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JEFF HELSDON Editor
Tillsonburg’s integrity commissioner found no wrong-doing by the former chair of the board of the Downtown Tillsonburg BIA and its executive director during a recent investigation. In a report to council that was accepted as information by council at Monday’s meeting, John Mascarin of Aird and Berlis outlined the complaint and decision in a report dated March 9. The report stated: “It alleges that the former Chair of the Board, Allison Biggar (the “former member”), and the board’s Executive Director, Mark Renaud (the “director”), contravened subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by failing to declare conflicts of interest and recusing themselves from participation in the consideration of a matter at that meeting.” It alleges that former member and director had indirect pecuniary interests in that the applicant, Chrissy’s Catering, asked for support for its Canada Day breakfast planned for 2026, which the Station Arts Centre receives, and that Biggar should have declared a pecuniary interest at a board meeting as she is also the treasurer of the Station Arts Centre board. In his report, Mascarin stated the application was filed improperly as it requests a ruling under the municipality’s Code of Conduct – as the BIA board is appointed by council – and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. He said it is not possible to investigate both and the investigation continued under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. He also ruled a complaint can’t be filed against the director as this position is not a board member appointed by council. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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John Danbrook checks buckets for the amount of sap during a cold March morning. The plastic buckets replaced the traditional tin ones, which were soldered. The family produces about 300 liters of syrup per year. Story on page 10.
Retail plaza planned for former Peavey Mart location JEFF HELSDON
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The developer behind Tillsonburg’s Northgate Plaza will transform the former Peavey Mart store into a new retail hub with multiple retailers. Chilliwack, B.C.-based Kermar Holdings has purchased the building and plans to turn it into a 25,000-square-foot retail plaza. Plans are to create up to nine units, with the exact number depending on the size requested by the tenants.
Asked about expanding his investment in the Tillsonburg commercial market, Casey Kerkhoff of Kermar Holdings, answered, “There is some space for more. There’s quite a few establishments that should be there (Tillsonburg), that are not.” The units in the plaza will range from 1,500 square feet to 12,500 square feet. The roofed-in area without walls at present will be enclosed. “We’re going to remodel the total façade so it will look like a new building,” he said. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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