LOCAL HEADLINES

Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy was amongst the members of Oxford County councillors who voted against a motion to give members of the next council a pay hike.

Soldiers returning from the First World War brought with them both physical and emotional injuries, but received only limited support at home. As early as 1915, the first support groups were formed, including the Great War Veterans’ Association.

Hannah Cole, racing on the Honda Canada GDR Fox Team, made up some ground Sunday on her ‘home’ track – Moncton’s Riverglade MX – finishing fourth overall in the Women’s MX division.

Are you ready for a high-energy, action-packed weekend? The annual Norfolk Pro Rodeo returns July 17–19 at Timmermans Ranch, west of Simcoe on Nixon Road.

Lake Lisgar was lined with anglers trying to catch the largest fish as part of the annual fishing derby on July 4.

Connections was a recurring theme that was repeated through various speakers as the rebuilt Kinsmen Bridge and adjoining Veteran’s Memorial Walkway were opened last Thursday.

Canada Day crowds were on par with last year for most events across town, despite the heat.

Oxford MP Arpan Khanna says he will be creative while holding the government to account in his new role as the Official Opposition's Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

An important piece of history in Norwich will be receiving some much-needed attention.

Whether children look forward to the summer break, or they miss their friends and routines, the holiday offers many opportunities for new experiences that broaden their horizons. Follow their interests or suggest something new and undiscovered among the variety of summer programs available in Tillsonburg and beyond.

The beautiful game continues to look even better in Tillsonburg, mirroring recent advancements on the international stage.

Keeping their minds sharp and enjoying social connections are side benefits to a game they all love to play.

Employees in the former IGA/Loeb/Valu-Mart saw many changes over the years the store operated in Tillsonburg. They gathered recently to reminisce 25 years after the store closed.

Oxford County council went against the Town of Tillsonburg’s direction, voting to allow the redesignation of 155 Wilson Ave from low density residential to medium density residential, with site-specific policies to facilitate the development of a 3.5-storey, 24-unit stacked townhouse building.

The Tillsonburg Farmer’s Market offers locals their best opportunity to get fresh from the field produce, as early-season fruits and vegetables are now ready.

A young Tillsonburg businessman is the latest to file his nomination papers to run for Tillsonburg council.

Almost a century later, those who came to Canada through a program to provide agriculture help is nearly forgotten. The latest exhibit at Annandale National Historical Site, Tillsonburg’s British Home Children, brings their stories to life.

Although Tillsonburg council approved the principle of repairing the concrete damage that resulted in the closure of the north entrance of the Tillsonburg Community Centre, the issue was deferred to allow for possibly fixing the stairs at the same time.

While they ultimately approved up to $2,000 in township money for a new portable vehicle weigh scale system, Norwich councillors are asking the local OPP detachment to fund equipment from their own budget.

Seeing no viable projects in the queue, Norwich township won’t be in the running for the recently announced Development Charge Reduction Program.