Good employment news coming in this morning: The Canadian economy added a whopping 95,000 jobs in May, the biggest monthly increase in nearly a decade. The job gains were the first major increase for 2013 and many times greater than economists had expected. It brought the country's official unemployment rate down one-tenth of a point to 7.1%. Even young people had an easier time finding employment in May, with about 54,000 of the new workers in the 15 to 24 age group joining the labour force.
U13 Woodstock Strikers Fundraiser
Those looking to donate can do so in the parking lot at the Cowan Park Sportsplex between 9 am-11am on February 1st.
Cold Weather Alert Issued
Southwestern Public Health has put Oxford County under a cold weather alert.
School Bus Collision in Zorra Township
No injuries following the crash on the 21st Line.
GoFundMe Page Created Following Trailer Fire
The fire happened on January 30th in the Sunpark Hidden Valley Estates Community.
A Successful Career for Hershey the Therapy Dog
Hershey was part of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program.
UPDATE: Serious Crash on Highway 59
One person was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Groundhog Day at South Gate Centre this Sunday
Chilly Charlie will make his annual prognostication at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday February 2nd.
Oily Rags Spark Two Fires in Woodstock
Officials say both fires took place in the last month.
Five New Potential Measles Exposures
The affected healthcare settings include Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Woodstock Hospital and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
FCC Donation to Address Food Insecurity in Oxford
A commercial size van will transport food between the organizations involved in Food Rescue Feeding Oxford.
Port Burwell Man Arrested in Norwich Township
The list of charges include possession of property obtained by crime and flight from a peace officer
UPDATE: Bodies Recovered From Plane vs. Helicopter Crash
The American Airlines jet collided with the US Army Blackhawk helicopter midair.
Charge Laid in Highway 401 Incident
Police had to close the westbound lanes for two hours after a tractor trailer jackknifed Tuesday morning.
WPS Investigating Daytime Break & Enter
Police say three people stole jewelry and other personal items from a home on Boot Hill Road.
Parking Discussions in Norwich
The staff report will look at Front Street and a parking lot on Stover Street North.
SWPH Issues Drinking Water Reminder
The health unit says fluoride and sodium are naturally occurring minerals found in the water supply.
New Elementary School Coming to Thamesford
The TVDSB says it will offer 479 elementary student spaces and 88 licenced child care spaces.
Snow Squall Warning for Oxford
We're in for 15 to 25 centimetres of snow with 70 kilometre per hour wind gusts.
Norfolk Man Charged Following Traffic Stop
The 45-year-old man was charged on Main Street in Courtland.
Warden Ryan Reacts to Provincial Funding
Warden Ryan is thankful for the support from the Provincial Government.
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