Woodstock Women’s Basketball League

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>Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share the word about the Woodstock Women’s Basketball League!
It’s an indoor, 18+ women’s league that runs once a week from the fall through spring. All levels of experience are welcome — whether you’ve played basketball for years or you’re newer to the game and just looking to get active, have fun, and meet some awesome people!

>If you’re interested or looking for more information, feel free to follow u/wdskwomensbball on Instagram!

Neighbour found a newer cell phone on Devonshire between Circle Jerk and Tims on north side of the street. It's toast, but if you lost one in the area reach out.

Someone's calling it but can't answer it as I said it's toast.

This is a great idea!

There's some changes coming to the sub.

All I'm gong to say for now.

We're also going family friendly...effective July 01, 2026 Swearing will no longer be allowed. Posts, and or comments will be deleted if they contain offensive language.

>The OLG is holding back on telling us who won that $12 Million winning ticket which was sold online– and they’re waiting to have the Oxford County ticket purchaser come forward - before they reveal the identity of the $100 Encore Winner.

>So… stay tuned!

>The Saturday, June 6, 2026 LOTTO 6/49 draw resulted in a $12 Million Gold Ball Jackpot win, with the winning ticket sold on OLG.ca!

>Since the ticket was purchased online, the winner has already received an email letting them know they’ve won the $12 million prize. We’re eager to meet Ontario’s next multimillionaire when they step forward to claim their prize.

>There were also two (2) winning ENCORE tickets from the LOTTO 6/49 draw — one sold in Oxford County and the other sold in Toronto.

>Huge congratulations to the winners of these life changing prizes! The excitement continues to build as we look forward to meeting Ontario’s newest winners!

>Daniel G. Wiest, Owner & Publisher
Dan Wiest Around The Community

Congrats....grumble,grumble,grumble...lol
Enjoy your winnings!!

Woodstock, ON – On Thursday, May 28, 2026, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Woodstock Police Service received a report of a shooting at a residence in the area of Chippewa Avenue and Cree Avenue in Woodstock.

Officers responded and cleared the residence. The nature of the call resulted in a significant police presence in the area. Through the investigation, it was determined that the reported incident had not occurred and was an instance of swatting. Police continue to investigate the source of the false report.

Swatting is a criminal act in which false or misleading information is provided to police to prompt an emergency response, often to someone's home, business, or school. These calls divert critical police and emergency resources and place officers and community members at unnecessary risk. Anyone found responsible for swatting incidents can face serious criminal charges.

The Woodstock Police Service thanks residents in the area for their patience and cooperation while officers responded to and investigated the incident.

The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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>On Thursday May 21, 2026, VON Sakura House was pleased to unveil the Bill & Corrie Vink Wind Phone. Bill Vink and his late wife Corrie generously donated $200,000 in support of end-of-life care at VON Sakura House and made the wind phone a reality in Oxford County. Bill notes that supporting one’s community is a value both he and Corrie shared. A wind phone is an unconnected telephone that provides a quiet, symbolic space for people to “call” their loved ones who have passed. The conversations remain private and allow a space for reflection. Wind phones originated in Japan and became a global symbol of remembrance and healing following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Since this time, wind phones have begun popping up globally with over 120 existing in Canada. The Bill & Corrie Vink Wind Phone can be found in the back gardens at VON Sakura House. “The generosity from Bill & Corrie allow us to continue to ensure that end-of-life care is available for those who need it at absolutely no cost to the patients or their family” said Brittany Bratt, Manager of Fund Development, VON Oxford & VON Sakura House. “The wind phone is a symbol of the continuum of care that we offer at VON through our programs and services.” VON Sakura House opened its doors in September 2009 and since then has supported over 3500 patients and their families through the end of life journey. By Ron Yuzark

Seen it on Facebook, thought I'd share it here.

Oxford County council purchasing Woodstock YMCA for homeless shelter Councillor cries foul as transaction done behind closed doors with no public input Lee Griffi The Echo has learned Oxford County council has approved the purchase of the former Woodstock YMCA property, with plans to convert the site into a homeless shelter and support centre. When exactly the sale is closing is not public information, nor is the sale price.According to realtor.ca, the property was listed for $5.69 million. The listing is no longer active. The approval was made behind closed doors with no public consultation that the media is aware of. Woodstock city and county Coun. Deb Tait brought a motion forward at the May 13 regular county meeting, asking for public consultation before the sale of the building was finalized. Councillor and South-West Oxford Mayor David Mayberry then brought in a motion to defer, one seconded by East Zorra-Tavistock Mayor Phil Schaefer. Only Tait and Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy voted against that motion.“I brought the motion forward as I am concerned that a location will be selected and there will be no public input before the sale closes,” said Tait in a statement to the Echo. Mayberry said he agreed with Tait regarding transparency and public accountability but still tabled the deferral motion.“Resolved that council defer the motion pending a report from staff on public consultation and community engagement to achieve the goal of transparency in municipal decision making,” read his motion.“I agree. Public participation is essential here, but I think to be done at an appropriate time rather than immediately,” added Schaefer.Tait explained she has brought her concerns to the county’s CAO. “I assumed that if a property is bought, a report would be brought once it is discussed in a closed session. A full report with details, including price and location, would be brought forward in open council to vote and debate. I was informed this will not happen.”Tait added no details have been released to the public.“This is very concerning as an elected official, as there is no transparency to the public. On an issue as big as this, the public has a right to know before the deal closes, and any other stakeholders are also aware.”Tait said the money for the purchase will come from the taxpayers of Oxford, but a large portion, over $2 million, came directly from the ratepayers of Woodstock from the Building Faster Fund by meeting a provincial housing target.“I am extremely disappointed that members of county council other than myself and the mayor from Tillsonburg would vote to defer my motion for public input,” Tait said. “It is astonishing the rep from Woodstock, Coun. (Bernia) Martin would vote against any public transparency when we are all aware the shelter will be located in Woodstock.”Woodstock Mayor Jerry Acchione was not present at the meeting and has not yet replied to the Echo’s request for comment. The Echo also reached out to city/county Coun. Martin for comment.“This was a terrible display of democracy for all the taxpayers of Oxford County. We are elected by the people to represent their best interests. That failed today,” added Tait. Under the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, closed discussions are permitted when council is discussing the "proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.” While the negotiation and details of the offer are discussed in camera, the legal authority to purchase the property through a by-law must be passed in an open meeting. According to Ombudsman Ontario, councils cannot vote to approve a final offer in closed session unless it is specifically for the purpose of giving direction or instruction to staff, not to seal the final deal. It does not appear the sale was approved in open council at Wednesday’s meeting.The Echo reached out to the county’s top staffer, CAO Ben Addley, for comment.“I have nothing I can provide with regard to a purchase or a shelter from council at this point.”Addley did say council directed staff last year to look for a new homelessness support centre and shelter, which, as Tait said, was given to the county to help fund a site.“That’s work that has been ongoing since the first quarter of 2025. Even today is a little premature because Coun. Tait’s motion was deferred so (her) motion was deferred. They really didn’t get a chance to debate it or talk about what that will look like. They asked staff to bring back a report on what public consultation on a homelessness support centre would look like.”He added the county will invite the public to consult at the appropriate time. “We’ll scope that out for council and bring it back as soon as possible. I’m honestly not expecting it to be until about June.” Woodstock Councillor Mark Schadenburg said, at this point, he is in the dark on the situation.“My hands are tied since I am a Woodstock City Councillor, and I am not privy to what goes on in camera at Oxford County Council meetings.”

Another teat puller of a show for Cowapalooza.