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LOCAL HEADLINES


Annual Annandale greenhouse sale opens Thursday, May 8th
An Annandale School greenhouse program which has been planting the seeds of horticultural experience, environmental awareness and community engagement for 50 years is gearing up for its annual plant sale.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 30, 2025


Mayor speaks to chamber
From reconstructing the Kinsmen Bridge to addressing homelessness, Mayor Deb Gilvesy covered a lot of ground during the mayor’s annual address to the Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Tillsonburg council briefs
Concern raised about staff time on sub-committees

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Local singer nominated for Ontario country music award
Local singer Olivia Mae Graham has been nominated for a Country Music Association of Ontario award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


The Tillsonburg connection to the curling provincials
Tillsonburg curling fans paid more attention paid to provincial curling championships this year, knowing one of their own was on the ice.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Khanna re-elected in Oxford
Incumbent Arpan Khanna handily recaptured Oxford in the federal election on Monday.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Food bank accepting monetary donations
The Tillsonburg Helping Hand Food Bank is accepting financial donations as a way to meet increasing demand.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


Wind turbine project planned for area
A proposed wind project could see up to 22 Megawatts of power produced in an installation in the early planning stages to the west and south of Tillsonburg.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 30, 2025


100 Years of Caring for You
This year, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and its Volunteer Association celebrate an impressive milestone — their 100th anniversary!
Contributed
Apr 30, 2025


Disturbance leads to charges
On April 21, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance complaint on Broadway in Tillsonburg.
Contributed
Apr 23, 2025


Oxford Studio Tour planned for May 3, 4
The Oxford Studio Tour allows residents and visitors to tour the county, view some great art, and converse with the artists.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


Tillsonburg woman has seen a lot in her 100 years
From living through Nazi occupation in her home during the Second World War to landing at storied Pier 21 when coming to Canada, Tillsonburg resident Régine Ross has seen a lot in her 100 years.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


Brenner Lammens selected fourth overall by OHL’s Sarnia Sting
Being selected fourth in the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) draft is a moment most hockey players can only dream of.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 16, 2025


Ward’s U11 close remarkable season out at OMHA A summit
The South Oxford Ward’s Automotive U11 Storm closed out a remarkable 2024/25 hockey season at the peak of Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) A competition.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 16, 2025


Electronic recycling drive planned for April 26
Just in time for spring cleaning, the Station Arts Centre and the Tillsonburg Sailing Association are planning an electronics recycling drive for Saturday, April 26.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


Joe Kungl named Citizen of the Year at TNCC Awards Night
The Township of Norwich Chamber of Commerce’s (TNCC) 2025 Citizen of the Year gazed appreciatively out at a community centre containing family, friends, chamber members and politicians.

Jeff Tribe
Apr 16, 2025


Tillsonburg native wins Juno for comedy album
Tillsonburg resident Debra DiGiovanni has a new piece of hardware for her mantle, if she had a mantle that is.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


Rotary hosting duck race fundraiser on May 24
Which duck is the fastest?
That will be the question for residents of Tillsonburg as they try to choose the duck they think will be the quickest in this unique fundraiser, which will be held on May 24. The catch is all of the rubber ducks involved in the race are the same, and which crosses the finish line first will be random.

Jeff Helsdon
Apr 16, 2025


United Way Oxford announces most successful campaign to date
The annual United Way Oxford campaign surpassed all expectations this year.

Connor Luczka
Apr 16, 2025


Proposed wind power development in southern Oxford and in Elgin County would bring up to 35 wind turbines to area
WPD Canada Corporation, headquartered in Toronto and active in wind energy, solar and battery storage project developments, held an open house public consultation in Dereham Centre to discuss a proposed battery storage facility near the intersection of Keswick Road and Dereham Line in South-West Oxford (SWOX) township.
Debbie Kasman
Apr 16, 2025
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