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LOCAL HEADLINES


Oxford MP’s Jail Not Bail Act to be voted on this week
Oxford MP Arpan Khanna’s Jail Not Bail Act will be voted on this week in the House of Commons.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Pratt to be induced into OCNA Hall of Fame
On March 18, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced Bill Pratt (1928-2025) was one its four 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Former Norwich retirement home worker pleads guilty
A former employee of the now shuttered Trillium Care Retirement Home in Norwich is scheduled to be sentenced in April.

Lee Griffi
Mar 25


Straw Boss expanding and creating five new jobs in Mount Elgin through $3.2 million investment
The Straw Boss, an Ontario producer of clean chopped straw and pellet bedding for the equine, poultry, and farm retail industry, is boosting local manufacturing and creating five new jobs in Mount Elgin.
Debbie Kasman
Mar 25


Tillsonburg well goes through upgrades
Tillsonburg Well 7A is going through some upgrades.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


The sweet taste of spring and continuing family traditions
One of the quintessential Canadian rites of spring is the making of maple syrup.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Tillsonburg Teen Beat hosts special events just for teens
Anita Foy, creator of Tillsonburg Teen Beat and Events, has been planning and hosting events for teens since 2021.

Robin Krafft
Mar 25


Norwich eyes arena improvements
Norwich Township will seek outside help to determine how best to replace failing boiler systems in the arena at the community centre, all in an effort to extend the life of the building.
Luke Edwards
Mar 25


New monument planned for Norwich Pioneer Cemetery
The Norwich and District Historical Society has been given the green light to move a sign at the Norwich Pioneer Cemetery and replace it with a monument they say will be more appropriate.
Luke Edwards
Mar 25


Homick, Buelow looking to build on ISU World Junior ice dance experience
Summer Homick and Nicholas Buelow’s results may not have been what they wanted at International Skating Union Junior Ice Dance Championships March 6 and 7 in Talinn, Estonia.

Jeff Tribe
Mar 25


Scotch Doubles Bonspiel ‘biggest in club history’
There was a much bigger trophy beside the Scotch Doubles Bonspiel trophy in Tillsonburg this year.

Chris Abbott
Mar 25


New museum exhibit celebrates town’s sports history
A new exhibit at Annandale National Historic Site is highlighting Tillsonburg athletes who have competed at the Olympic and international stage.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Mindfulness matters at Indigo youth camps
It was another good week for March Break camps in Tillsonburg.

Chris Abbott
Mar 25


Calling all turtle artists for annual competition
The Station Arts Centre is calling for artists of all types to submit their turtle art for this year’s art competition in connection with Turtlefest.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Rotary taking a second ‘quack’ at duck race fundraiser
Which duck is the fastest?

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Glendale robotics team wins gold medal
Glendale High School's robotic team’s robot doesn’t have a name, but if it did, it could be called the transformer.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 25


Province finalizes changes to reduce the number of conservation authorities
Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities will be reduced to nine under sweeping changes finalized by the province on March 10.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 18


Donations sought for Rotary Community Pantry
As the Rotary Club’s Community Pantry gets closer to launch, organizers are seeking volunteers as well as donations of time and goods.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 18


Historic trailblazers remembered atAnnandale NHS event
Annandale NHS celebrated International Women's Day early, on March 5, with a Trailblazers Tea, recognizing the contributions of Canadian women.

Robin Krafft
Mar 18


Final comments due for site plan control bylaw
The end is almost in sight for Tillsonburg’s new site plan control bylaw.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 18
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