WPS Briefs - Jan. 12th, 2026

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• Woodstock Candidate Profile - Dave Bloxsidge

  A local business owner has put his name forward to try to secure a seat on Woodstock City Council.

• Pride Family Day in Museum Square

  It's the biggest and most popular Pride Month event in Oxford County.

• Oxford County Seeking Input for Future

  Oxford County is looking for the public's input for the 2027 municipal budget and the next Official Plan.

• UPDATE: Oxford OPP Find Missing Teen

  The Oxford OPP have been able to provide a happy update regarding the missing teenager from Tillsonburg.

• Oxford OPP Investigating Stolen PRIDE Flags

  Cases of mischief and vandalism are being investigated by Oxford OPP after PRIDE flags were stolen in Norwich Township.

• Woodstock Candidate Profile - Maureen Ralph

  Another name has been added to the running for Woodstock City Council. Maureen Ralph will be on the ballot.

• 2026 World Cup of Soccer is Underway

  Soccer fans from around the world will be in front of a television as they cheer on their favourite team in the 2026 World Cup.

• Navy Vets Reveal First Round of Commits

  It is a special time for the Woodstock Navy Vets as they prepare for their first season in the GOHL.

• Pickup Truck vs. Transport Truck Collision in SWOX

  Police say a pickup truck pulled in front of a fully loaded transport truck in South-West Oxford this morning.

• Interview with the Warden - June 11th, 2026

  He talked about the public consultation efforts for the Homeless Service Centre and the recent cases of Pride flag vandalism in Norwich.

• Online Harms Legislation Tabled in Ottawa

  Bill C-34 would force social media sites to block kids under 16. It would also regulate the companies behind AI chatbots.

• Royal Roads Family Fun Day Returns!

  The Home and School Association is raising funds for new playground equipment for the Kindergarten play area.

• Two Vehicles Collide Southwest of Scotland

  Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says you should always make sure the way is clear before you proceed into an intersection.

• SWOX Firefighters Respond to Car Fire

  A car fire at the eastbound ONroute had firefighters from South-West Oxford respond to help with the incident.

• Hospitals to Receive Training for Paediatric Emergencies

  Paediatric Regional Outreach Program is being expanded to 33 hospitals across Ontario.

• Hippie Fest in the Friendly City this Saturday

  It will be a day of peace and love at Adams Building Supply, all in support of United Way Oxford.

• Ride for the Rescue Returns this Sunday

  All of the proceeds will go to the Oxford County Animal Rescue.

• OPP Officer Killed in Line of Duty

  Police say OPP Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty in Hearst, Ontario.

• Oxford County Man Facing Charges in Norfolk County

  The Norfolk OPP stopped a speeder and ended up laying impaired driving charges against a man from Oxford County.

• Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Lindsey Mejaski

  There is a candidate in the mix to try to secure a spot on Tillsonburg Town Council in the upcoming election.