OPP Briefs - Friday July 16th

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• 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.

• Interview with the Warden - July 9th, 2026

  He talked about a new housing development for Woodstock and upcoming road reconstruction for Highway 2 in Thamesford.

• Bonnie Tyler Dead at 75

  Her hit songs include Total Eclipse of the Heart, I Need a Hero, and It's a Heartache.

• Yard Waste Depots Temporarily Closed

  The yard waste depots in Innerkip, Norwich and Zorra Township are closed for repairs until July 25th.

• Last Call to Vote for Woodstock's Official Bird

  Today is the last day to vote for the American Goldfinch, the Black-Capped Chickadee, or the Song Sparrow.

• Input Needed for WPS Strategic Plan

  Woodstock residents have until the end of the month to fill out an online survey.

• Witaar Unveils Housing Numbers for June

  The month of June was a good one for the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg and Area Association of Realtors.