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LOCAL HEADLINES


Tillsonburg rower wins at provincial masters
A Tillsonburg rower came home from the Ontario Masters’ Rowing Championship with some hardware around her neck.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


Local athletes compete at Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games
Five athletes from Special Olympics Ontario - Tillsonburg competed at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games in Brantford, July 10-13.
Chris Abbott
Jul 23


Warlords Hockey Academy needs billet families
International hockey players, and players from across Canada, are coming to Oxford County to join the Warlords Hockey Academy.
Chris Abbott
Jul 23


Rotary exchange student leaves for Germany
Tillsonburg Rotary Club’s student exchange program is operating again for the first time since Covid-19.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


Zoning approved for dollar store in Northgate Plaza
A zone change was approved by Tillsonburg council to allow a dollar store to locate in the Northgate Plaza on Broadway.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


From backyard hobby to major event, RC racer hosts 250-class event in Oxford County
John Blakeley never imagined a pile of dirt on his rural Oxford County property would become a hotspot for racing enthusiasts across Canada.
Alex Hunt
Jul 23


New promotion to assist the food bank
What kind of interesting creations can be made with a few cans and dried goods?

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


Explore the shoreline of Lake Erie at nearby beaches
There's no shortage of natural beauty in the town of Tillsonburg, but now that the summer sun is shining, we're packing our beach bags.

Robin Krafft
Jul 23


Local Kinette honoured by national organization
Jennifer Dean has been named one of the Top 30 under 30 by Kin Canada.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


Council approves Bridge Street Streetscape Plan
Bridge Street plan to be implemented over time

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


Council asks for report on downtown problems
Tillsonburg council passed a motion to ask for staff input on how to tackle the problem with loitering and drug use in the downtown.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23


A look inside Shaw’s, Tillsonburg’s own ice cream plant
There’s nothing that says summer more than ice cream. With National Ice Cream Day coming up on July 20th, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a scoop, and to look at the story behind Tillsonburg’s own ice cream factory.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16


SnackRite brings West African cuisine to town
Tillsonburg diners looking for something different when searching for international cuisine locally should check out SnackRite.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16


Tanner Jacko ‘swipes right’ to NEC Pilgrims baseball scholarship
Tanner Jacko has swiped right to the New England College Pilgrims NCAA Division III baseball program.

Jeff Tribe
Jul 16


County tourism program to promote Tillsonburg
Will your next stop be Tillsonburg?

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16


Daycare groundbreaking hopes to spark more centres across Oxford
The growing demand for childcare in Oxford County took a promising step forward as construction began on a new EYES daycare.
Alex Hunt
Jul 16


Gilvesy changes his involvement with ALUS
ALUS Canada is going through a transformation as Tillsonburg-area resident Bryan Gilvesy steps back as CEO.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16


SWOX Council approves new ward boundaries
South-West Oxford Township (SWOX) Council approved new ward boundaries for the township at its July 8 meeting. These new boundaries will take effect on the day the new council is organized after the 2026 municipal election.
Debbie Kasman
Jul 16


Norwich opts for in-person voting during 2026 municipal elections
Those who wish to cast a ballot in next year’s municipal elections will have to do it in person.
Luke Edwards
Jul 16


Tillsonburg Horticultural Society beautifies downtown
Members of the Tillsonburg Horticultural Society have been busy over the past few weeks working to beautify the downtown.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16
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