Gain driven by increases at general merchandise stores.
Statistics Canada says retail sales were up in the month of April.
The agency says retail sales rose by 0.9 percent, to $60.7 billion.
The increase was fueled by general merchandise stores, which gained 4.2 percent.
Meanwhile, sales at miscellaneous retailers like pet stores, cannabis shops and office supply stores rose 11.3 percent..
An early estimate for retail sales in May suggests a gain of 1.6 percent.
Discovery Week Returns to Woodstock Hospital
First-year medical students from Western get to experience many departments of a hospital during Discovery Week.
Developmental Service Workers Locked Out in Ingersoll
A picket line is underway in Dewan Park, all in support of the Worth Fighting For campaign.
Golf Tournament to Support First Responders
All of the proceeds will go to Boots on the Ground, a 24-7 peer support helpline to all first responders.
Khanna Invites Tourists to Oxford this Summer
During a speech in the House of Commons, MP Arpan Khanna invited everyone to visit Oxford County this summer.
Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Tina Young
Tina Young would like to push herself even further as the Deputy Mayor for Blandford-Blenheim Township.
WPS Briefs - May 26th, 2026
The Woodstock Police Service laid multiple charges after responding to two separate calls.
UPDATE: Weapons Seized from Woodstock Home
Police asked people to stay away from the Parkinson Road, Fyfe Avenue, and Pavey Street area on Monday.
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - May 2026
Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the May edition of Tip Tuesday.
Public Unveiling for Bird Set Free
The statue by Duane and Urszula Kumala-Thomas pays tribute to the late Florence Carlyle.
Norfolk Teens Charged with Assault
Police say a store employee was assaulted on Simcoe Street, close to the border of Oxford County and Norfolk County.
Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Highway 403
A 30-year-old from St. Thomas has died in the westbound lanes near Paris.
Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Dave Beres
Dave Beres would like to continue his legacy on Tillsonburg Town Council.
Walk for Alzheimer's Returns this Weekend
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will be taking place in Woodstock and Tillsonburg this Saturday.
TVDSB Announces New CEO
Kevin Auckland will become the Chief Executive Officer for the Thames Valley District School Board on July 1st, 2026.
Speedster Busted After Online Tip to OPP
Police say the vehicle was going in excess of 260 kilometres per hour on Highway 403.
Fatal Crash Investigation in Townsend
A 75-year-old from Norfolk County died at the scene yesterday.
Woodstock Will Name an Official Bird
The public will be asked to vote on what they think the official bird of Woodstock should be.
The Community Challenge Set to Return
This year's StreetFest will feature an old event, with the Chamber of Commerce and BIA working together.
STAGES Presents: The Addams Family
Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a young man, and begs her father Gomez not to tell his wife Morticia.
Smile Cookies Raise Over $131,300 for Local Charities
United Way Oxford and VON Sakura House each received a cheque for $65,691.14.
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