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Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026

Published: February 16, 2026

Heritage Day 2026 is February 16, 2026

 See the Facebook Post and Mayors Message Here

Celebrating the people, places, and events that shaped Nova Scotia.

Heritage Day offers an opportunity to reflect on our shared history and learn more about the stories that define the province we know today.

Observed on the third Monday of February, Heritage Day is a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia.

Since it began in 2015, Heritage Day has recognized a different honouree each year – a person, place or event that highlights an important aspect of Nova Scotia’s history. The honouree for 2026 is Joseph Willie Comeau.

Senator Joseph Willie Comeau

Joseph Willie Comeau (1876–1966) devoted his life to public service and to strengthening Acadian life in Nova Scotia. Raised in Digby County and educated at Collège Sainte-Anne, he worked across education, business, and politics, guided by a deep commitment to community, culture, and service.

Over nearly five decades in the Nova Scotia Legislature and the Senate of Canada, he consistently used his voice to support Acadian language, education, and cultural expression, earning lasting respect for his leadership and integrity.

Learn more about Joseph Willie Comeau.

Sénateur Joseph Willie Comeau

Joseph Willie Comeau (1876-1966) a consacré sa vie au service public et à l’essor de la communauté acadienne en Nouvelle-Écosse. Ayant grandi dans le comté de Digby et fait ses études au collège Sainte-Anne, il a œuvré dans les domaines de l’éducation, des affaires et de la politique, animé par un engagement profond envers la communauté, la culture et le service.

Pendant près de six décennies passées à l’Assemblée législative de la Nouvelle-Écosse et au Sénat du Canada, il s’est fait le défenseur de la langue, de l’éducation et de l’expression culturelle acadiennes, démontrant ainsi les qualités de leadership et d’intégrité qui lui ont valu le respect durable de ses concitoyens.

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Town of Oxford thoughts are with Tumbler Ridge

Published: February 13, 2026

On behalf of the town of Oxford, our hearts go out to the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, for the losses they have suffered.

We hope the support of family, friends, and the nation will help ease them through these difficult days.

Sincerely,

Greg Henley
Mayor, Town of Oxford

Volunteers Wanted

Published: February 2, 2026

Are you interested in joining a committee?

• Are you looking to make a difference in your community or the surrounding area?

• Do you have an interest in local policing or helping at a comfort centre?

If you answered YES to any of the above, the Town of Oxford has one vacancy for a public appointee with the Police Advisory Board.
We are also looking for a few interested people to help host at the Comfort Centre during a storm.

If you have any interest in either vacancy, please contact the office at (902) 447-2624 or email info@oxfordns.ca

Proclamation - African Heritage Month - February 2026

Published: February 1, 2026

Oxford Beautification Facade Program

Published: January 29, 2026

The Town of Oxford is fortunate to have historic buildings that date back to the 1800s and early 1900s.

The  pdf 2025 Oxford Beautification Facade Program(3.58 MB) will be administered by the Town of Oxford and is supported by the River Philip Foundation, which is providing funds to improve the commercial streetscape on Main Street and Water Street, zoned under the Town of Oxford Bylaws in the “Downtown Commercial” area.

The façade improvement program is to help improve the overall look and feel of the downtown and to spark additional investment in the downtown by business proprietors. Better façades will provide many benefits:

• a more appealing environment for both residents and visitors who shop in the Town
• protecting and enhancing the historical value of Oxford’s built environment
• improving property values for building owners
• increasing revenue for business owners

The Town of Oxford receives applications from those applying for support from the Façade program.

Once vetted at the staff level, applications will be forwarded to Oxford’s Beautification Advisory Committee (OBAC) for review and consideration.

OBAC, with support from the Chief Administration Officer, will have the authority to officially approve or deny an application.

If an application does not fully satisfy expectations, OBAC may correspond with the applicant to indicate how the application may be improved to meet the formal approval by OBAC.

Permits

Applying to this program is not the same as applying to the Town for a development or building permit.

Many of the projects funded under this program will also require a development and/or building permit from the Town of Oxford, and proponents must apply for any required permits before undertaking work.

If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, please phone 902-447-2624.

For more information, please review the   pdf Oxford Facade Program 2025(3.58 MB) .

For even more information, please contact:

Town of Oxford
c/o Chief Administration Officer
105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS B0M 1P0
902-447-2624

Property Assessments and Information at PVSC.ca

Published: January 23, 2026

Your 2026 property assessment and information are now available at pvsc.ca.

Log into My Property Report with the AAN and PIN on your 2026 property assessment notice.

Cumberland Business Owner Crime Prevention Information

Published: January 21, 2026

Cumberland Business Owner Crime Prevention Information

Cumberland County District RCMP-GRC released a Business Owner Crime Prevention - Information Sheet

As a business owner, there are several security measures to make your property less of a target to criminals. These measures can be deterrents to criminals, but cannot guarantee your business will
never be a target. Offenders are opportunists, and if an easy situation presents itself, they will likely take advantage of it.

To learn more about this information sheet which includes Exterior Security Measures, Judicial/Police Measures, Reporting Options, and resources,  pdf download a copy here(80 KB) or pick up a paper copy at the Town Hall office.

Police Advisory Board Minutes and RCMP Reports update

Published: January 21, 2026

The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, January 20, 2026, and had a review of the October 1 to December 31, 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.