LOCAL HEADLINES

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado did touch down in Woodstock on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The Ontario government is expanding the Community Access to Long-Term Care program to Woodstock’s Woodingford Lodge.

West Region members of the Ontario Provincial Police laid 1815 charges following 2107 traffic stops across the region during the August long weekend campaign.

Police seize suspected Fentanyl during downtown bike patrol

Police searching for suspect in another grandparent scam

Nearly every Ontario driver has witnessed dangerous driving in the past year, but many do not believe they contribute to the problem, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO).

Lloyd Robertson was the reason I got into journalism. Period. He passed away at the age of 92 last week, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of local arts and culture in Oxford County will return just ahead of the autumn equinox.

Urban Cowboy Line Dancing brought boots, rhythm, and plenty of country flair to the South Gate Centre on Friday, Aug. 7. The event delivered an energetic evening that drew dancers of all ages and experience levels.

Proxi celebrated the official launch of its new location at 535 Mill St. in Woodstock on Saturday, August 8. It is located at the former TA location near the Sweaburg Rd. 401 cutoff.

It was an awkward time for Dieuwke Stewart’s oorijzer to act up. It shouldn’t have directly affected her Ringsteken capabilities, but its proper alignment, in conjunction with accompanying flodder mut, were integral parts of her 1800’s Friesian wardrobe.

The Woodstock Dragon Boat Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Pittock Conservation Area on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Age, it is said, is only a number. There are those of us however, for which that number is an annual reminder the warranty on original parts including knees, hips and backs is running out.

The Greater Ontario Hockey League has released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season. The 600-game schedule opens on Thursday, Sept. 10 when the Ayr Centennials host the Pelham Panthers.

The tranquil fields of Deep Purple Lavender Farm came alive with artistry and inspiration as guests gathered for Lavender Evening: A Creative Experience in the Lavender Fields, hosted by Dawna Thurtell (dawnathurtell@gmail.com) of The Art Social.

Pittock Conservation Area welcomed visitors on Saturday, Aug. 1, for a dynamic wildlife showcase as the Canadian Raptor Conservancy returned to deliver its popular Live Birds of Prey Presentation at the Rec Centre.

Woodstock’s Southside Park turned into an open air theatre on the evening of July 30 as part of ongoing 125th-anniversary celebrations, with families, friends, and movie lovers gathering for the community’s latest Movies in the Park feature: Disney’s animated hit Zootopia.

Dave Cripps is well known as being a Thames Valley District School Board trustee, but he is hoping to land a spot as an Ingersoll councillor.

Lindsay Wilson is looking to represent the people of the Town of Ingersoll for a second term.

Dave Bloxsidge and his wife have lived in Woodstock since 2008, where the couple are raising their two children.