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Notice of Intent - Second Reading - Property Tax Exemption By-law
- Published: November 5, 2026
Notice of Second Reading of the Property Tax Exemption By-law
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Property Tax Exemption By-Law at a Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The Council meeting will be held at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS. The Council Meeting will also be virtual using the Zoom platform and will be broadcast live on Facebook.
The purpose of this bylaw is to provide exemption from taxation of the real property of qualifying non-profit organizations identified in Schedule “A”, to the extent and under the conditions set out in this By-law, in accordance with Section 71 of the Municipal Government Act.
Written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments will be considered at the time of the reading by emailing lcloney@oxfordns.ca.
Persons wishing to make a presentation verbally may do so at the Council meeting on November 25, 2026, and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on November 20, 2026.
The Bylaw may be inspected during Town Hall regular office hours 9 am – 4 pm at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS, or by visiting the Town’s website: pdf www.oxfordns.ca (177 KB)
DATED at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 5th day of November 2026
Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
902-447-2624
Remembrance Day - Closure - Oxford Legion Service Details
- Published: November 2, 2026
November 11, 2026 - Remembrance Day - The Town Hall and Public Works Department will be closed.
The Oxford Legion Branch #36 will hold a service at the Cenotaph beginning at 10:45 AM. Wreath laying will follow. Wreaths will remain at the Cenotaph until 3:30 PM
Oxford Legion will be open following the ceremony. A roast beef dinner at 6:00 PM will be served for $15.00 per person (Veterans are free).
Public Engagement Session - Main Street Renewal Dec 2/26
- Published: October 29, 2026
Public Engagement Session
Town of Oxford-Main Street Renewal Project
Phase 2 of the Service Renewal to Support Community Growth Project
The Town of Oxford invites all interested community members to attend an upcoming public engagement session to review plans for the upcoming Main Street revitalization and provide feedback to the project engineering team.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Presentation -6:00 PM
Open House -6:20 PM -8:00 PM
Location: Oxford Fire Hall, 115 Waverly Street, Oxford
Light refreshments will be provided
A presentation of the project's concept design will be shared covering the project rationale, climate adaptation context, nature-based features and proposed streetscape changes. Following the presentation, there will be an open-house discussion where residents can speak directly with subject matter experts from the design team. Input from community members on local conditions, community priorities and desired outcomes is vital as this project moves toward its final design.
Your Feedback Matters. Attendees are welcome to drop in any time during the session. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions email: engagement@harboursideengineering.ca.
Heating Assistance Rebate Program
- Published: October 15, 2026
Applications opened on October 1, 2026
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program provides rebates to tens of thousands of low-income Nova Scotians to help offset their winter heating costs.
The HARP rebate amount is $400. To qualify, applicants must directly pay for their home heating costs and meet the income thresholds: single-person households with a 2025 net income of $30,000 or less and households of two or more people with a combined 2025 net income of $45,000 or less can qualify (for net income, HARP considers Line 23600 on tax returns). Applicants who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from Service Canada or receive Income Assistance from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development can also qualify.
For more information on HARP, visit Apply for a heating assistance rebate: Heating Assistance Rebate Program - Government of Nova Scotia
Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation
- Published: October 13, 2026
pdf Disability Employment Awareness Month(24 KB) - October 2026
Proclamation
See the Facebook post and Video here.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1 - October 31, 2026
WHEREAS, October is recognized as Disability Employment Awareness Month;andThe purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to celebrate thecontributions of persons with disabilities to our workforce and employers that are committed to create inclusive workplaces; andThe Town of Oxford encourages all citizens to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month by organizing awareness events and hosting activities to promote the contributions of persons with disabilities to our community, businesses and organizations; andEveryone takes time to become informed of these contributions and of the laws surrounding accessibility and employment equity.THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Mayor, Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim October 1st - October 31, 2026, as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" in the Town of Oxford.
Dated at Oxford, Nova ScotiaThis 13th day of October 2026
Greg Henley,Mayor, Town of Oxford
Proclamation - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
- Published: October 13, 2026
pdf Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month(29 KB) - Proclamation October 2026
See the Facebook and Video post here
WHEREAS, pregnancy and infant loss is a deeply impactful experience that affect parents, siblings, grandparents, families, and communities;
WHEREAS, pregnancy and infant loss may include miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other forms of loss occurring during pregnancy or infancy with 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in loss;
WHEREAS, families who experience the loss of a child may face profound grief and lasting emotional impacts, often while navigating a form of loss that can be difficult to openly discuss;
WHEREAS, increased awareness can help promote better understanding of the experiences of those affected and hold space for conversations about grief, remembrance, and support;
WHEREAS, October is recognized internationally as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to honour babies who have died and recognize the families who are forever altered but continue to carry their memory;
WHEREAS, October 15 is recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Canada as a formal day dedicated to remembering the babies whose lives were lost;
THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Town of Oxford hereby recognizes October 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day within the Town of Oxford.
PROCLAIMED this 13th day of October. 2026.
Greg Henley,Mayor, Town of Oxford
Police Advisory Board Meeting and RCMP Reports
- Published: October 7, 2026
The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, October 6, 2026, and reviewed the April 1 to June 30, 2026, and July 1 to September 30, 2026, report by District Commander 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.
Links to RCMP Reports: https://oxfordns.ca/town-hall/rcmp-reports.html
Link to Meeting Minutes: https://oxfordns.ca/town-hall/police-advisory-board-minutes.html
Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Published: September 30, 2026
See the Facebook Video and post here.
September 30, 2026
Whereas the Government of Canada has designated September 30th as the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 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;
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 ScotiaThis 30th day of September 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor