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LOCAL HEADLINES


Tillsonburg’s The Beer Store property is listed for sale
Will Tillsonburg continue to have a The Beer Store location?

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 10


Council turns down motion for new town hall build
A motion to build the town’s new hall on vacant town-owned property at the corner of Brock and Harvey Streets was defeated by a narrow 4-3 margin.

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 10


New program to promote digital literacy amongst seniors
An Ontario government grant is bringing a new seniors’ digital literacy class to the Tillsonburg Multi-Service Centre.

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 3


‘Dance for a Difference’ at ZumbaThon for Hope
Every step, clap and dance move at ZumbaThon for Hope 2.0 will go toward helping children in Tanzania.
Alex Hunt
Sep 3


St. Charles church shuts its doors
The oldest church in the Tillsonburg area closed its doors earlier this year.

Jeff Helsdon
Sep 3


Tributes posted for Margaret Braun at new daycare
Friday, August 29 was an emotional day for 360 Developments Group, their friends, their families and the community as the 360 West daycare facility was dedicated in Margaret Braun’s name.
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


Join the 2025 Norfolk-Oxford Kidney Walk
Every year, people unite at a Kidney Walk to celebrate the strength of the Canadian kidney and transplant community.
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


More than 24 odour complaints spur action
Oxford County is taking action to address odours from a wastewater treatment plant in Tillsonburg after receiving more than two dozen complaints.
Brian Williams
Sep 3


Escape from Oscar’s Puzzles at the ANHS museum
You can step back in time to escape Tillsonburg’s ‘aesthetic’ museum on Friday, Sept. 19.
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


‘Little Fair with Big Tradition’ set for Sept. 17
Hand-tying tobacco is one of the oldest traditions at the Langton Fair. The competition, which starts at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 17, is open to the public and you do not have to pre-register.
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


Terry Fox Run: Join the fight against cancer
The Terry Fox Foundation says ‘Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer’ in 1980.
‘Together we can finish it.’
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


Bolton gears up for the World Para Athletics
Charlotte Bolton will be seeking shot put and discus personal bests at the end of the month in New Delhi, India.
Chris Abbott
Sep 3


Seeking sponsors for the Tillson Trek
In March of 1825, George Tillson walked from Normandale to the site on the banks overlooking the Otter Creek to found the town that would bear his name. Two hundred years later, three individuals are repeating a part of that walk to provide insight into what the town’s founder endured, and what he saw on his journey

Jeff Helsdon
Aug 27


Great Cycle Challenge helps fight kids' cancer
There’s a tradition in The Great Cycle Challenge when you reach your August cycling goal. You lift your bike up over your head for a photo.
Chris Abbott
Aug 27


Changes coming to waste collection programs in SWOX, including garbage bag tag increase
There are big changes coming to waste collection programs in South West Oxford Township (SWOX), and all other parts of Oxford County, including Tillsonburg, beginning in 2026.
Debbie Kasman
Aug 27


Colleagues present scholarship to honour Bruce Vance
Graduates of the Glendale High School Class of 1978-79 honour one of their ranks who recently died by contributing to a scholarship.

Jeff Helsdon
Aug 27


Trillium grant assists Community Living job program
A $99,300 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant played a big role in the Community Living Tillsonburg job program.

Jeff Helsdon
Aug 27


Province extends Strong Mayor Powers to SWOX Township, some powers delegated back
On April 9, the Province of Ontario announced the expansion of Strong Mayor Powers to 169 additional municipalities, including the Township of South-West Oxford (SWOX), effective May 1, 2025.
Debbie Kasman
Aug 27


Homick, Buelow gaining international experience
Ice dancers Summer Homick, from Tillsonburg, and Nicholas Buelow, from Barrie, will be skating together at their first 2025-26 ISU Junior Grand Prix of the season in Varese, Italy, Sept. 3-6.
Chris Abbott
Aug 27


Station Arts Centre gala held on Oct. 4
The Tillsonburg Community Centre’s Lions Auditorium will be transformed back in time on Saturday, Oct. 4, taking on the look of the early 1800s when the Station Arts Centre’s fundraising gala takes place.

Jeff Helsdon
Aug 27
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