News and Notices

Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Township of Zorra, Township of South-West Oxford, Township of East Zorra-Tavistock. The participating municipalities are reminding residents to get ready for the 2026 Municipal Election, which will take place from October 13 to October 26, 2026, using secure internet and telephone voting. Eligible electors will be able to vote from anywhere using their own computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone. The voting system will be available 24 hours a day throughout the voting period, providing residents with a convenient and accessible way to cast their ballot. Whether you're at home, at work, or travelling, you'll be able to securely cast your ballot during the voting period. Voting closes at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The Town’s annual Loose Leaf Collection Program begins Tuesday, October 13 and runs through Friday, November 27. Leaves will be collected using the Town’s leaf vacuum machine, with crews working throughout the community on an ongoing basis. There are no scheduled collection zones, so residents are encouraged to place leaves at the curb and leave them out until they are collected. Please note that heavy snowfall and prolonged freezing temperatures may delay, suspend or end the program earlier than planned. As a reminder, leaves, brush and other yard waste can also be dropped off at the Transfer Station, 50 Newell Rd. throughout the season.

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, the Every Child Matters flag will be flown at the Tillson Family Parkette, and all Town flags will be lowered to half-mast. Flags will be returned to full mast on Thursday, October 1. In addition, the Rotary Clock Tower will be illuminated orange from Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1.

In recognition of British Home Child Day, the Rotary Clock Tower will be illuminated yellow from Friday, September 25, 2026, through Monday, September 28, 2026.  

The Town of Tillsonburg wishes to advise residents that invasive plant control treatments will be taking place at two local wetland areas as part of an ongoing environmental restoration project.

With back-to-school season underway, the Town of Tillsonburg is reminding residents to stay alert and use designated crosswalks safely as more children, families, and pedestrians travel throughout the community.

The Town of Tillsonburg, Annandale National Historic Site, and Oxford County Archives are recognizing the legacy of British Home Children through a special exhibition, online archive, and Rotary Clock Tower illumination in honour of British Home Child Day on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Residents in the maintenance area may experience low pressure and discoloured water while flushing is in progress. Residents should avoid doing laundry while flushing is happening as discoloured water may transfer to clothes and bedding. In the event your water is discoloured, open a cold water tap in your home for 5-10 minutes until the line is clear. If discolouring persists after 24 hours, contact Customer Service at 519-688-3009.

The Town of Tillsonburg is reminding residents that electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) are currently not permitted for use on municipal roads, sidewalks, trails, parks, or other public property within the community. An e-scooter is defined by the Province of Ontario as a vehicle with two wheels, a platform to stand on, handlebars for steering, and an electric motor of up to 500 watts capable of a maximum speed of 24 km/h on a level surface.