Volunteers wanted!

Published: April 29, 2026

Ask yourself:

1. Are you interested in joining a committee?
2. Are you looking to make a difference in your community or surrounding area?
3. Do you have an interest in helping Oxford to become more welcoming, inclusive, accessible and an accepting community to everyone?

If you answered YES to any of the above information, the Town of Oxford has vacancies for public appointees that are a person with disabilities (first-voice) or representatives from organizations representing persons with disabilities.

The Oxford Accessibility Advisory Committee needs you. The meetings are held in the Town Hall in Oxford at 6 pm with a maximum of one meeting a month and they typically run for one hour.

If you or someone you know is interested, in any volunteer capacity, please contact the office at (902) 447-2624 or email info@oxfordns.ca for more details.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

- Winston Churchill

Nova Scotia Works Job Fair May 20, 2026 Amherst Stadium

Published: April 29, 2026

Event by Nova Scotia Works CANSA

Job Fair!

185 Church St, Amherst, NS B4H 3C7, Canada

Duration: 4 hr

Located at the Amherst Stadium!

Local companies hiring today in trades, health care, retail and many more.

Come jump-start your career! Meet with local employers hiring for great opportunities!

Door prizes available and the Stadium Canteen will be open for tasty treats!

Proclamation - National Day of Mourning April 28, 2026

Published: April 28, 2026

Proclamation:  pdf National Day of Mourning(33 KB)

Province of Nova Scotia, April 28, 2026

See the Facebook post and video here.

Whereas the people of Nova Scotia have faced profound sorrow in the wake of events that have brought great loss to our communities, and

Whereas we stand united in grief, as families, neighbors, and friends, to honor the lives of those we have lost or injured in workplace tragedies, and to reflect on the resilience and strength of our province, and

Whereas this day serves as a solemn reminder of the need for compassion, kindness, and mutual support in times of hardship, and

Whereas we acknowledge the courage and dedication of those who provided care, comfort, and assistance in these tragic times,

On this day, we encourage all Nova Scotians to pause in reflection, commemorate the lives of those lost, and extend support to those who carry the weight of grief.

Let this day remind us all, employers and employees alike, that workplace safety is very important, and we need to prioritize the health and well-being of workers everywhere.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim this day, April 28, 2026, as a National Day of Mourning in the Town of Oxford

Greg Henley,

Mayor, Town of Oxford

January 1 to March 31 Oxford RCMP Report

Published: April 23, 2026

News from the Police Advisory Board Committee

The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, April 21, 2026, and reviewed the January 1 to March 31, 2026 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.

Earth Day Today April 22, 2026

Published: April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

Today marks Earth Day!

Please do your part today and every day to keep the community and our home clean.

Recycle and reuse where possible.

Proclamation: Administrative Professionals Week Apr 19-25/26

Published: April 19, 2026

Proclamation: Administrative Professionals Week
April 19 to April 25, 2026

See the Facebook post and video here.

WHEREAS Administrative Professionals play an essential role in coordinating the office operations of businesses, government, educational institutions, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS the work of administrative professionals today requires advanced knowledge and expertise in communications, computer software, office technology, project management, organization, customer service and other vital office management responsibilities; and

WHEREAS Administrative Professionals Week is observed annually in workplaces around the world to recognize the important contributions of administrative support staff and is sponsored by the International Association of Administrative Professionals; and

WHEREAS Administrative Professionals Week 2026 is focused on "Honouring the office professionals who make offices work," reflecting the integral and central role that office professionals play in modern business.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim the week of April 19 to April 25, 2026, as Administrative Professionals Week and Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Administrative Professionals Day, saluting the valuable contributions of administrative professionals in the workplace. I call on all employers to support continued training and development for administrative staff recognize that a well-trained workforce is essential for success in today's business world.

Signed at Oxford, Nova Scotia on April 22, 2026

Greg Henley

Mayor, Town of Oxford

Proclamation - Parkinson's Awareness Month April 2026

Published: April 1, 2026

  pdf Proclamation - Parkinson's Awareness Month April 2026(26 KB)

See the Facebook Video Post Here

WHEREAS, Parkinson's is a neurological-debilitating disease that can be treated but not cured. It causes tremors in the arms, hands, and legs, muscular rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty speaking and swallowing, depression, and a list of other symptoms; and

WHEREAS, Parkinson's Awareness Month is April 2026 and brings into focus its life-changing effects; and

WHEREAS, Parkinson's Society Nova Scotia is a non-profit society and is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers whose mandate is to provide education, advocacy, research and support to all Parkinson's patients, caregivers, and families.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" in the Town of Oxford.

Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 1st day of April 2026.

Greg Henley,

Mayor, Town of Oxford

Proclamation - Autism Acceptance Month April 2026

Published: April 1, 2026

  pdf Proclamation - Autism Acceptance Month(65 KB)

See the Facebook Video Post here

WHEREAS, it is estimated that 1 in 66 people across the country are Autistic/have autism, and 1 in 32 people - approximately 30,000 individuals - in Nova Scotia are Autistic/have autism; and

WHEREAS, many dedicated Autistic individuals/people with autism, parents, teachers, researchers, and professionals, including those at Autism Nova Scotia and other community-based organizations, work tirelessly throughout our province to make the communities where we live accessible and inclusive for Autistics/individuals with autism, and their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, with 11 locations throughout the province and with the support of the autism community, Autism Nova Scotia builds understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for Autistics/individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through leadership, advocacy, education, training, and programming across the lifespan; and

WHEREAS, this month of April marks Autism Acceptance Month, and Thursday, April 2nd , marked World Autism Acceptance Day, when people across the globe came together as a community to celebrate autism and promote acceptance and inclusion.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council do hereby proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month throughout the Town of Oxford and encourage all our residents and visitors to recognize the Autistic individuals/people with autism, family members, caregivers,

educators, and other professionals who strive to make Nova Scotia an inclusive and accessible place for us all to call home.

Signed at Oxford, Nova Scotia on April 1, 2026.

Greg Henley

Mayor, Town of Oxford