LOCAL HEADLINES

A proposal to expand the boundaries of the Downtown Tillsonburg Business Improvement Association will not be proceeding.

The Tillsonburg Salvation Army will not be sending out their Christmas appeal letter this year, but there are many other ways to contribute.

Town to look at anti-harassment policy

Tillsonburg’s longest running seasonal craft show starts on Dec. 5 and runs until Dec. 18.

Members of Oxford County Council recently had their first look at next year’s document, which comes in with an operating budget of $227.8 million and a capital portion of $127.9 million.

Mention trades and most people think of plumbers, electricians or mechanics, however registered trades are much more than that.

Tillsonburg has made another list of the top 10 places to live in Canada.

Trivia question: which member of the Oxford Basketball Officials’ Association (OBOA) is refereeing his 52nd season this year?

The longest standing event at the Tillsonburg District Curling Club, the annual Community Service Bonspiel, saw a full draw competing for fun and bragging rights while helping local charities.

The changes in seasons brings with it all varieties of viruses and illnesses associated with people spend more time inside in conditions often ideal for the transmission of bugs.

Tillsonburg council turned down $85,000 in funding for a feasibility study for what it terms a Multi-Use Recreational Facility (MURF) at the Nov. 24 meeting, but did set money aside to complete the study in the future.

Tillsonburg Helping Hand Food Bank coordinator Samantha Hamilton is asking area residents to consider donating food when making seasonal giving decisions.

This weekend will be a busy one at Annandale House with the opening of a new historic Christmas exhibit, seasonal splendour on display in each room, and the lighting of the tree.

Tillsonburg council supported a two-year extension of draft approval of a subdivision planned for North Street West.

The opening of Wiltshire Realty at 67B Tillson Ave is a dream come true for owners Bryan and Amanda Wiltshire.

Tillsonburg Gemini senior girls’ basketball point guard Sophia Silliker found the 2025 Girls Captains/Veterans Basketball Game to be one ‘sweet’ opportunity.

What an exciting game in the Thunderdome last Saturday.

The Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre is hoping the community continues to give to its Giving Tuesday campaign as it faces increased demand.

Spreading Christmas cheer among Norwich Township staff won’t include breaking bread, at least not yet.

Councillors in Norwich have joined the chorus of calls asking for the provincial government to reconsider legislation that will ban automated speed enforcement cameras.