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October 9 is World Ombuds Day

Published: October 9, 2025

Thursday, October 9th, 2025, is World Ombuds Day, a day to raise awareness and recognise the unique role of an Ombudsman. 

People interact with government services in many ways each day in areas such as healthcare, education, recreation, social development, justice, transit, waste collection, and many more. 

In Nova Scotia, the Ombudsman is an independent officer of the House of Assembly who promotes fairness and accountability in the administration of provincial and municipal laws including the delivery of public programs and services. The Office of the Ombudsman examines the delivery of those public programs and services to ensure they are being administered fairly. The Office also investigates disclosures of wrongdoing involving provincial government and provides focussed outreach to children, youth, and seniors in care of the province, and persons in custody at provincial correctional facilities.  

You can learn more about the Office of the Ombudsman by visiting their website at ombudsman.novascotia.ca as well as through a free online module ‘Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman: An Introduction’ which is available on its website at https://ombudsman.novascotia.ca/introduction/index.html#/  Provincial employees can access the free eLearning module through SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS). 

If you have questions about the role of the Ombudsman, or if you wish to arrange a presentation on the work of the Office, please contact 902-424-6780, toll-free at 1-800-670-1111, or by email at ombudsman@novascotia.ca

Police Advisory Board Minutes and RCMP Reports update

Published: October 8, 2025

The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, October 7, 2025, and had a review of the April 1 to June 30 and July 1 to September 30, 2025, RCMP 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.

October 7 - Traffic Delays

Published: October 6, 2025

Update on Public Notice for October 7 - 11 am

Public Works had to change their plans from hot asphalt work on Water Street and Crescent Avenue to filling the potholes on Lower Main Street.

Expect traffic delays in this area.

Thank you for your patience and travelling carefully.

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 Public Notice

Please use caution while driving / commuting on Water Street and Crescent Avenue.

The Public Works Team have plans to conduct hot asphalt work in those areas.

Stay alert while travelling.

Traffic Interruptions - Sewer Main Repair - October 3

Published: October 3, 2025

Update - 5:27 pm - October 3

Public Works is still working at locating the leak. It was mid afternoon before they could start this project.

Please remain patient as the staff continues to work hard to get this repaired.

Thank you.

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Update - 11:05 am - October 3

Public Works is waiting to hear back from Communication Providers, due to the communication lines in the area, before they can begin this project.

As soon as they hear back from the communication provider, the staff will being the work.

Please be cautious in this area.

Thank you!

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Notice to the Public

Public Works will be repairing a sewer main leak at the corner of Prince William Street and Main Street (by the cenotaph). 

Currently the Traffic control is being arranged and the team is waiting for a clearance report from Natural Gas before they can begin.

The sidewalk at the corner of Prince William Street and Main Street will be closed, please use the crosswalk on the other side of Main Street.

Public Works do not anticipate any water interruptions during this repair.

Expect traffic delays and PLEASE drive extra careful in this area.

This message will be updated as the day goes on.

Thank you for your time and patience through this process.

Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Published: September 30, 2025

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"Whereas the Government of Canada has designated September 30th as the annual pdf National Day for Truth and Reconciliation(57 KB) , 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;

Now 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 Scotia
this 30th day of September 2025

Greg Henley, Mayor

Oxford Depot/Transfer Station Fall Hours start Oct 2, 2025

Published: September 29, 2025

Reminder from Public Works:

Fall Oxford Depot/Transfer Station hours start on Thursday, October 2, 2025, whereby hours are now Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Watermain Leak - Water Street - Repair Oct 1, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Published: September 29, 2025

**Update at 11:37 AM - the leak has been located and repairs are being made.

Message from Public Works: The public works team will be repairing a water main leak on Water Street starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, October 01, 2025.
Traffic Control will be on-site.  Please use caution in this area.

Anyone travelling on Water Street should expect traffic delays until work is completed.

Note: There are potentially 2 water lines in this area.  Depending on which line is leaking, it will change the outcome for potential water interruptions.

Residents in the following areas should expect water service interruptions for October 01, 2025:

• Water Street Civic addresses 165-437

• Pleasant Street

• Stanley Street

• Thompson Road

• Foundry Street

• And the surrounding areas

Thank you to the Volunteers!

Published: September 29, 2025

The Town of Oxford would like to thank all of the volunteers who dedicate their time cleaning, pruning, watering, promoting, and championing the town's beautification, activities, people, and attractions.

You are greatly appreciated, and you all know who you are. Whether it's a simple single deed or years of dedication and support, that is what makes Oxford truly a unique, diverse, and wonderful place to live!