WPS Briefs - June 19th

More from Local News

• Woodstock Council Approves Volunteer Recognition Event

  After a motion was put forward, Woodstock Council approved an event to recognize volunteers.

• Woodstock Receives OLG Payment

  The quarterly payment from OLG has been given to Woodstock.

• NDCC Nominated for BASF Grant

  The club would use the $25,000 grant to replace the ice pad refrigeration piping.

• G1 Driver Charged with Stunt Driving

  Police say the 17-year-old driver was going over 100 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.

• Ontario Extends GO Train Service to Stratford

  The first service begins on July 6th with there being both weekday and weekend services.

• UPDATE: Thames River Cleanup Gets Rescheduled

  The cleanup is on the 25th, with there being three different meet-up locations in Woodstock.

• Woodstock Choralaires Present: Thank You For the Music

  The Woodstock Choralaires will perform some of their greatest hits from over the past 60 years.

• Hawkins Chapel to Become Historical Site

  It has been located on Park Row in Woodstock since 1888, where it used to provide service to 75 local black families.

• UPDATE: Rainfall Warning Issued for Oxford

  Environment Canada says we could get 20 to 40 milimetres of rain by this evening.

• Members Needed for Joint Compliance Audit Committee

  It makes sure everyone is following the rules when it comes to financing and contribution limits during elections.

• Assault Charge Laid in Delhi

  Police say someone was assaulted on Herbert Ave Tuesday evening.

• Oxford MP Reacts to Liberal Majority

  Oxford County MP, Arpan Khanna, shares his thoughts and reaction to the Liberals getting a majority government.

• RCMP Dismantles Norwich Drug Lab

  They also seized nearly $300,000 worth of substances.

• Theatre Woodstock Presents: The 39 Steps

  It's about a man who lives a boring life, until he gets pulled into a spy conspiracy and has to go on the run across the country to clear his name!

• BBBS Oxford Launches Online 50/50 Fundraiser

  Tickets are five for $10, 50 for $20, 150 for $50, or 400 for $75.

• Heavy Rain Expected for Oxford County

  It could be a wet and windy night for residents in Woodstock and the surrounding area, according to Environment Canada.

• Woodstock Continues Project on Future Transit

  They are in phase two of the time study, with there being one more step after this.

• New Municipal Election Nomination Package Now Available

  This package is focused on guiding anyone interested in running for office through every step of the nomination process.

• PM Mark Carney Temporarily Suspends Gas Tax

  This is Mark Carney's first announcement following the Liberal majority government win.

• Ontario Proposed Changes to Ban Uniform Charges

  They also proposed an act to strengthen the oversight of payments handled by talent agencies in the entertainment industry.