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Talk about a community stepping up. At the beginning of the week 101.3 Giant FM began selling t-shirts for $100 a piece to raise money for the Children's Health Foundation.

Oxford Today's Chris Soares had Mayor Gilvesy on Country radio Tuesday morning to chat the Municipal Election.

Oxford OPP are investigating a home invasion in Zorra Township that left a homeowner with minor injuries and one suspect believed to have been struck by a shotgun blast.

The newly elected councillor says he's ready for the work ahead after securing one of six council seats in Monday's municipal election.

Lindsey Ambrus Mejaski received the most votes among council candidates, while incumbent Mayor Deb Gilvesy secured another term.

For thousands of families across Southwestern Ontario, the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre is more than a hospital — it's a place where children receive specialized care during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

The emotional impact of witnessing a serious or fatal collision can last long after emergency crews leave the scene.

Tillsonburg residents have re-elected Deb Gilvesy as mayor following Monday’s 2026 municipal election.

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Downtown Tillsonburg is getting into the Halloween spirit this week, with an evening of late-night shopping, costumes, a murder mystery and a chance to win some local gift cards.

The Ontario Provincial Police have laid additional charges against a 38-year-old Tillsonburg resident as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation.

Police say a grey 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer was taken from a Concession 8 Townsend property, with a dark-coloured pickup truck seen following it.

Voting is being conducted online and by telephone, using the unique PIN included in each voter's information letter.

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A Petro-Canada FACE Grant is helping Team King invest in high-performance training and competition as the skip balances elite curling with physiotherapy studies at McMaster University.

The Tillsonburg Legion's annual Poppy Campaign is set to begin October 24th, raising funds to support local veterans and other veteran-related initiatives in the community.

Five people aged 16 to 20 were released with warnings after officers determined the weapons being displayed from a vehicle on Broadway were toy guns.

OPP say stolen bank cards were used to make fraudulent purchases at local businesses; both accused remain in custody.

Tillsonburg families will have a new opportunity to shop for affordable children's items this weekend.

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The annual campaign begins Saturday, October 24, with staffed poppy tables at four local stores and donations supporting veterans and community initiatives.

More than 5,500 eligible voters have already cast ballots in Woodstock's 2026 municipal election, with online voting and in-person advance polls drawing residents to the ballot box ahead of election day.

Two Oxford County organizations are getting a financial boost to help rescue more food and get it to people who need it.

Southwestern Public Health is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves as another respiratory virus season gets underway.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region is stepping up enforcement against unsafe commercial vehicles as part of a three-week road safety campaign.

National School Safety Week is putting the spotlight on keeping children safe before they even reach the classroom.

New Country 107.3 has an exclusive presale running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, October 22nd.

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A free family event celebrates Woodstock’s hockey community

Seven people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle collision in South-West Oxford.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local housing market, September brought more sales, plenty of choice, and some continued relief on prices.

An online giveaway grew into a celebration of local shopping and community.

London business helps women build skills, confidence and independence

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Town flags will remain at half-mast for one week following deadly wildfire emergency

Their music often focuses on love, relationships and small-town life, making Dorchester a fitting stop.

Approval clears the way for a new ownership arrangement, with no immediate customer changes

Tillsonburg’s share is about $315,000, while the authority’s overall spending would rise nearly five per cent.

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A longtime hockey man shares three reasons to watch the Tillsonburg Thunder this season

Old Vienna Road is closed between Van Street and Vienna Road for the duration of the work.

In 2022, just 37.63 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot.

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Community Options for Justice seeks new board members

The strike began May 25, affecting developmental services across Norfolk County.

Police say the growing workload goes well beyond responding to the initial call.

Oxford OPP, Oxford County Fire and paramedics responded shortly before 4 a.m.

Deal could help support the town’s future growth

Completed films must be submitted to the Simcoe Branch by 7 p.m. Friday, November 20th.

A winter operations review was presented to County Council, October 14.

Hydro One says crews will be replacing aging switches and related equipment.

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Free holiday fun, local shopping and hands-on activities under one roof

A new Nanos Research poll commissioned by the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg Area Association of REALTORS® found homelessness was the most commonly identified issue.

Community survey runs until November 4, with a public meeting planned in Mount Elgin.

Separate incidents on Otterville Road and Oxford Road 13 over Thanksgiving weekend.

Thirty-three years with the OPP. Eight years on council. One hometown he still cares about.

OPP West Region laid more than 2,100 charges during the four-day Operation Impact campaign.

Motorists and residents are encouraged to avoid parking on the listed streets while maintenance is underway.

A 25-year-old Cambridge resident was killed in a crash involving a sedan and a tractor-trailer on Brantford Road Tuesday morning.

Decision on mayor and councillor remuneration will be left to the next council, with a new bylaw required by year-end.

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Beginning today, a new dispatch system puts the most serious medical emergencies first

Theatre Tillsonburg received a major investment from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to replace its aging lights.

Norfolk County OPP are reminding fairgoers to keep things fun and not physical after several fights were reported on the first day of Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. 

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Behind the Trooper legacy, Clayton Hill is watching a new generation find its voice

Oxford OPP are reminding off-road vehicle operators to ride safely and follow provincial and municipal rules as complaints continue to be reported across Oxford County.

Raking leaves is one of those fall chores many Canadians would rather avoid, but there may be an easier way to deal with them.

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Tillsonburg firefighters turn safety lessons into a community experience

A South-West Oxford resident is facing five charges after Oxford OPP came across a single-vehicle collision in Zorra Township early Sunday morning.

A Tillsonburg resident is facing two charges following an intimate-partner violence investigation in Brant County.

Four school-board candidates acclaimed; mayoral and council races will go to the ballot

Honest Motherhood has reached The Globe and Mail bestsellers list and is available in bookstores, online retailers, and audiobook platforms, with Ward narrating the audiobook herself.

Large Item Collection begins in Oxford County on March 30th. Oversized items like furniture, mattresses, and box springs can be disposed of, provided they meet size and weight limits.