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Brownsville Annual Public and Continuation School reunion planned for June 18
The Brownsville Annual Public and Continuation School reunion will be held on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Brownsville Community Centre. There will be a potluck lunch and a $5 cost at the door to help cover costs. Attendees are asked to bring historical pictures with them.
Debbie Kasman
May 14, 2025


Broadway Cinemas closing permanently
Tillsonburg is about to become a town without a movie theatre.

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Asparagus season off and running at Koteles Farms Ltd
Koteles and Richie Johnson zoomed up on a side-by-side, Koteles’ phone taking over where the machine’s silenced motor left off.

Jeff Tribe
May 14, 2025


Tillsonburg council briefs
Fourth quarter variance is positive

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Opposition mounts to wind turbine project planned for area
There is growing opposition to a proposed wind turbine project, the Cedar Flats Wind Project, that could see up to 34 turbines in the area from Verschoyle south to almost Corinth and then west past Highway 73.
Debbie Kasman
May 14, 2025


Town undertaking a large valve replacement job
A drain critical to lowering the water level in Lake Lisgar is being replaced.

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Port Burwell Writer’s Festival on Victoria Day weekend
There are many Tillsonburg connections to the inaugural Port Burwell Writers’ Festival planned for the Victoria Day weekend.

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Taste of Summer event on May 31
It’s time for local residents to prepare their taste buds, bouncing shoes, shopping boots, and fun sensors while getting the groove on for Taste of Summer.

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


New book highlights little-known facts about Tillsonburg
Did you know Tillsonburg had a brewery many years ago? Or what is unique about the bricks manufactured in the Tillsonburg Brick Yard?

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Hospital announces opening of 12-bed Transitional Care Unit
A new 12-bed Transitional Care Unit has opened at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH).

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


More details released about temporary health clinic
More details were released about the temporary Tillsonburg Unattached Care Clinic for residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Jeff Helsdon
May 14, 2025


Pickleball continues to grow
Diane Peacock, president of the Tillsonburg Pickleball Club presented council with a plan to better utilize the pickleball courts in light of heavy use.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Cornish helps ‘lock’ up first place for Gemini rugby women
Keona Cornish is primarily a lock.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 30, 2025


U10 A Storm cap season with OMHA final appearance
The South Oxford U10 A Storm’s Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship final appearance in Whitby Sunday, April 6th was a fitting conclusion to a great season.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 30, 2025


Theatre Tillsonburg Shines with Four WODL Nominations for Steel Magnolias
Theatre Tillsonburg is celebrating a wave of recognition as ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Robert Harling received four prestigious nominations from the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival Awards.
Jennifer Anger-Jull
Apr 30, 2025


Local school boards under provincial scrutiny
Two local school boards are at the top of the list of what the province calls “failures” at several local school boards across Ontario.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


New vet clinic opening in town
A familiar face is behind a new veterinary clinic opening in Tillsonburg.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Gemini soccer girls sitting atop TVRA South East
Halfway through the Thames Valley Regional Athletic girls’ varsity soccer season, the Tillsonburg Gemini are playing with house money.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 30, 2025


Realtors plan food drive for May 7
Local realtors are planning a food drive for May 7.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


BIA proposes expansion to cover more of downtown
The town is seeking input on a proposal to increase the boundaries of the Downtown Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025
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