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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
Proclamation Right to Know Week
- Published: September 28, 2026
See the Facebook Video and post here.
September 28 to October 4, 2026
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford has adopted the principles of openness, transparency and accountability; and
WHEREAS Part XX of the Municipal Government Act gives citizens a right of access to information in the custody or under the control of the Town of Oxford; and
WHEREAS access to information ensures citizens of Nova Scotia have the opportunity for meaningful participation in the democratic process; and
WHEREAS a celebration of the right of citizens to access information will facilitate informed public participation in policy formulation, ensure fairness in government decision-making and permit the airing and reconciliation of divergent views; and
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford joins all other Canadian jurisdictions and democracies world-wide in acknowledging international Right to Know Week;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Greg Henley, Mayor, Town of Oxford, do hereby proclaim September 28 to October 4, 2026, to be Right to Know Week in the Town of Oxford. Signed at Town of Oxford, Oxford NS, on this 28th day of September 2026.
Mayor, Greg Henley
Employment Opportunity - Public Works Supervisor
- Published: September 25, 2026
Public Works Supervisor Position - Employment Opportunity
The Public Works Supervisor is required to be a working supervisor – hands-on with the Public Works Department.
Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class II Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Treatment.
Candidates must have a high-school diploma, post-secondary education is an asset and demonstrated experience in the delivery of municipal services and management. In addition, possessing credentials in traffic control, WHMIS, heavy equipment certification, trenching, fall arrest, confined space, confined space rescue, and trained with using multi gas detectors would be an asset. Additional critical skills required are excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
A copy of the pdf Job Description can be found here(205 KB) .
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant skills, knowledge, and experience for this position. Applications should be clearly marked “Public Works Supervisor”, and will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please email a cover letter and resume to info@oxfordns.ca. Salary wage is $63,835.20 - $74,796.80.
The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
HomeShare Sept 28, 2026 Oxford Fire Hall
- Published: September 17, 2026
Colchester Residential Services Society
HomeShare
Discover how HomeShare creates inclusive homes, meaningful connections, and supportive communities.
When: September 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Oxford Fire Hall - 115 Waverly Street., Oxford, NS
Light refreshments will be served.
