LOCAL HEADLINES

The county said its goal of “Housing for all” is taking a major step forward with a new Homelessness Support Centre in Woodstock that will offer emergency shelter alongside other services that help transition people out of homelessness and into stable housing.

Oxford County councillors heard emotional pleas on both sides of a plan to purchase property in Woodstock to house what is being called a homeless shelter and support centre.

Developmental service workers are on the picket line in downtown Ingersoll.

Woodstock Police responded to what they thought was a shooting incident last week. What it actually turned out to be was a false report.

Southwestern Public Health has concluded its multi-year Vital Perspectives series by highlighting a key issue affecting many people in the region - the health impact of household food-insecurity.

The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County needs foster caregivers and volunteers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in the county.

With the current township mayor and Oxford County warden taking a step back from politics, Crystal Finch decided to throw her hat in the ring for Zorra’s top political job.

One of Ontario’s largest school boards remains under provincial control but has hired a leader to improve both finances and education.

Members of Oxford County council approved a single source contract to complete design services related to the planned renovations for the 808 Dundas Street, the future Woodstock Homelessness Support Centre.

al opening ceremony, welcoming students, staff, families, and community members to celebrate the milestone.

Oxford County community theatre groups are well-decorated following lots of wins for Theatre Woodstock’s Little Women and additional productions in the area.

It’s a good problem to have. But if there is one drawback to being a defending Ontario Federation of School Athletics Associations (OFSAA) AA boys soccer champion, it’s the bar is set rather high.

The lights did eventually go out on the Woodstock Huron Park Huskies baseball season. But not before illuminating a program taking a major step forward in 2026 under a collective ‘Lights On’ approach.

A Hollywood screenwriter could not have scripted a more dramatic conclusion to the Thames Valley Regional Athletics Girls fastball season.

If hockey pedigree counts for anything the Woodstock Navy Vets have made one heck of a move.

Jayna Leroux-Hendren, founder of Seniors in Food Crisis, said the initiative has grown beyond her expectations since starting it about three and a half years ago.

At 97 years old, Jean Hillis remains one of Canada's most respected quilters and a passionate advocate for the arts. A founding member of both the Canadian Quilters' Association and the Oxford Quilters Guild, Hillis has spent decades helping foster creativity in her community.

A recent report from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute has raised concerns about the growing number of fraud incidents targeting Canadian seniors.

With the passing of Councillor Valerie Durston, South-West Oxford (SWOX) council declared the Ward 3 seat vacant at its May 5 meeting and is now calling for applications to fill the seat temporarily.

Spring is in full swing as the Town of Ingersoll kicked off the season with its first market of the year.