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GM laying off hundreds of CAMI employees
LEE GRIFFI
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The layoff of hundreds of employees at the General Motors CAMI plant in Ingersoll, and a permament staff reduction of up to 500 employees was announced last week. Layoffs, which took effect Monday, will impact hundreds of people. The CAMI plant manufactures the BrightDrop electric delivery van. A statement from the company blamed the decision on market demand and high inventory
levels, not U.S. tariffs. Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy expressed her concern about the shutdown, saying it will have an impact not only the workers and their families and Ingersoll, but also on the broader area. “Extremely worrisome is the reopening in the fall at half capacity,” she said. “The indefinite layoff of 500 workers means a reduction in household incomes at a time when families are struggling with costly goods such as groceries and everyday basics like heating homes. CONTINUED TO PAGE 5
Tillsonburg asks for pause on strong mayor powers JEFF HELSDON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
EASTER EGG BINGO
(JEFF HELSDON PHOTO)
Tillsonburg Legion held its first Easter Egg bingo at the branch on Sunday, with about 24 youth turning out for the event where they could walk away with chocolaty prizes. There was no admission charge for taking part in the afternoon of seven bingo games. Levi Reid, left, and Dylan Reid were marking their cards looking for the combination that would let them yell out B-I-N-G-O.
Tillsonburg council asked for a pause on the province’s move to implement strong mayor powers. The province released a proposal on April 9 to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities, including Tillsonburg, effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. Through changes to the Municipal Act in 2022, strong mayor powers were first granted to the heads of councils in Toronto and Ottawa and then to mayors in 48 additional municipal-
ities in 2023. Though several municipalities declined the enhanced mayoral powers, 47 mayors in Ontario now have these strong mayor powers. “Heads of council are key partners in our efforts to build homes and infrastructure across the province,” said Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack in a press release announcing the latest proposed expansion. “By extending strong mayor powers to these additional municipalities, we are providing mayors every tool at our disposal to empower them to get homes and infrastructure built faster. Mayors know their municipalities best, and we support them in taking bold actions for their communities.” CONTINUED TO PAGE 13
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