Oxford Top 3
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Ingersoll council approves $62.3M budget with 1.98% property tax increase
Residents of Ingersoll will have to pay a bit extra in 2026
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St. Thomas officer injured after motorist fails to stop at intersection
Driver charged after striking police cruiser at Pearl and Curtis streets.
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Tillsonburg closes Brock Street offices, consolidates services at Lisgar Avenue location
The move is intended to improve convenience and streamline service delivery.
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Two London residents charged after suspected impaired driver found in stolen vehicle
Stolen vehicle, drugs found as London police arrest three in west‑end investigation.
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Yellow Snowfall Warning remains in effect as heavy snow continues across the region
Hazardous travel conditions continue with snowfall, gusty winds and extreme wind chills.
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Ontario expands blue box program to include more recyclable materials
New recycling rules allow coffee cups, plastic bags, and wrappers in blue bins.
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Norfolk councillors begin sharing 2026 election intentions
Some councillors confirm re‑election bids while others remain undecided.
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BREAKING: Major cancellations for LDCSB & TVDSB during winter storm
Schools, offices and daycares closed in the LDCSB and TVDSB
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Cold weather alert issued as frigid temperatures move into Oxford County
Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -15˚C and -23˚C with the wind chill, beginning overnight Wednesday and continuing through Friday morning.
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More provincial funding coming to Ontario's colleges and universities
The province will invest $242 million into upgrading learning tools and facilities
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Public Open House set as St. Thomas releases Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan
You can have your say on the future of parks and recreation in St. Thomas
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Tillsonburg adopts 2026 budget, average property taxes to rise about $89 a year
Town officials say more than half of the 2026 tax increase is tied to retroactive policing costs mandated through the courts.
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London police identify victim in downtown Dundas Street homicide
Investigators are urging anyone who was in the 700-block of Dundas Street between 10:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. to come forward.
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Public Health seeks dog after bite at Woodstock off-leash park
The dog’s owner was not seen at the time and may have been on the other side of the park, unaware the bite had occurred.
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Marcus Ryan elected chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
The Warden of Oxford County has been elected chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus for a one-year term
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Southwestern Public Health urges flu vaccination amid post-holiday surge in cases
Medical officials around the region want you to consider getting vaccinated
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Oxford County to consider 2026 Interim Levy By-law at next council meeting
The plan authorizes a $278.2-million operating budget along with a $127.9-million capital budget.
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STEGH Foundation welcomes new executive director Ryan Byrne
Byrne brings 15 years of senior experience to STEGH Foundation leadership role.
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Police release images after $3,000 cosmetic theft in Aylmer
The suspects’ images have been released as part of the investigation.
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Thames Valley Education Foundation raises $83,500 for Caring Fund on Giving Tuesday
The money will go toward providing emergency assistance to students and families facing unexpected challenges across the Thames Valley District School Board
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Help shape the future of Norfolk’s agricultural traditions
If you are passionate about agriculture, the Norfolk County Agricultural Society wants to hear from you
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London police seek public help to identify suspect in series of daytime break-ins
The search for a suspect is underway after a series of daytime break and enters in London
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Fake outbreak notice circulating, Southwestern Public Health warns
A warning is being put out by Southwestern Public Health
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Ingersoll’s Ella Shelton and London’s Julia Gosling named to Hockey Canada's Olympic roster
Canada enters the Games as the defending Olympic champions, with the tournament set to kick off on February 5th.
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BREAKING: Hydro One is urging customers to be prepared in case of extended power outages
Strong westerly winds, with gusts reaching up to 100 kilometres per hour.
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Police urge caution as warming weather creates unpredictable ice conditions
“No ice is safe ice” as winter conditions shift.
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Blue Jays Legend, Jesse Barfield and WWE’s John “Bradshaw” Layfield join St. Thomas Sports Spectacular lineup
Adding to the excitement, the Calder and Norris Trophies from the Hockey Hall of Fame will be on site for fan photos.
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Fanshawe College ranked among Canada’s Top 50 research colleges for 2025
The recognition reflects several years of growth in applied research and industry partnerships.
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OPP urge residents to report suspicious activity to help keep communities safe
Many people second-guess themselves, worried they might be wrong or that they’re wasting police time.
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Local leader named new Executive Director of Norfolk General Hospital Foundation
Muntz-Flowerday was selected following a national recruitment process.
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St. Thomas Police report busiest year on record in 2025
The rise reflects continued high demand for services in the community.
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Oxford County accepting applications for citizen appointment to library board
The board is made up of seven members and is scheduled to meet nine times in 2026.
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Barrie Family Hospice launches six‑week grief walking group
Sessions will begin on Thursday, January 15.
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Province announces $26M for long‑term care training and education programs
Nearly 3,000 new long‑term care staff will be trained.
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Woodstock driver charged after midday collision in South West Oxford
Police reported that one of the vehicles involved failed to remain at the scene.
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“We’re really in a holding pattern”: Trent history professor says any fallout from Venezuela takeover remains a great unknown
Venezuelan oil is something that Canada should be paying close attention to.
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Blood donations still in high demand heading into 2026
Donating blood doesn’t just help people who are sick; it can save anyone in need.
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Holiday RIDE campaign results released: 269 impaired charges in West Region
Campaign sees record number of spot checks in OPP West Region.
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Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch dies at 77
Branch served as commissioner of the OHL from 1979 to 2024.
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Annandale National Historic Site closed for annual maintenance this week
Work is being undertaken to help preserve the museum, its collections, and visitor spaces.
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London man charged with aggravated assault after woman critically injured in south-end attack
Charges have been laid against a London man following an alleged assault on Christmas Day
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Naloxone credited with saving two people from opioid overdoses in Oxford County
Anyone who suffers serious illness after consuming a narcotic should call 911.
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Ingersoll man charged after officer assaulted during disturbance call
The person charged by police was released from custody and ordered to appear in court in Woodstock in March.
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BHNCDSB opens kindergarten registration; Holy Trinity hosting grade 9 open house
As families plan ahead for the fall, the board is also highlighting the next steps.
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Free Car Seat Clinic in Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Fire & Rescue Services will host a free car seat safety clinic on Tuesday.
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Heat wave continues in Tillsonburg
Some relief expected on Tuesday.