Local News
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Large Item Collection is Back in Oxford
Residents of Oxford County will be able to get rid of any large household items beginning next week.
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Charges Laid During Reduced Load Campaign
The 'Reduced Load Campaign' laid over 10 charges as well as issued warnings during a blitz in South-West Oxford.
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Oxford OPP Briefs - March 24, 2025
OPP briefs include cases of drug possession, impaired driving and vehicle theft.
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Suspect Wanted Following Pickup Truck Theft
The truck was taken on 33rd Line sometime Tuesday night.
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Thistle Theatre Presents: Emale
Eleven people will bring the story of Emale to life on the Thistle Theatre stage.
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Streetscape Project Begins Today
The work on Dundas Street between Wellington Street and Riddell Street should last 13 weeks.
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Federal Election Campaign Begins
Canadians will head to the polls on Monday April 28th
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Introducing Waterline Newsletter
The Waterline newsletter will be sent out to Oxford County residents every spring.
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PJHL Playoff Recap - March 20th, 2025
The season has officially ended for all of Oxford County's Junior C hockey teams.
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OPP to Face Firefighters in Battle of the Badges
The charity hockey game will support the Make a Wish Foundation.
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Measles Exposure at Alexandra Hospital
SWPH warning people who were in the waiting room and the Diagnostic Imaging Department on Wednesday.
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Measles Cases Continue to Spread
Ontario has reported 470 measles cases since October, and 223 of them are in the Southwestern Public Health region.
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Woodstock Passes Revenue Budget for 2025
The final levy increase was 8.83 percent, but it works out to 6.33 percent when you take growth into consideration.
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Project Steel Leads to Arrest and Charges
An ongoing investigation Project Steel has led to an arrest and charges in Woodstock.
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Federal Election On the Horizon
There are reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney will call a federal election on Sunday.
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Last Call for UDodge Registration
There's only two team spots remaining for the 18 plus dodgeball tournament.
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March for Meals Returns in Oxford
The annual campaign shines a light on the Meals on Wheels program.
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Deadline Approaching for Citizen of the Year Nominations
All nominations have to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on March 31st.
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Downtown Parking a Topic in Ingersoll
Town of Ingersoll staff want input on potential changes to the parking situation downtown.
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Theft Suspects Wanted in Paris
Police say two people distracted an elderly woman and stole her wallet yesterday.
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Introducing Ontario's New Cabinet Ministers
The swearing in ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the ROM.
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Charity Hockey Game Coming to Woodstock
Firefighters will face off against paramedics on Saturday May 3rd.
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I Am Enough Coming to Thistle Theatre
The musical cabaret fundraiser will shine a light on mental health in the farming community.
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Woodstonian Charged in Drugs and Weapons Bust
A 25-year-old has been charged after police seized drugs, weapons and cash.
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Additional Precautions Coming to Woodstock Hospital
With the current measles outbreak, Woodstock Hospital is adding precautions to one unit.
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Brant OPP Lay Charges After Crash
A 54-year-old Brantford man is facing multiple charges after a single-vehicle crash on the 403.
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Tillsonburg Woman Arrested in Thames Centre
Police noticed a vehicle that was driving with stolen licence plates early Sunday morning.
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Soupstock Back for Another Year
Multiple restaurants will go head to head at Goff Gym to see who has the best soup in town.
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OPP Conducting Stay Focused Campaign
The campaign has been going on for two weeks and close to 150 drivers have been charged.
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Oxford OPP Lay Charges after Collision
A single-vehicle collision in Blandford-Blenheim has resulted in charges to a Hamilton resident.
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Separate Impaired Drivers Charged in Oxford County
A pair of impaired driving incidents lead to charges in Oxford County.
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Interview with the Acting Mayor - March 17th, 2025
Woodstock Mayor Jerry Acchione is away, so Acting Mayor Liz Wismer-Van Meer stopped by the Heart FM studio this morning.
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PJHL Recap - Mar. 14th to Mar. 16th
Here is a look at what happened with the Oxford County teams in the PJHL this weekend.
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Bicentennial Celebrations for Dereham Forge
Dereham Forge is the settlement that later became the Town of Tillsonburg.
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Dr. Kieran Moore Talks Measles Outbreak
Just over half of of the measles cases in Ontario have been reported in the Southwestern Public Health region.
