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LOCAL HEADLINES


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


No Frills grocery store opens on North Broadway
People were lined up outside No Frills prior to the opening of the grocery store on Thursday morning at 7 a.m.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16, 2025


Councillor seeks ways to improve identification of road issues
A Norwich councillor is looking for ways to ensure soft spots, washouts and other road issues are identified, and ultimately fixed, more quickly.
Luke Edwards
Jul 16, 2025


John Pound Road sanitary sewer being replaced
Traffic closures of John Pound Road should be past as sanitary sewer construction on the southern access to the town continues.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16, 2025


Tillsonburg council looking at veteran’s crosswalk
Transportation ministry to be consulted on crosswalk

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16, 2025


Safer together the focus of National Drowning Prevent Week
Rip currents can be deadly in Lake Erie

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 16, 2025


Attendance at Tillsonburg Canada Day events up
Numbers were up at all locations for the town’s events on Canada Day.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 9, 2025


Working group created to develop road conversion plan
Seemingly at a crossroads, councillors are hopeful a working group will come up with solutions that will make Norwich’s road conversion program more seamless.
Luke Edwards
Jul 9, 2025


Norwich ended 2024 with $700K surplus
The more than $700,000 surplus Norwich Township realized in 2024 will be put into various reserve funds.
Luke Edwards
Jul 9, 2025


‘South West Oxford and Malahide say NO to Wind Turbines’ holds community celebration
About 60 people attended the ‘South West Oxford and Malahide say NO to Wind Turbines’ community celebration in Brownsville on June 26.
Debbie Kasman
Jul 9, 2025


New president at local Legion branch
There’s a new leader at the top of Branch 153 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Jeff Helsdon
Jul 9, 2025
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