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• Change Coming for Oxford Paramedic Services

  The new Medical Priority Dispatch System is set to be used by Oxford County Paramedic Services in October.

• EZT Candidate Profile - Steven Van Wyk

  Steven Van Wyk would like to serve a second term as a Ward 1 Councillor for East Zorra-Tavistock.

• Woodstock Lawn Bowling Event to Support ALS Research

  The friendly tournament on September 3rd includes a spaghetti dinner for $15.

• OCFA to Host All Candidates Meeting

  All of the municipal election candidates have been invited to participate on Monday, September 28th.

• Tim Curry Dead at 80

  The actor passed away at the age of 80 on Monday.

• SWOX Candidate Profile - Tanya Gillis

  Tanya Gillis would like to help residents have their voices heard as the Ward 6 Councillor for South-West Oxford.

• Woodstock Police Briefs - Aug. 26th, 2026

  Four incidents all result in drivers being charged with impaired operation of a vehicle.

• The Great Potato Giveback Returns!

  The potato drive will support the Food Rescue Hub this Saturday.

• SWPH Raising Overdose Awareness in Oxford County

  SWPH is shining a light on overdoses ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.

• Dolly Parton Dead at 80

  Parton was a musician, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.

• Ottawa Reveals Retaliatory Tariffs for US Products

  Retaliatory tariffs for nearly 900 American products will take effect on September 8th.

• WPS Make Arrests with K9 Unit and Drone

  Two separate incidents saw arrests, and the Woodstock Police Service is highlighting the K9 Unit and its drone.

• Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Roger Moyer

  A third candidate will be on the ballot when residents of Zorra vote for their Ward 2 councillor.

• Extended Nomination Period Issued in Woodstock

  One of the school boards is still looking for candidates to fill the ballot in the upcoming election.

• Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - August 2026

  Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the August edition of Tip Tuesday this morning.

• News Poll: Online Voting in 2026

  If given the option, would you vote online for the 2026 municipal election?

• Ingersoll Driver Charged in Thames Centre

  The 23-year-old is facing impaired driving charges.

• Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Clay Haight

  A mortgage agent would like to bring his financial skills to Blandford-Blenheim Council and Oxford County Council.

• Thousands Attend Conservative BBQ in Woodstock

  The event was hosted by Oxford MP Arpan Khanna, and it included a special appearance from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

• Norwich Candidate Profile - Tim Thompson

  Tim Thompson would like to bring his accounting and business experience to Norwich Township Council.