LOCAL HEADLINES

Several neighbours of the former Woodstock YMCA have gone public about their fears over Oxford County choosing the site as a Homelessness Support Centre.

Woodstock City Council has voted to have staff compile a report on illegal garbage dumping in the city, but any changes to the system would need to be approved at the Oxford County level.

Municipalities in Oxford County are looking for feedback on how to improve road safety.

Louie D’Orazio has lived in Ingersoll since 2002 with his wife Paula. The couple have six children and 14 grandchildren. He is a retired engineering professional with four degrees, including a Ph.D., and is the author of several published works.

Kurt Sutherland was born and raised in Woodstock and works as a Quality Assurance & Fleet Specialist at Execulink Telecom, a local Internet Service Provider.

Aaron Gorlick is turning 54 this year. He has three children, two dogs and a few cats, and he wants to be the next mayor of Woodstock.

Connie Lauder has served the people of the Friendly City for nearly 18 years, and she’s hoping to make it 22. She has served on many Boards and Committees, including approximately 10 months last term performing mayoral duties.

Maureen Ralph served as a municipal councillor and deputy mayor for the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) for 27 years but was born and raised in Woodstock.

Sandeep Sidhu has been a proud resident of Woodstock for nearly a decade, where he and his wife are raising their two young children.

Tait was first elected to Woodstock City Council in 2003 and has served continuously for more than two decades. Now, she is running for the Deputy Mayor/County Councillor role.

Two local musical ensembles will come together to celebrate a milestone anniversary for one and launch a new program with the other.

Woodstock wrangled its way into the medal round of the 2026 13U National Championship baseball tournament, facing both inclement weather and a pair of strong teams.

“I am pumped!” Those were the first words out of 14-year-old Grant Hamulecki’s mouth when asked about how he feels about winning the 2026 Midwestern District Optimist Junior Golf Tournament at the St. Marys Golf and Country Club.

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre made a rare stop in Oxford County at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on Saturday as the guest of Oxford MP Arpan Khanna.

The three day Woodstock Fair and Ribfest wrapped up on Aug. 23, closing out a weekend marked by both strong community turnout and challenging weather conditions.

Blueink Bookstore café welcomed poets, writers, musicians, and storytellers last evening for its monthly Artists Open Mic Night, transforming the cozy Dundas Street venue into a lively hub of grassroots creativity and community connection.

The Woodstock Police Service (WPS) continues to respond to community concerns regarding open-air drug use in the downtown core.

The Oxford Caribbean Community Association (OCCA) welcomed families, friends, and supporters to its 6th Annual Family BBQ, held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pittock Conservation Area.

Woodstock families gathered at Victoria Park on Aug. 20 for a lively morning celebrating community safety and teamwork.

On August 14, 2026, local pet store Barkin Boujee celebrated its three-year anniversary in the heart of Downtown Ingersoll.