LOCAL HEADLINES

Those interested in running for a spot on one of the eight Oxford County councils later this year attended an information night in Woodstock.

“Half a century later, Ontario’s seatbelt law still saves lives. If you aren’t buckling up, what’s holding you back?”

The Ontario government is investing $757,700 this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Grow program to support two non-profit organizations in Oxford.

The Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group (WIRIWG) is hosting an evening focused on two local, annual Indigenous-led water events on April 23 at Zion United Church, 215 Peel St., New Hamburg, at 7 p.m.

A parody of a spy thriller promises plenty of laughs during the chase around England and Northern Scotland.

Ontario’s finance minister tabled the 2026 provincial budget last week, and the reaction from Oxford County’s Conservative MPP is positive.

Month-long celebrations highlighting the region’s dairy products and history will begin at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum with a film highlighting the hard work of Ontario’s farmerettes during World War II.

Recently, with my change in title to Director of Community Engagement for Grant Haven Media, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with more of our local papers than ever before, including our rural publications and farming papers. It’s something I don’t take for granted — in fact, I feel incredibly lucky to now be writing about rural Ontario and the agricultural communities that shaped me.

Oxford MP Arpan Khanna’s Jail Not Bail Act was amongst four justice-related Private Member’s Bills voted down last week.

The 80th season of Theatre Woodstock will feature more musical productions than ever before.

The 2026 Captains-Veterans boys basketball game slam dunk contest started early.

It wasn’t the ending the team had hoped for as Woodstock bowed out to Tavistock in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Doherty Division final in seven games.

“I’ve coached girls' hockey now for 18 years, and for me, this is what the entire season is all about.”

There was an increased police presence on April 2 at an elementary school in the Town of Ingersoll.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is clearing an Ingersoll eyesore.

A pair of Canada’s top military officials were in Ingersoll last week for a major funding announcement at a weapons maker.

Woodstock City Council has approved the 2026 Revenue Fund, or Operating Budget.

Arpan Khanna is pleading with the Liberal government to move forward on his Private Member’s Bill.

Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will be headlining Canada Day in Woodstock as the City celebrates its 125th anniversary on Wednesday, July 1, at Southside Park.

The 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County Trivia Nite wrapped up on March 20 at the Reeves Community Complex, marking two decades of spirited competition, community generosity, and unforgettable moments.