Tillsonburg Update - February 9, 2023

09 February 2023

Tillsonburg Update appears every Thursday in the Norfolk-Tillsonburg News. 

Employment Opportunities 

The Town of Tillsonburg is currently hiring for the following positions: 

  • Lifeguard/Instructor 
  • Finance and Utility Analyst 
  • Summer Student - Parks & Cemetery 
  • Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System Operator 
  • Summer Student - Curatorial Assistant 
  • Summer Student - Event & Tourism Coordinator 
  • Fire Communicator/Dispatcher (PT) 

Visit careers.tillsonburg.ca for full details.

 

Property Tax Due Dates 

Attention all property owners in the Town of Tillsonburg. 2023 Interim Property Tax payments are due: 

  • Thursday, February 23, 2023 
  • Thursday, May 25, 2023 

Learn more about how to pay your property taxes at www.tillsonburg.ca/taxes. 

 

Dog Licence Renewals 

Residents are reminded that all dogs in the Town of Tillsonburg must be licensed annually. 

2022 licences expire February 28, 2023, regardless of when the licence was purchased. Pet owners who do not purchase a valid 2023 licence may be subject to a fine of $150.00. 

You can purchase your licence online at tillsonburg.docupet.com. Licences are also available at Your Family Pet Centre (107 Concession St. E.), Ruffins (589 Broadway) or the Tillsonburg Customer Service Centre (10 Lisgar Ave.). 

 

Tillsonburg Hydro Survey 

Please be advised that Tillsonburg Hydro Inc., has hired a reseach firm (Advanis) to conduct a telephone survey of its customers throughout January and February. The survey is about eight minutes long and evaluates customer satisfaction. 

A random sample of residential and general service customers will be contacted. Your time and feedback are greatly appreciated. 

If you have questions about the survey, please contact: accounts@tillsonburghydro.ca. 

 

Committee Vacancies 

The Town of Tillsonburg is currently seeking youth aged 12 to 18 years of age to apply to the Youth Engagement and Strategy Advisory Committee. Applications will close February 17. 

The Town of Tillsonburg is also currently seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee. Applications for this committee will close February 24, 2023. 

Learn more and apply online at www.tillsonburg.ca/apply 

 

Fraud Prevention Tips 

Tillsonburg Police Services Board and Oxford OPP remind you to stay alert for telephone scams. 

Be extremely cautious if a caller claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). 

CRA does not require payment by pre-paid credit or gift cards, and does not threaten with court charges, jail or deportation. 

If you receive a call like this, hang up! Learn more at www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501. 

 

New Exhibit: What’s Your Sign? 

“What’s Your Sign?” tells the stories of local people, businesses, and schools with signs from the permanent collection. 

Join us on February 12 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the official opening reception when admission will be by donation. Exhibit runs February 12 to May 7. For more hours and details, visit www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale 

 

Family Day at the Museum 

Enjoy family fun at Annandale NHS on Family Day! Bring the kids and stop by to participate in family games, guided tours, crafts and the ever-popular scavenger hunt. 

When: February 20, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Where: Annandale NHS, 30 Tillson Ave. 

 

Family Day Fun at TCC 

Enjoy free family fun at the Tillsonburg Community Centre on Family Day (February 20). 

  • Skating – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 
  • Swimming – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM 

Plus, enjoy snacks from Tim Hortons! 

 

Heart Health Fitness Event 

February is Heart Month and we want to celebrate it with you! Join us for a special guest speaker, giveaways and more. For more details, call 519.688.9011. 

When: February 15, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 

Where: Community Centre, 45 Hardy Ave. 

 

Aquatics Update 

The renovation of the Aquatics wing of the Tillsonburg Community Centre is now set to begin on March 28. 

The indoor pool will now remain open until March 25. Most programs will continue until this date, with the exception of group swim lessons. A limited number of private lessons will be available. 

To learn more about the renovations, visit www.tillsonburg.ca/upgrade

 

Free Ice Skating 

February 12 

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM (Community Arena)
Presented by Martinrea 

Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/freefamilyfun 

 

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