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Impaired Drivers Busted by OPP
A Tillsonburg resident was charged in Norwich Township, and a Woodstock resident was charged in East Zorra-Tavistock.
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Charges Laid in Springbank Ave Crash
Both of the drivers were charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
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One Dead Following Train vs. Car Crash
A 56-year-old from London died in hospital.
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Interview with the Deputy Warden - March 14th, 2025
Three alternates participated in the vote to pass the garbage bag tag price increase this week.
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Thieves Using Technology to Steal High-End Vehicles
Thieves have been using Relay and Reprogramming technology to steal vehicles with keyless entry and push start technology.
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Fraud Targeting Debit Machines in Woodstock
The thief processed a refund of $4,900 to their card and left the store without anyone noticing.
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PJHL Playoff Preview - March 14th to March 16th
Woodstock is trailing New Hamburg 2-1 and Norwich has a 2-1 lead over Wellesley.
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WPS Prepare for St. Paddy's Celebrations
Woodstock Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this weekend.
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Fundraising Continues for Play for Kids Sake
BBBS Oxford would like to raise $60,000 for its youth mentorship programs.
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Mark Carney Becomes Prime Minister Today
It happens at 11:00 a.m.
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Wet Weekend Forecasted for Oxford
We could get 20 to 40 milimetres of rain.
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Another Measles Exposure at Woodstock Hospital
It was in the ER on Tuesday March 11th from 7:09 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Norwich Township Hires New CAO
Matt Smith will become the CAO for Norwich Township on April 7th.
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Beware of Online Marketplace Fraud
The Brant OPP is investigating after someone lost $1,900 through an ad on Facebook Marketplace.
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Baby Goats Spared in Highway Crash
No injuries were reported to humans or animals in the crash.
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Canada Responds to US Tariffs
Canada is implementing 25 percent tariffs on close to $30 billion worth of American goods.
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Carney to Become PM Tomorrow
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will formally resign
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Garbage Bag Tag Prices to Increase in 2026
Garbage bag tags will cost $3 each as of January 1st, 2026.
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United Way To Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary
United Way Oxford will celebrate the end of the 2024 fundraising champaign with the community.
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Phase 1 Approaching for Streetscape Plan
Construction crews will get to work on Monday March 24th.
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Power Tools Stolen on Zenda Line
The tools were stolen from a property on Zenda Line in South-West Oxford.
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Theatre Woodstock Presents: Maggie's Wake
It's the perfect way to kick off the weekend before St. Patrick's Day.
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Free Maple Trees in Town of Ingersoll
There's a limited quantity available and those who are interested should call 519-485-0120 with extension 6223.
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Trade War Continues between Canada and US
The US implemented a 25 percent tariff on metals and Ontario paused its 25 percent electricity surcharge.
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Several Stolen Vehicles in Brant County
The Brant OPP is investigating several high-end vehicle thefts in the south end of Paris.
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High End Truck Stolen In Paris
Police are investigating a high value vehicle theft from a Paris neighbourhood.
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Charges Laid In Tractor Theft
Brant OPP launched an investigation after eyewitness reports of a tractor theft.
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SWPH Reporting Five New Measles Exposures
One was at the Woodstock Hospital and the other four were at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
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Camp 85 Opens to Boys this Summer
An information night will be taking place on April 3rd for those who are interested in applying.
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True Crime Series Filming in Woodstock
Condemned will focus on the public hangings that took place in Woodstock between 1862 and 1954.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 1
**WARNING! CONTENT IN THIS STORY IS GRAPHIC AND SHOULD BE READ AT THE VIEWERS DISCRETION!
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UPDATE: Tillsonburg Resident Charged in Trillium Care Fraud
Over $190,000 has been lost by multiple victims.
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Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Woodstock Celebrates Art Exhibition in Washington D.C.
An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery in Washington D.C. has a connection to the Friendly City.
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Recipe Submissions Needed for DASO Cookbook
You have until the end of August to submit your favourite recipe for the DASO cookbook.
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Oxford County Now Seeking 2025 Budget Input
A new survey has been posted to the Speak Up Oxford website, all about the Budget for 2025.
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UPDATE: WPS Make More Arrests in Weapons Investigation
Woodstock Police were involved in an active investigation in the area of Upper Thames Drive between Pittock Park Road and Arthur Park Avenue.
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UPDATE: Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Collision
A 17-year-old is facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death as a result of the single-vehicle collision on Cornell Road. The incident happened on August 4th.