Tillsonburg Update - June 29
Employment Opportunities
The Town of Tillsonburg is currently hiring:
- Manager of Engineering
- Lifeguard/Instructor
- Project Manager, IT Services
Visit careers.tillsonburg.ca for full details.
Large Item Collection
Oxford County’s large item collection program in Tillsonburg is continuing in Zone 3. See www.tillsonburg.ca/items to see when collection is happening in your area.
Zone 3 - Begins July 3
Only items that weigh less than 45 kg (100 lbs) will be collected.
Additional restrictions include:
- no items that are eligible for a County recycling program
- no glass, mirror or automotive parts
- no items that can be broken down to fit into a garbage bag
- no loose items on wagons, trailers or in boxes (including large number of smaller item
Non-eligible material will be left behind, Please ensure your materials are set out by 7 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. Late materials will not be collected.
2024 Budget Survey now open
Have your say! The 2024 Budget survey is now online. This is your chance to let both the Town of Tillsonburg and Oxford County know which services you think should be a priority in the coming budget year. Learn more and fill out the survey at www.tillsonburg.ca/2024survey. The survey is open until August 31.
Continuing Watering Restrictions
Hot, dry weather can push Oxford County’s water systems to their limit. Due to continuing dry conditions, Oxford County is restricting outdoor water use in the Town of Tillsonburg. Until further notice, residents on the municipal water system are asked to limit outdoor watering of lawns and gardens by hose, irrigation system or attachment. Watering is only permitted a maximum of once per week, and is determined by your address.
Monday: Addresses ending in 0 or 1
Tuesday: Addresses ending in 2 or 3
Wednesday: Addresses ending in 4 or 5
Thursday: Addresses ending in 6 or 7
Friday: Addresses ending in 8 or 9
Saturday: No watering
Sunday: No watering
Watering hours are also restricted to:
Residential:
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Commercial:
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn about Oxford’s Water Conservation By-Law at https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/waterconservation
Holiday Hours
Annandale National Historic Site
Saturday, July 1 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 2 Closed
Monday, July 3 Closed
Tillsonburg Community Centre
Saturday, July 1 Closed
Customer Service & Corporate Offices
Monday, July 3 Closed
Canada Day in Tillsonburg
Celebrate Canada Day on Saturday, July 1 with these special community events.
Station Arts Centre (41 Bridge Street W.)
Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Meals range from $3.00 - $8.00.
Cenotaph (200 Broadway)
Join members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153, Tillsonburg, for a flag raising (12:00 p.m.) and free Canada Day cake.
Lake Lisgar Waterpark (8 Ross Street)
Enjoy a free swim (12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at Lake Lisgar Waterpark sponsored by Inovata Foods. See www.tillsonburg.ca/waterpark for admission details.
Annandale NHS (30 Tillson Ave.)
Bring the kids and enjoy the free Canada Day Fun Fair and Open House (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) This popular event features treats, face painting, games, balloons, cake and tours of the museum.
Memorial Park
Free fireworks beginning at dusk.
Volunteer Achievement Awards
The Tillsonburg Volunteer Achievement Awards recognize individuals who make significant, sustained contributions to the community as a volunteer and are awarded only a quarterly basis.
Learn more about the awards and submit your nomination today at www.tillsonburg.ca/volunteer
Surplus Lands Declared
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg declared portions of the Unopened Right-of-Way, described as parts of Part 8, Plan 41R-940, and portions of a 1 foot reserve described as parts of Block 45, Plan 41M-232, south of Wood Haven Drive, as surplus to the needs of the Town at the June 26, 2023 Council Meeting and the Town is hereby providing notice of its intent to sell the same property to an adjacent property owner. The deadline for registering interest or any concerns with respect to the proposed sale of this property is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023.
For full details, visit www.tillsonburg.ca/surplus
Lake Lisgar Waterpark now open
Enjoy family time at Lake Lisgar Waterpark!
Open daily beginning June 30.
Mon - Thurs 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
Fri - Sun 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Remember, there will be no changeroom or snack bar facilities available during construction. See www.tillsonburg.ca/waterpark for full details.
Sponsor a Swim
Looking for a fun, easy way to promote your business?
For just $1200, you can sponsor a free, all-day swim at Lake Lisgar Waterpark and help hundreds of families make unforgettable summer memories!
Contact aquatics@tillsonburg.ca for details.