Oxford, Nova Scotia, is known for being the Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada. Oxford is a central location for distribution and processing of fresh wild blueberries that are grown in Cumberland County. You can purchase fresh blueberries in season at various locations around Oxford from August to early September.

Town News

Promoting Your Oxford Event

Details: Published: February 20, 2019

Tips & Contacts for Promoting Your Event - pdf Updated February 20, 2019 (237 KB)

Cookies, Coffee & Craft Corner

Details: Published: February 12, 2019

image NEW DATE (81 KB)

Sorry we had to postpone due to the weather.

Water Interruption

Details: Published: February 8, 2019

Attention Residents. There will be a water interruption on February 9th, starting at 9:00 AM. This will affect water on Main St, Water St and surrounding area. We apologize for any inconvenience

Outdoor Play Day- February 18

Details: Published: January 31, 2019

Ice Time- Oxford Arena

Details: Published: January 31, 2019

Oxford and area Residents!!!
Did you know that the Oxford Arena can be rented for only $100 per hour?
Our hourly rate is one of the lowest in the entire province! This is a fantastic opportunity for birthday parties, March Break activities, family outings, or renting the ice for a hockey game with your friends.
We also have a room available for users to enjoy any off-ice activities .
If you would like to inquire about ice time or would like more information, please contact Corey at 902-447-2798 or by email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca

February Community Calendar

Details: Published: January 30, 2019

Click here for February's Community Calendar

Newsletter (January/February 2019)

Details: Published: January 28, 2019

pdf Keeping in Touch (203 KB)

Social Media Marketing

Details: Published: January 22, 2019

February 20 Free information session for small business owners, including home businesses.

Please pre-register. Limited Space. document Social Media Marketing (77 KB)

Cookies, Coffee & Craft Corner

Details: Published: January 22, 2019

document Bringing People Together (132 KB)

Notice of Poll for Special Election 2019

Details: Published: January 9, 2019

Promoting Your Oxford Events - Revised

Details: Published: January 8, 2019

Promoting your organization's or group's events is important. Make your plan well in advance of the event.

Please take advantage of the tips pdf attached. (598 KB)

Representative Volunteer of the Year Award

Details: Published: January 4, 2019

The Town of Oxford is now accepting nominations for the Town’s Representative Volunteer of the Year Award. If you would like to nominate an individual for this award, please include the volunteers name and a biography of their volunteering achievements, all nominations can be forwarded to Corey Skinner at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca. Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, February 20^th by 4:30 PM. If you have any questions regarding nominations or the award please contact Corey at 902-447-2798 or by email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca . The award recipient will be invited to the Provincial Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held in Halifax on April 1^st at Casino Nova Scotia

Accessibility Standard Development Committees

Details: Published: January 4, 2019

The Province of Nova Scotia is now accepting member applications for Accessibility Standard Development Committees in the Built Environment and Education. The application deadline is January 17, 2019.

The committees will assist the Accessibility Advisory Board with making recommendations to the Minister of Justice on provincial accessibility standards. Positions are open to all Nova Scotians with relevant experience and expertise. At least half of committee members must be persons with disabilities or representatives of organizations that represent persons with disabilities.

The Built Environment Standard Development Committee will make recommendations on standards to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility in buildings, rights of way, and outdoor spaces. For more information on the committee and to apply, please visit https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/built-environment/

The Education Standard Development Committee will make recommendations on standards to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility in public and private early childhood, primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. For more information on the committee and to apply, please visit https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/education-committee/

Oxford & Area 2018 Demographic Snapshot

Details: Published: January 3, 2019

document Oxford 2018 Demographic Snapshot (443 KB)

Business Start-Up Information Session

Details: Published: December 19, 2018

January 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Click on link below for details.

pdf Supper Series for Small BusinessesAD (133 KB)

Municipal Special Election Notice

Details: Published: December 17, 2018

Oxford Newsletter

Details: Published: November 27, 2018

pdf November/December Newsletter 2018 (501 KB)

Routine Access Policy

Details: Published: September 25, 2018

At the Town Council meeting held on September 24, 2018, Council approved a Routine Access Policy. The policy provides clarification to the public, staff and Council as to what documents and information are routinely available upon request, and what other documents require review under Part XX Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia.

Along with approving the policy, Mayor Stewart proclaimed the week of September 24-30, 2018 as Right to Know Week, which supports the principles of openness, transparency and accountability.

Click here for the offical policy.