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LOCAL HEADLINES
Tillsonburg’s ‘Mayor of Kigali’ celebrates change of scenery in Rwanda
As Carey Ouellette settled into a familiar table at Kigali, Rwanda’s famous Mr. Chips restaurant, owner Paul Searby cued up Stompin’ Tom’s Connors’ ‘Tillsonburg’ on the stereo.
Jeff Tribe
Aug 13
Shades 3 offers options for blinds
A new Tillsonburg business is looking to offer alternatives for those shopping for window fashions.
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 13
Council delays decision on expansion of BIA zone
Council looking for more information
on implications of expanded BIA
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 13
Harvard Fly Days provide an experience like no other
Flying in a Harvard is a step back in time
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 13
Florida Panthers Assistant GM Gregory Campbell continues to progress in ‘the family business’
Campbell earns third Stanley Cup ring
Jeff Tribe
Aug 7
Construction underway on Kinsmen Bridge replacement
The town’s largest construction project of the year was expected to be underway this week with the start of the replacement of the Kinsmen Bridge.
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 7
Golfing for the hospital’s sake
Golfers will be teeing up to help out the Tillsonburg District Hospital Foundation on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Bridges of Tillsonburg.
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 6
Theatre camp gives participants a moment in the limelight
Theatre Tillsonburg Camp rolls crafts, games, and the chance to be on the stage all into one.
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 6
Oxford County celebrates 175th anniversary with new book
Oxford County is celebrating its 175th anniversary, which represents a significant chapter in its history, and the county has been celebrating this special anniversary all year with social media posts, exhibits at the administration building in Woodstock and at the Legislative Assembly in Toronto, which will be on display until the end of this year.
Debbie Kasman
Aug 6
DeCloet family gives generously to protect nature
A Tillsonburg man, and his family, are doing their part to preserve unique Carolinian forests in Norfolk County.
Jeff Helsdon
Aug 6
Advocacy and enthusiasm made Oxford’s County Library Services what they are today
The third installment of the 2025 Local History Speaker's Series took place on July 19 at the Tillsonburg Public Library.
Robin Krafft
Jul 30
Ag Robotics Day gives insight into the future
Imagine a day when many of farm tasks are completed, or assisted, by robots.
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 30
Group speaking out against county environmental plans
A local group is speaking out against Oxford County’s climate plan.
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 30
From Beachfest to backyard beats: Your guide for the long weekend
Songs, swimming and fireworks? This long weekend, Southwestern Ontario has it all. Whether you’re splashing in the lake in Port Burwell or catching a show in Port Dover, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the summer.
Alex Hunt
Jul 30
OPP looking to add to its auxiliary forces
Oxford OPP is looking to add to its auxiliary ranks.
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 30
WOSL First Division Poultry Specialties ‘reboot and rebuild’ continues
The 2025 Tillsonburg Poultry Specialties Western Ontario Soccer League (WOSL) First Division season is more about rebooting and rebuilding than its won-tied-lost record.
Jeff Tribe
Jul 30
Bull riding - eight seconds ‘doing the impossible’
Eight seconds - that’s the goal for bull riders.
Chris Abbott
Jul 30
Tillsonburg is asking for youth opinions through survey
More youth committee members are needed
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 30
Oxford MP launches national bail reform consultation for his bill
Oxford MP Arpan Khanna is launching a nationwide consultation on reforms to Canada’s bail system to gain input for a Private Member’s Bill he will present this fall.
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 28
Attendance doubles last year at Running with the Bulls
Attendance at Saturday’s Running with the Bulls doubled from last year.
Jeff Helsdon
Jul 23
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