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New museum exhibit features new angle on signs, signs...
If the latest Annandale National Historic Site exhibit had a theme song, it would be Signs by Canadian rock group The 5 Man Electrical Band.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Town approves Germany trip in light of possible tariffs
In light of a fluctuating relationship with the United States due to the tariffs imposed earlier this week, Tillsonburg council approved the development commissioner's request to attend a large industrial trade show in Germany.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association celebrates 40 years
From humble beginnings on a grass airstrip outside Woodstock to more than 400 members and its own hangars in Tillsonburg, the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association has come a long way.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Black History Heritage Event acknowledges history while celebrating community and faith
Tillsonburg's third Black History Heritage Event took place on Feb. 23 at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.

Robin Krafft
Mar 6, 2025


Government regulations impact business for gun store owner
Business owners face many challenges on a daily basis, ranging from keeping up on regulations, processing inventory, payroll and the impacts of interest rates.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Snow lift completed in Tillsonburg downtown
Snow lift sounds like the name of a Tom Clancy novel, or an exciting military operation. Instead, it’s something more mundane but of utmost importance: removing the piles of snow from downtown Tillsonburg.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Gemini boys’ hockey team upset by Dorchester in TVRA South East semi
A result the Tillsonburg Gemini boys’ hockey team did want may have been the result of the Lord Dorchester Beavers wanting it more.

Jeff Tribe
Mar 6, 2025


Council questions implementation of industrial development charges
Tillsonburg council backed a resolution from its economic development committee to ask Oxford County council to reconsider the implementation of development charges on industrial land.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Inter-community transit to cease at end of March
Inter-community transit between Tillsonburg and other centres in the area will cease after the end of March.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Local family builds an igloo
It’s not often you see an igloo in Tillsonburg.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 6, 2025


Oxford County Council keeps garbage bag tag cost at two bucks
New motion on bag tags coming to council in weeks

Lee Griffi
Mar 5, 2025


Hardeman easily captures Oxford
Ernie Hardeman successfully kept Oxford blue in the 2025 provincial election, capturing 55 per cent of the vote.

Jeff Helsdon
Mar 5, 2025


Ontario Party names Oxford candidate for upcoming election
Grace Harper currently lives in the County of Perth Wellington, just north of Oxford County, but she is no stranger to the local area.

Lee Griffi
Feb 21, 2025


Town council supports community pantry
Tillsonburg is one step closer to another option for those who have food insecurity.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Canadians missed out on Flag Day
A day of national importance came and went with little fanfare, and most Canadians didn’t even know it existed.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Volunteers needed for Coldest Night of the Year
Volunteers are still needed for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser to be held on Feb. 22.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Tillsonburg asks for sharing the wealth
Tillsonburg joined a number of other municipalities asking for a share of taxes collected on property transactions within its borders.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Chamber and Post to host candidates event on Feb. 24
Tillsonburg and area residents will have an opportunity to meet candidates running in the provincial election in an event on Feb. 24

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025


Ward’s Automotive U11 Storm captures International Silver Stick title
The Ward’s Automotive U11 South Oxford Storm’s coaching staff was thrilled with a 7-1 International Silver Stick championship victory over the host Sarnia Junior Sting.

Jeff Tribe
Feb 20, 2025


Sip and Pour event a success
The Station House Potters first fundraising event is the group’s way of giving back.

Jeff Helsdon
Feb 20, 2025
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