Good employment news coming in this morning: The Canadian economy added a whopping 95,000 jobs in May, the biggest monthly increase in nearly a decade. The job gains were the first major increase for 2013 and many times greater than economists had expected. It brought the country's official unemployment rate down one-tenth of a point to 7.1%. Even young people had an easier time finding employment in May, with about 54,000 of the new workers in the 15 to 24 age group joining the labour force.
Thamesford Trojans Celebrate 50 Years
It is a milestone year for the Thamesford Trojans, and a celebration will be held tomorrow afternoon.
British Home Children Honoured in Tillsonburg
The Town of Tillsonburg will be honouring British Home Children with an exhibition at the Annandale Historic Site and Museum.
PJHL Preview - Sept 18th to Sept 20th
It's the home opening weekend for the Tavistock Braves and the Thamesford Trojans.
Navy Vets Preview - Sept 18th and Sept 19th
The Woodstock Navy Vets will host the Elmira Sugar Kings tonight and the St. Marys Lincolns tomorrow night.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Day in Oxford County
The theme this year is Because Of You.
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Tim Lobzun
Tim Lobzun would like to become the next Mayor of Ingersoll.
Assault Investigation Leads to Charges
A violent assault in Woodstock has led to a pair of arrests and multiple charges laid. The investigation remains ongoing.
UPDATE: 9-1-1 Service Largely Restored
The OPP is encouraged everyone to call the non-emergency line if they needed assistance.
Unifor to Host Municipal Debate for Woodstock
It will be held on October 14th and all of the questions have to be e-mailed to melissa@unifor636.ca by October 5th.
Oxford CAS Honours Kinship and Alternate Care Awareness Week
A kinship family is when a relative, friend or a local community member steps up to take care of a child or youth.
Norwich B&E Results in Charges
Two people are facing charges after the Oxford OPP were called to a break-and-enter in Norwich Township.
UPDATE: Woodstock Police Investigating Weapons Case
The Woodstock and Waterloo Police conducted an investigation in the Friendly City, causing an increased police presence.
Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Felix Nzemeka
Felix Nzemeka would like to make life more affordable in Tillsonburg.
Early Bird Ticket Deadline Approaches for Big Night Out
We're about a month away from the Big Night Out Halloween Bash, the largest fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.
Woodstock Teen Charged in Brant County
The 17-year-old has been charged with stunt driving and speeding 50 kilometres over the posted limit.
Workplace Incident Under Investigation
An investigation is underway by the Ministry of Labour after a workplace incident in Ingersoll.
WPS Launches New Cruiser Design
New Woodstock Police cruisers will have a white design moving forward.
United Way Prepares for Next Fundraising Campaign
United Way Oxford will officially kick off its next fundraising campaign on September 24th.
Community Grant Applications Now Available
Oxford County based charities have until October 2nd to apply for funding through the Oxford Community Foundation.
Province Funding Oxford County Paramedics
Faster emergency care is the goal of the province, and funding is coming to Oxford County to help make that a reality.
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