News
Fox/Coyote sightings in Town of Oxford
- Published: April 5, 2023
Notice to Town of Oxford Residents: a reported coyote or fox has been seen roaming around the streets of Oxford with several sightings around the Rideau and Jackson Street areas.
This coyote or fox doesn't appear to fear humans and has been also reported to look unwell.
Please avoid the animal and call 902-447-2115 to report it immediately or after hours call 800-565-2224
Please see 211.ca site Report Wildlife Emergencies or Concerns for more information
The Woodland Conferences April 15, 2023
- Published: April 5, 2023
The Woodland Conferences 2023 Central Conference will be held on Saturday April 15th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Oxford Regional Education Centre., 249 Lower Main St. Oxford, NS.
Join in for a full day conference to learn more about woodland stewardship and ecological forestry!
There is even a grand door prize of a chainsaw!
Cost for the event includes lunch. Pre-register for $20.00 (by April 7th) or at the door for $25.
Students $15.
To register and for more information visit nswoods.ca/events or call toll-free and leave a message at
(855) 679-6637
Water leak on Pugwash Road - April 4, 2023.
- Published: April 4, 2023
Update as of 10:42 AM: Water leak has been located and repairs have been made. It wasn't necessary to shut off the water to repair it. Thank you everyone.
Notice from Public Works: At 8:06 AM this morning a water leak was reported on Pugwash Road.
The public works team is gearing up to repair this leak.
Due to the nature of the leak the water will need to be shut off so repairs can be made.
Residents in the Pugwash Road, Peel Street, New Hansford Road and surrounding areas will be affected. Traffic control and signage will be in place. Please use caution in this area.
Water Meter Reading Underway
- Published: April 3, 2023
Please be advised that water meter reading is commencing this morning.
If you see Jim roaming around yards that is what he is doing.
Thank you all in advance!
New Community Identity Signs installed
- Published: March 30, 2023
Be on the look out!
It has been a long time coming, the new Community Identity Signs has just been installed along the highway.
Close to every 30 years, communities are mandated to change their Community Identity Signs. We were notified two years ago that we had to have this done before March 31, 2023.
A special thank you to Diana MacKay and Dave Spencer (the designers of the Community Identity Sign), they both donated their time and talent to this project!
We don't have a picture of the sign yet from the highway, below is the image of the design.
Fun Fact!
We were told, by the designers of the sign, how the colour scheme came together. One of the blue stripes is the colour used in the Town official promotional materials, the other blue is the same as the blue from the Nova Scotia flag, and the orange is the colour used in the Sunrise Trail signage.
Its really nice to see projects come together!
Watermain Repair - Foundry Street - 8:00 AM March 29, 2023
- Published: March 28, 2023
Public Works Notice: Watermain Repair on Foundry Street - March 29, 2023
Update as of 11:55 AM - Repair has been made and water is back on! Thank you for your patience!
Update as of 11:36 AM - The leak has been located and repairs are underway!
Tomorrow morning, March 29, 2023, the public works team will be completing a water main repair on Foundry Street starting at 8:00 AM.
Unfortunately due to the nature of the repair the water will need to be shut off.
Traffic signs will be In place. Effected areas will be Foundry Street only.
Join Us in Cumberland Official Campaign Press Release
- Published: March 27, 2023
The Join Us In Cumberland campaign was initiated by the Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration and the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce to attract skilled labour to our county.
Please take a moment to read default Join Us In Cumberland Press Release (316 KB) .
You can also check out the website and social media (Joinusincumberland.ca and #joinunsincumberland respectively).
March 26, 2023 is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness Month
- Published: March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023 is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness Month
The Town of Oxford together with the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes (EAM), Purple Day and the Maritime Provinces are showing their purple to support Epilepsy awareness month and Purple Day this Sunday March 26, 2023. We ask everyone to participate and wear your purple to show support and raise awareness and reduce stigma for your community members who live with Epilepsy.
Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes (EAM) has been providing education, programming and support for persons living with epilepsy and their families in the Maritime Provinces for over 40 years. EAM provides education and awareness to workplaces, schools, and community groups about supporting people with epilepsy and how to respond if someone has a seizure. EAM awards scholarships and bursaries to youth living with epilepsy who pursue post-secondary education. Join the EAM newsletter to be kept informed and visit the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes website and Purple Day website to learn more, become a member and donate.
