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Public Notice - Road Trails Designation ByLaw 06-2026 Status
- Published: August 7, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAILS DESIGNATION BY-LAW, BY-LAW No. 06-2026 STATUS - Date: August 7, 2026
The Town of Oxford wishes to inform all residents and visitors that the Road Trails Designation By-law is not currently in effect.
By law, this Act cannot be enforced until it is officially published in the local newspaper.
Key Timeline & Details
Current Status: All standard road and street regulations and the Road Trails Designation By-law, By-law No. 05-2024-2 remain active.
Scheduled Publication: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Chronicle Herald.
Effective Condition: If the notice is successfully printed on this date, the Act will take immediate effect.
The Result: Upon successful publication, all roads and streets within the Town of Oxford boundaries will be officially designated as a Road Trail.
Please exercise patience and refrain from operating unauthorized vehicles on town roads and streets until official publication is confirmed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Nova Scotia Home Share
- Published: August 4, 2026
The HomeShare Coordinator for Colchester Residential Services Society is spreading the word about the new Home Share Program in Nova Scotia.
This program will give adults with developmental disabilities the option to live in a home that fits their needs and lifestyle.
Participants can choose to live with one person or move in with a family. Every arrangement is different because each individual has personal preferences and unique needs.
HomeShare Providers are financially compensated for welcoming and supporting an adult with a disability in their home by helping with:
- Building relationships and social connections
- Learning daily life skills
- Preparing meals
- Personal care
- Getting involved in the community
For more information, please contact Jason Falk or Paula Ellis. Also see the information provided in the pdf Home Share Flye(105 KB) r and pdf Home Share Poster(71 KB)
Jason Falk - Email or 902-398-0402
Paula Ellis - Email or 782-370-1907
Special Town Council Meeting - July 29 at 6 pm
- Published: July 29, 2026
Special Council Meeting - July 29 at 6 pm
Oxford Town Council will meet tonight in Council Chambers at 105 Lower Main Street.
This meeting will be streamed live.The meeting will begin with a Public Hearing regarding the Road Trails Designation Bylaw No. 2026.
Then Council will consider giving second reading to the proposed bylaw.Below is a link to the Council Agenda
A copy of the agenda can be found here pdf 2026 07 29 Special Council Agenda(1.93 MB)
PVSC Property Assessments
- Published: July 10, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Property Valuation Services
Property Valuation Services Corporation Assessors are especially busy this time of year, conducting property inspections across Nova Scotia. They are reviewing building permit progress and gathering up-to-date information as part of their annual property assessment process.
For your safety and peace of mind, Assessors are easy to identify with PVSC-marked vehicles, PVSC-issued ID, and high-visibility vests.
You don’t need to be home for these visits. The Assessor will leave contact information and next steps if a follow-up is needed. To learn more about property inspections, watch their short video or visit https://pvsc.ca
Property owners with questions or concerns can contact PVSC at 1-800-380-7775 or email inquiry@pvsc.ca.
Notice of Intent - Second Reading - Road Trails Designation By-law
- Published: July 3, 2026
Notice of Second Reading – Road Trails Designation By-law, By-law No. 06-2026
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Road Trails Designation By-law, By-law No. 06-2026 at a Special Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 29, 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 and uploaded to YouTube.
The purpose of this bylaw is to designate each road and street within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Oxford as a Road Trail for a period of 12 months.
Written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments will be considered at the time of the reading by emailing info@oxfordns.ca.
Persons wishing to make a presentation verbally may do so at the Council meeting on July 29, 2026, and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The Bylaw may be inspected at Town Hall during regular office hours 9 am – 4 pm at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS, or by visiting the Town’s website: www.oxfordns.ca
DATED at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 3rd day of July 2026
Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
902-447-2624
Canada Day! Town Hall and Public Works closed today
- Published: July 1, 2026
Happy Canada Day!
The Town Hall and Public Works offices are closed July 1, 2026
We will resume normal office hours on Thursday, July 2, 2026
Proclamation - Indigenous Survivors Day - June 30, 2026
- Published: June 30, 2026
See the Video and Facebook Here
WHEREAS Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, have faced historical and ongoing trauma through colonial policies, such as the Sixties Scoop, Millennium Scoop, birth alerts, and other practices that disrupted families and communities;
WHEREAS Indigenous Survivors Day recognizes the strength and courage of those who have endured these injustices and honors the resilience, cultural heritage, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples;
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford is committed to advancing reconciliation, inclusivity, and respect for all communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oxford do hereby proclaim June 30, 2026, as
pdf
Indigenous Survivors Day(21 KB)
in Oxford, Nova Scotia.
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
June 30, 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
Oxford Library will be on the move soon!
- Published: June 24, 2026
Oxford Library is making a move!
Starting Thursday July 2, our Oxford location will be closed as we prepare to move to our new location at the Eastlink Wild Blueberry Centre!
The last day to visit our current location will be Saturday, June 27.
While Oxford is closed, we ask Oxford patrons to redirect holds to another location for pickup. If you need assistance with this, please call any of our locations. Branch contact information can be found at: cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca/locations/
If you are unable to visit another location, our Borrow By Mail service can accommodate your library needs. To register for Borrow By Mail, please fill out the form on our website (cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca/borrow-by-mail/), or call 902-667-2549 (ext. 228).
We greatly appreciate your patience as we work to move the library.
