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JUNE 26, 2025 • VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 21
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JEFF HELSDON
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Tillsonburg’s annual budget process will be changed by recent provincial legislation. In a report to council on June 16, Director of Finance/ Treasurer Renato Pullia explained that provincial changes to the Municipal Act this April enacting Strong Mayor Powers for many municipalities, including Tillsonburg, meant the mayor is delegated more control over the budget. The first step of this, which already occurred, was the mayor was to direct staff to prepare a budget. The budget will then be presented to the mayor for consideration. The legislation states the budget must be presented to council by Feb. 1. For Tillsonburg next year, the budget will be tabled on Jan. 2, 2026. “Once it is presented, council has a 30-day period to provide amendments to the budget,” Pullia said. The mayor can veto those amendments, but then council can override the mayor’s decision with a two-thirds majority vote. Council still has a say in releasing funds from the tax rate stabilization reserve, which is a normal part of the process. Previously, the budget process involved all of council in sessions typically starting in November. Coun. Bob Parsons noted council usually sees the draft budget earlier, and asked how it will be different this year and if council will have a chance to review it prior to January. Pullia said it’s feasible to provide a draft to council in December to allow time for review, although the budget won’t be publicly available at this time. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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With warm temperatures on the weekend, the Lake Lisgar Water Park was a cool place to be. Posing for the camera are swimmers, Eliani, Adline and, Amelia. The water park opened on Father's Day weekend and is open daily starting on June 27.
Activities abound locally on Canada Day JEFF HELSDON Editor
Canada Day promises to be a busy one for those looking for a way to celebrate our country’s heritage. As always, the day will begin with the pancake breakfast at the Station Arts Centre, running from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. A tradition
for more than two decades, Bridge Street is closed in front of the Station Arts Centre, where picnic tables and a cooking area are set up, likely for what is the largest breakfast in town of the year. “The whole point of our Canada Day breakfast is to offer this wonderful experience and event at a low cost for the community,” said Tabitha Verbuyst, executive director with the Station Arts Centre. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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