Two people suffered serious injuries after a home explosion near Mount Forest. Wellington OPP say shortly before 4:30pm on Thursday, they received a report of the explosion at a home on Side Road 2 just south of Mount Forest. The home was destroyed in the blast, A 70 year-old woman and 46 year-old man were rushed to Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest. The Ontario Fire Marshall have been called in to investigate.
Citizen Applications Open for Oxford County Committees
Those selected will serve for the 2026-2030 council term.
Oxford Tourism Award Recipients Announced
The recipients were selected by a panel of external judges with representatives from provincial tourism organizations outside of Oxford.
United Way Student Stair Climb Returns Today
The school that raised the most funds for United Way will be presented with a trophy.
Woodstonian Wins in Lotto Max Draw
One Woodstock resident has all the reasons to smile after winning a Max Plus prize.
SWPH Set to Move in Oxford County
The Board of Health at Southwestern Public Health has made the decision to move operations in Woodstock.
Seniors Centres in Oxford Receive Funding
Three Seniors Centres in Oxford County are set to receive funding from the provincial government.
CO Awareness Week Underway
Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas that could be deadly if its found inside the home.
The Greatest Debuts on Prime Video
A parade scene featured in the The Greatest was filmed in downtown Woodstock in May of 2025.
Big Night Out Raises Over $100,000 for BBBS Oxford
The Big Night Out Halloween Bash raised over $100,000 for youth mentorship programs in our community.
Deadline Looms for RRHS Online Survey
You have until tomorrow to provide input for the next strategic plan for Rural Roads Health Services.
Charity of Choice Applications Open for 2027
WITAAR would like to support another local cause through the Charity of Choice program next year.
SUV Stolen in Waterford
The Norfolk OPP is asking for the public's help tracking down an SUV that was stolen in Waterford.
Ingersoll Church Looking for Affordable Housing Partnership
St. James Anglican Church would like to convert its second story into affordable housing units.
Youth Charged in Hate Motivated Crime
The Woodstock Police have laid charges after responding to a hate-motivated crime in the city.
Oxford Hospitals Receive Funding for Life Saving Surgeries
MPP Ernie Hardeman says residents will be able to access the care they need, when they need it, and close to home.
Interview with the Mayor - November 2nd, 2026
Mayor Acchione talked about the final meeting for the current Woodstock City Council and the swearing in ceremony for the next council.
Oxford Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding Landfill Legislation
They would like the province to maintain the municipalities right to approve or deny new landfills.
PJHL Recap - Oct 30th to Nov 1st
The Merchants beat the Firebirds 5-1 on Friday in the only Oxford County victory over the weekend.
Navy Vets Recap - Nov 1st
The Vets crushed the Legionnaires 9-4 at Southwood Arena yesterday.
United Way Burger Battle Begins!
Fourteen local restaurants will go head to head to see who has the Ultimate Burger of 2026.
COLD HEART
ELTON JOHN/DUA LIPA
YOU'RE LIKE
JAMIE FINE
DARK HORSE
KATY PERRY/JUICY J
LOSE YOURSELF
EMINEM