Local News from Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

OPP Civic Holiday Traffic Campaign Results

It was a busy long weekend for OPP officers in the West Region. Oxford County officers laid 18 total charges in four days.
CMV Hits Tree in Vanessa

One person had to be airlifted to a Hamilton hospital with serious injuries after a transport truck hit a tree on Brantford Road.
Grandparent Scam Reported in Oxford County

The Oxford OPP is once again warning the public about the grandparent scam.
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Deb Tait

Deb Tait has decided to run for Deputy Mayor, after previously serving as a City Councillor and a City County Councillor.
Last Call for Supplies4Students Registration

August 14th is the application deadline.

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