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Proclamation - Remembrance Day 2025
- Published: November 11, 2025
Proclamation: Remembrance Day 2025
Link to the Facebook Post and video
pdf Remembrance Day(23 KB) - Mayor and Council Proclamation Message
On November 11, we pause to pay tribute to our servicemen and women on this solemn day of remembrance.
We honour their service and their sacrifices and never forget their extraordinary bravery.
Today, Canadian service women and men continue to serve courageously in our military and on combat and peacekeeping missions in theatres around the world.
On behalf of the Town of Oxford, we thank all veterans for everything they have done for Canada.
Their legacy is a strong, free Canada including this warm welcoming community we call home.
On Remembrance Day, join us at the Cenotaph to recognize those who have served and continue to serve our nation.
Date at Oxford, Nova Scotia
This 11th day of November 2025
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Greg Henley
Mayor, Town of Oxford
Changes coming to recycling in Nova Scotia
- Published: November 10, 2025
Cumberland Region Solid Waste Services
October 9 is World Ombuds Day
- Published: October 9, 2025
Thursday, October 9th, 2025, is World Ombuds Day, a day to raise awareness and recognise the unique role of an Ombudsman.
People interact with government services in many ways each day in areas such as healthcare, education, recreation, social development, justice, transit, waste collection, and many more.
In Nova Scotia, the Ombudsman is an independent officer of the House of Assembly who promotes fairness and accountability in the administration of provincial and municipal laws including the delivery of public programs and services. The Office of the Ombudsman examines the delivery of those public programs and services to ensure they are being administered fairly. The Office also investigates disclosures of wrongdoing involving provincial government and provides focussed outreach to children, youth, and seniors in care of the province, and persons in custody at provincial correctional facilities.
You can learn more about the Office of the Ombudsman by visiting their website at ombudsman.novascotia.ca as well as through a free online module ‘Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman: An Introduction’ which is available on its website at https://ombudsman.novascotia.ca/introduction/index.html#/ Provincial employees can access the free eLearning module through SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS).
If you have questions about the role of the Ombudsman, or if you wish to arrange a presentation on the work of the Office, please contact 902-424-6780, toll-free at 1-800-670-1111, or by email at ombudsman@novascotia.ca
Police Advisory Board Minutes and RCMP Reports update
- Published: October 8, 2025
The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, October 7, 2025, and had a review of the April 1 to June 30 and July 1 to September 30, 2025, RCMP report by S/Sgt. Andrew Clarke.
To provide more information about what the policing services for the Town of Oxford provide, the reports are available to those interested on our website under Town Hall - RCMP Reports.
To view minutes from past Police Advisory Board meetings, please see the Police Advisory Board Minutes section of the website.
Employment Opportunity
- Published: October 8, 2025
Note: Oxford is still looking for a Crossing Guard - Updated rate of pay and extension to apply
Crossing Guard
Are you looking for a Part-Time/Seasonal Job?
The Town of Oxford is looking for a Crossing Guard for the crosswalk at the intersection of Main Street, Water Street, and Lower Main Street for before school, lunch, and afterschool hours for 3 hours / day. Wage is $18.50 / hour.
Duties and responsibilities include directing traffic and assisting pedestrians to cross the street safely. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining a visible presence, observing traffic flow, and using good judgment to oversee the pedestrian safety.
A copy of the job description is found here: pdf Crossing Guard Job Description(120 KB)
If you are interested in this position, please email a resume to info@oxfordns.ca or drop one off at the Town Hall (105 Lower Main Street, Oxford)
We are accepting resumes up to November 20, 2025 till 4 pm.
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The Town of Oxford is looking for a Director of Public Works.
We are still in the process of working out the details, but wanted to get the word out into the public that we are actively looking and to keep checking the website for updated information on this position.
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October 7 - Traffic Delays
- Published: October 6, 2025
Update on Public Notice for October 7 - 11 am
Public Works had to change their plans from hot asphalt work on Water Street and Crescent Avenue to filling the potholes on Lower Main Street.
Expect traffic delays in this area.
Thank you for your patience and travelling carefully.
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Public Notice
Please use caution while driving / commuting on Water Street and Crescent Avenue.
The Public Works Team have plans to conduct hot asphalt work in those areas.
Stay alert while travelling.
Traffic Interruptions - Sewer Main Repair - October 3
- Published: October 3, 2025
Update - 5:27 pm - October 3
Public Works is still working at locating the leak. It was mid afternoon before they could start this project.
Please remain patient as the staff continues to work hard to get this repaired.
Thank you.
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Update - 11:05 am - October 3
Public Works is waiting to hear back from Communication Providers, due to the communication lines in the area, before they can begin this project.
As soon as they hear back from the communication provider, the staff will being the work.
Please be cautious in this area.
Thank you!
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Notice to the Public
Public Works will be repairing a sewer main leak at the corner of Prince William Street and Main Street (by the cenotaph).
Currently the Traffic control is being arranged and the team is waiting for a clearance report from Natural Gas before they can begin.
The sidewalk at the corner of Prince William Street and Main Street will be closed, please use the crosswalk on the other side of Main Street.
Public Works do not anticipate any water interruptions during this repair.
Expect traffic delays and PLEASE drive extra careful in this area.
This message will be updated as the day goes on.
Thank you for your time and patience through this process.
Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Published: September 30, 2025
View the video and Facebook Post Here
"Whereas the Government of Canada has designated September 30th as the annual pdf National Day for Truth and Reconciliation(57 KB) , in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to Action #80, to mark the tragic history and harm caused by the legacy of residential schools; and
Whereas this day commemorates and honours the children who never returned home, and acknowledges the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, families, and communities; and
Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action provide important guidance to all individuals and governments to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance reconciliation; and
Whereas the Town of Oxford is dedicated to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action relating to municipalities;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim September 30th as the "National Day of Truth and Reconciliation" in Oxford, NS; and
Further Be It Resolved That Council urges Oxford residents to observe this day with reflection and action to build understanding of our shared history with Indigenous Peoples. By acknowledging the truths of our past, we strengthen our commitment to a future founded on respect, unity, and understanding."
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
this 30th day of September 2025
Greg Henley, Mayor