WPS Briefs - June 12th

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• Woodstock Council Sees 2025 Capital Budget

  It was the first look at the 2025 capital budget for Woodstock City Council at their meeting last night.

• Alexandra Hospital Launches Campaign

  Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll is looking to raise 1 million dollars to better the One Chart system.

• Fire at IDCI Forces School to Close

  Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute, causing a closure.

• A Step Forward for Homelessness in Woodstock

  After a long debate, Woodstock City Council voted in favour of bringing a homelessness service centre to the City.

• Blandford-Blenheim Welcomes Purple Bench

  You'll be able to spot the purple bench on Centre Street in Drumbo, close to the splash pad.

• PJHL Preview - Nov 22nd to Nov 24th

  The Woodstock Navy Vets will battle two of its Oxford County rivals in the Doherty Division this weekend.

• Oxford OPP Launch Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign

  Festive R.I.D.E. checks could happen anywhere and at any time of the day over the next month or so.

• Holiday Train in Woodstock this Sunday

  The CPKC Holiday Train will stop at 199 Winniett Street in Woodstock at 6:50 p.m. and leave for London at 7:10 p.m.

• Donations Open for Lights of Love

  Plastic lanterns will light up the back garden of VON Sakura House in memory of those who are no longer with us.

• Christmas Kettles Set to Return in Woodstock

  The annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign is set to make a return to Woodstock.

• Attempted Pick-Up Truck Theft in Delhi

  Police say a group of two or more people tried to steal a pickup truck in Delhi earlier this month.

• Holiday R.I.D.E. Season for WPS

  The WPS Holiday R.I.D.E. campaign kicks off today and ends on January 1st, 2025.

• Living Wage Increase for 2024

  The London Elgin Oxford region has the lowest living wage rate in the province at $19.85 per hour.

• Carol Sing Along Returns to Thamesford

  The Thamesford Lions Club is bringing the annual Carol Sing Along back to the Thamesford Recreation Centre on Saturday November 30th.

• Cripps Re-Elected as TVDSB Vice Chair

  David Cripps will serve another term as the Vice Chair for the TVDSB Board of Trustees.

• Brant Hit and Run Investigation Continues

  The Brant OPP is looking to track down a pickup truck at the center of a fatal hit-and-run investigation from two years ago.

• Agri-Food Businesses Get Funding in Oxford County

  14 Agri-food businesses in Oxford County will be getting funding to help with productivity.

• No New Long-Term Care Home for Ingersoll

  The proposal has not received financial assistance from the Ministry of Long Term Care.

• Morning Fog Advisory for Oxford County

  It's foggy in Oxford County this morning, but the conditions should improve close to midday.

• Brock to Battle Laurier in Charity Hockey Game

  All of the proceeds from the university hockey game will support the Woodstock Wildcats and United Way Oxford.