Media Releases

On Friday, August 30, Tillsonburg Firefighters had a full station response to reports of an explosion in a residential home in the 300-block of Broadway.

The first Pumperd arrived on scene at approximately 6:20 p.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the basement. The home was equipped with working smoke alarms and all the occupants of the home were already safely outside.

Firefighters entered the basement quickly and were able to knock down the initial fire. Crews remained on site...
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Town of Tillsonburg Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) David Calder has resigned his position, effective September 12, 2019.

“David has been a dedicated and highly effective leader,” says Mayor Stephen Molnar. “During the past six and a half years, he has dealt with the challenges and opportunities in our municipality in a transparent, professional and effective manner. Council, staff and the community at large have benefitted significantly from his impressive...
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The Town of Tillsonburg will recognize the passing of John “Jack” Henry Fleming Whitmore on July 2, 2019 by lowering flags in front of the Town Centre mall from July 12 to July 16.

Whitmore served on Tillsonburg Town Council for seven years in the 1980s and represented Tillsonburg on Oxford County Council for five.  In the community, he was a long-standing member of the Tillsonburg Lions Club and held various leadership roles at Avondale United Church. He also...
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Congratulations to Diane Patenaude for being selected as the 2019 Town of Tillsonburg Citizen of the Year. This award is presented to an individual who makes an outstanding contribution to the Town of Tillsonburg, with no expectation of personal gain. Volunteering of personal time and talent towards the betterment of our community are hallmarks of this award.

Join us on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Carriage Hall in Tillsonburg, to celebrate Diane. Doors will open...
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Tillsonburg, ON – The Town of Tillsonburg is pleased to announce that land in the Van Norman Innovation Park (VIP) is now available at $50,000 an acre, with parcels available from three to 30 acres.

Named for Tillsonburg’s enterprising Van Norman family, the a 37-acre business park is located on the south side of Highway 3, at Clearview Drive. Thousands of vehicles pass the site daily, and available amenities include access to gigabit broadband, as well as water, sewer,...
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