The two people in the horse and buggy sustained non-life threatening injuries, while the horse and the driver of the SUV were not hurt.
-
Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Nicole Barnett
A Zorra Township native, born and raised, has decided to try her hand at municipal politics.
-
Introducing the Sip & Stroll Society of Norwich
Imagine over 100 mothers all walking together on the streets of Norwich, strollers and all.
-
Operation Safe Driver Underway
It's a national traffic safety campaign that targets the contributing factors that lead to commercial motor vehicle collisions.
-
Five OTF Grant Recipients in Oxford
"Our local non-profit organizations play a vital role in building strong communities." - MPP Ernie Hardeman
-
Assault and Arson Charges Laid in Tillsonburg
Police arrested and charged a 41-year-old after an incident on Prospect Street.
-
Another Successful Camp 85 in Blandford-Blenheim
Sixteen girls attended the fire camp in Blandford-Blenheim Township last week.
-
Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Mark Peterson
Mark Peterson would like to serve a fifth term as the Mayor of Blandford-Blenheim Township.
-
Yellow Heat Warning Issued for Oxford
We could see daytime highs in the 30s and overnight lows in the 20s over the next few days.
-
Zorra Boosts Emergency Preparedness Tools
Grant funding from the provincial government has enabled the Township of Zorra to enhance its emergency preparedness equipment.
-
OPP Briefs - July 10th, 2026
The OPP Detachment in Oxford has laid charges, while the Norfolk OPP are searching for suspects in a theft.
-
Interview with Oxford MP Arpan Khanna
He talked about his new role, tariffs, affordability, and the recent cases of Pride Flag vandalism in Oxford County.
-
Pottahawk Safety Reminders from Norfolk OPP
Thousands of people will be heading out to Pottahawk Point for the annual gathering this Sunday.
-
WPS Releases Summary for June, 2026
Woodstock Police responded to 2,167 incidents, made 93 arrests and laid 230 charges in June 2026.
-
Norwich Candidate Profile - Adrian Couwenberg
Adrian Couwenberg is currently the Ward 4 Councillor for Norwich Township and he has decided to run for Mayor.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
-
Drugs and Weapons Seized in Woodstock
The Woodstock Police have seized drugs and weapons as part of two separate projects.
-
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.
-
UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
The technical incident involves Oxford County's information system.
-
Christmas Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Woodstock
The Woodstock Salvation Army would like to raise $60,000 this holiday season.
-
Wettlaufer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Elizabeth Wettlaufer will serve 8 concurrent life sentences without parole eligibility for at least 25 years.
-
UPDATE: CMV Driver Charged in Oxford County Collision
The 51-year-old CMV driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.
-
UPDATE: Woodstock Open-Air Burn Ban Lifted
The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.
-
Running with the Bulls Returns this Summer
The event supports families going through financial struggles following a cancer diagnosis.
-
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 1
**WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!
-
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.
-
Recipe Submissions Needed for DASO Cookbook
You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
