LOCAL HEADLINES

Tillsonburg council took a wait-and-see approach to a suggestion from its Economic Development Advisory Committee to establish a separate committee to look at boundary adjustments.

Tillsonburg will have a new bus provider, starting April 1. Council approved a bid from OnexBus of Brampton through an RFP process that will save more than $800,000 over the five-year term of the contract.

Wide-ranging concerns raised by a long-time Tillsonburg resident were addressed by council following a presentation at the Feb. 9 meeting.

Licenced paralegal Devon Glowka has offered free consultations to the residents of Canterbury Court at 70 Devonshire Avenue.

North Broadway Martial Fitness Academy focuses on the intersection of body, mind and spirit. Their doors are open for anyone interested in attending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Theatre Tillsonburg returns to the stage this February with Hilda’s Yard, a comedy by celebrated Canadian playwright Norm Foster. Set in 1956, the play follows Hilda and Sam Fluck as their long-awaited empty nest is suddenly disrupted by the surprising return of their adult children.

Wool has been an important material from the time of early settlers to modern day. The latest display at Annandale National Historic Site looks at the material’s story with a local slant.

The Tillsonburg branch of the Oxford County Library hosted their first Art Therapy Open Studio Group for adults on Feb. 5 and will continue to meet every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the month of February.

The Tillsonburg Gemini boys’ hockey loss to the visiting St. Thomas Parkside Stampeders revealed goalie Will Court’s enthusiasm and ability to handle two-on-one rushes, observed assistant coach Henry Van Asseldonk wryly.

The Tillsonburg Thunder may be down, but they are not out.

A consultation process is now open to garner input on the potential of Tillsonburg becoming a film-friendly community.

The Town of Tillsonburg is hosting a variety of free events for Family Day on Feb. 16 at Annandale House National Historic Site and the Tillsonburg Community Centre.

Housing sales in the Woodstock Ingersoll and Tillsonburg Area Association of Realtors (WITAAR) area were down slightly in 2025, as were prices.

Artistry takes many forms, and the latest exhibit at the Station Arts Centre requires the vision of a finished product that an artist has, along with knowledge passed down from former generations.

Asked what kind of year it had been for snowmobiling, Derek Scholten responded, “Exceptional”. The head of public relations for Southern Sno Riders Snowmobile Club, Scholten, said the trails opened three weeks ago on Jan. 23.

The Tillsonburg Tri-County Agricultural Society (fair board) is seeking new members to bring fresh ideas and a different vision to the table.

Not only will a Tillsonburg artist have her art hanging in the Ontario Legislature for 2026, but the town’s most noted landmark will be on display as well.

Council has directed township staff to proceed with issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit expressions of interest from qualified child care operators for the operation of a licensed child care center within the proposed new municipal office, library, and child care facility in Mount Elgin.

On the heels of South West Oxford Township (SWOX) Mayor David Mayberry’s recent retirement announcement, Councillor Jim Pickard has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election.

The Tillsonburg Gemini girls’ hockey team made their point.