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LOCAL HEADLINES


New carbon monoxide detector rules start Jan. 1
New regulations on carbon monoxide detectors will take effect on Jan. 1.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 17, 2025


Town turns down battery storage project
Tillsonburg council turned down a proposal to build a battery storage facility on an industrial property at 500 Highway 3, but said the decision may be revisited in the future.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 17, 2025


BIA financial review finds no wrong doing
A financial review of the Downtown Tillsonburg Business Improvement Association, in connection with an anonymous letter circulated last summer, found “no wrong-doing or financial irregularities”.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 17, 2025


Kinsmen bridge reconstruction delayed
Issues with the existing supports have pushed the target opening of the Kinsmen Bridge back to March.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 17, 2025


A country boy’s memoir becomes a bestseller
Doug Lester hadn't initially planned to write a book, but his memoir With A Little Bit of Luck has become a bestseller.

Robin Krafft
Dec 17, 2025


Olivia Mae Graham’s debut album focuses on lyrics
Local country artist Olivia Mae Graham’s debut album, Nobody, is now available digitally, along with vinyl and CDs.
Chris Abbott
Dec 17, 2025


Thunder edge Milverton 3-2 in OT shoot-out
The Tillsonburg Thunder and the Milverton Four Wheel Drives are battling to avoid the 8-versus-9 playoff series and advance directly to the playoffs in February. This sets up Saturday night’s game to be a December clash that has early playoff implications.
Michael Holly
Dec 17, 2025


Gemini boys hockey team relying on contributions from both veterans and rookies
Not only does Tillsonburg Gemini boys’ hockey veteran Liam Nunn understand where his younger teammates are at, he’s in the same position of learning and growing as an Affiliated Player (AP) with the Provincial Junior Hockey League Norwich Merchants.

Jeff Tribe
Dec 17, 2025


Remember recycling during the holidays
Christmas it a time of joy, and the excitement on children’s faces with opening new gifts, but, with it comes waste of many different types.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 17, 2025


Volunteer decorators make Christmas magic at Annandale NHS
Thanks to numerous dedicated volunteers, Annandale House is fully adorned for Christmas visitors, and the festive decor can be enjoyed until Jan. 6.

Robin Krafft
Dec 17, 2025


Changes are being proposed for conservation authorities
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) board is opposing major changes to Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 10, 2025


Hospital Angels of Giving campaign underway
As the 100th anniversary year winds down for Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, there is still a push on for the hospital foundation to meet its goal for the 100 for 100 Club as well as the Angels of Giving Campaign.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 10, 2025


Toews wants feedback on Norwich services
A Norwich councillor wants to see what people who do business with the township think about the process.
Luke Edwards
Dec 10, 2025


Significant progress expected on all but one strategic plan items in Norwich
staff say one of the 37 items in the strategic plan councillors crafted at the beginning of this term will be a challenge to make any headway on as they enter the final year of the term, but significant progress or completion is expected on the remaining items.
Luke Edwards
Dec 10, 2025


Local MP sees federal budget won’t help average Oxford resident
The recently-passed federal budget won’t do a lot to assist the average resident in Oxford County, the local MP maintains.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 10, 2025


Oxford school board trustee opens up about being shut out
David Cripps wasn’t allowed to talk to the media as a vice-chair and trustee of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) – but the Ingersoll resident said nothing is holding him back now.

Lee Griffi
Dec 10, 2025


Finck’s ‘aces in the hole’ lift Gemini senior volleyball girls to fifth-set victory
It was the long way around.
But a trio of euchre-playing Tillsonburg Gemini senior girls’ volleyball players did finally get the ‘ace in the hole’ reference.

Jeff Tribe
Dec 10, 2025


Thunder shut out Flames on home ice
The Tillsonburg Thunder need a winning streak in the second half of the 20-game 2025-26 OEHL season.
Chris Abbott
Dec 10, 2025


Tillsonburg Skating Club showcase brings Christmas classics to life
Tillsonburg Skating Club’s annual Christmas showcase will bring a number of classic Christmas movies to the ice.

Jeff Helsdon
Dec 10, 2025


Sharing the gospel through story and caring for her new community
The Salvation Army's new officer, Major Denise Walker, is enjoying her first Christmas season in Tillsonburg.

Robin Krafft
Dec 10, 2025
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