LOCAL HEADLINES

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.

The annual United Way Oxford campaign surpassed all expectations this year.

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.

Measles cases are continuing to pop up in the area.

Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy believes Oxford County’s new homelessness strategy is a step in the right direction.

Tillsonburg Director of Operations and Development Carlos Reyes is no stranger to this position, having served in it before working in Kitchener.

Tillsonburg council asked for a pause on the province’s move to implement strong mayor powers.

Union calls on feds to help

Flags in Tillsonburg flew at half-mast this week to recognize the passing of Bill Pratt.

Two Tillsonburg skaters earned gold medals at the recent provincial competition.

As required by the Municipal Act, remuneration and expenses for the mayor and council members were released for 2024.

Tillsonburg’s culinary scene has a new addition with the opening of Chuck’s Roadhouse.

In February, South-West Oxford Council approved a request from Prouse Transport Limited to “add an eating establishment as a permitted use” to the existing property.

What could be called housekeeping updates to Tillsonburg’s comprehensive zoning bylaw raised some questions at council.

A motion passed by Tillsonburg council throws the town’s support behind the Team Canada movement and calls for the town to buy Canadian whenever possible.

A century-old family seed business has found a new home in Tillsonburg.

Tillsonburg Deputy Mayor Dave Beres is the new chairman of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority.

A new Glendale High School team is embracing the future.

Technically, Lucas Sandham’s ‘vertical’ is around 40 inches.

Artist Lindsey Liboiron’s exhibit “The Living Woods” brings fantasy to the Station Arts Centre. “To me, it’s a look into another world to give you a chance to get out of reality,” Liboiron said. “It has a childlike aspect to it, kind of fun.”