Cost of food rose 8.8 percent in June.
Statistics Canada says inflation hit another record high last month.
The year-over-year inflation rate rose 8.1 per cent in June, boosted by soaring gas prices.
That's up from 7.7 per cent in May and marked the largest yearly change since January of 1983.
Canadians also continued to see higher food prices on their grocery bills, with the cost of food up 8.8 per cent
Earth Day Events in Oxford County
The theme this year is Our Power, Our Planet.
ITOPA Presents: Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart will make its ITOPA debut on Friday April 25th.
Last Day for Early Voting in Federal Election
You have until 6:00 p.m. to cast an advanced ballot at an Elections Canada office.
Meet the Federal Election Candidates in Tillsonburg
The meet and greet starts at 4:00 p.m. at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.
United Party Candidate Profile: Melanie Folkema-Van Brugge
Melanie Folkema-Van Brugge would like to protect the sovereignty of Canada if she becomes a United Party MP for Oxford.
UPDATE: One Charged in Fail to Remain Crash in Innerkip
A cyclist was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Registration Open for BBBS MEGABike
The 30 person bike will be at the Indigo Lounge in Tillsonburg on May 28th.
Woodstock Purchases EZblocks Patio System
Downtown businesses will be able to rent a patio from the City.
UPDATE: Another Arrest Related to Ingersoll Robbery
Someone armed with what appeared to be a firearm stole cash from a property on Thames Street South on April 9th.
Pope Francis Dead at 88
The Vatican says he passed on Easter Monday.
New Partnership Helps LTC in Ingersoll
Long-term care is a major focus in Ingersoll, and a new partnership will help meet the need.
Theatre Woodstock Roles Out Season Schedule
It will a jammed packed schedule for Theatre Woodstock for 2025 and 2026.
OCFA Hosts Lively Debate in Embro
6 of the 8 Oxford County candidates took the stage to answer questions from residents about the Ag sector.
Norwich Township Man Charged in Brant
The 37-year-old is facing a list of charges after he was pulled over on Cockshutt Road Tuesday night.
Deadline Approaching for Winning Lottery Ticket
The person who purchased a winning lottery ticket in Woodstock last year only has two weeks left to claim it.
Tillsonburg Food Bank Launches Spring Fundraiser
It's looking to raise $5,000 before June 1st.
Woodstock Receives Over $409,400 from OLG
It's a fourth quarter gaming revenue payment for hosting Gateway Casinos.
Bank of Canada Sets New Interest Rate
The latest interest rate and monetary report was released this morning.
UDodge Breaks Fundraising Record!
The annual dodgeball tournament raised $18,311 for United Way Oxford this year.
OCFA Debate in Embro Tonight
The debate should begin at 7:00 p.m. and it should last about two hours.
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