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

Guidelines: Business Directory Signage May 2019

Details: Published: May 21, 2019

Businesses located within the Town of Oxford wishing to have a business sign added to the Business Directory Signage at the Upper Main Street entrance (from the TransCanada Highway) should review the guidelines by clicking on the link below.

Please note that currently (May 2019) there is room for additional business signs.

pdf Guidelines Business Directory Signage May 2019 (102 KB)

Please contact the Town Hall for information on erecting signage elsewhere within the Town limits.

What's Happening in Oxford? May 2019 Article

Details: Published: May 15, 2019

There's so much going on in our town. Here are some highlights.

pdf What's Happening In Oxford? May 2019 (66 KB)

Town of Oxford- Summer Programming Registration

Details: Published: May 13, 2019

Oxford T-Ball
Monday’s and Wednesday’s
Starting July 3rd
10:00-12:00
Ages 4-6
$30
If you are interested in coaching or looking for more information contact Corey at 447-2798 or by email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca
Click here for T-ball registration and here for further information regarding T-ball

Oxford Fun Soccer
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
6:00-8:00
StartingJuly 3rd
$40
Anyone needing more information or interested in coaching can contact Corey at 447-2798 or email at recleisure@town.oxford.ns.ca
*Please note that the 3&4 Year Old groups this year will be called * “Parent-Tot Soccer". Each player will be required to have a parent or guardian participate with them*
Click here for Soccer Registration and here for further information regarding Soccer

Change of Date

Details: Published: May 8, 2019

The Art Exhibit, Sequence 2019, opens May 27 at the Oxford Riverside Gallery. See details below.

We regret the incorrect information posted in the May 2019 Community Calendar.

image Change of Date (12 KB)

Town of Oxford Summer Recreation Student Job Posting

Details: Published: May 7, 2019

Lyme Awareness Month

Details: Published: May 6, 2019

pdf Proclamation Lyme Awareness Month (25 KB)

Keep Safe!

Art Mural Contest

Details: Published: May 6, 2019

Here's a great opportunity for a child or youth from our area to see their artwork on a downtown mural!

Thanks to Cumberland Performing Arts for initiating this endeavor.

pdf CPA music mural (168 KB)

Volunteer Needed

Details: Published: May 6, 2019

Volunteer Needed
The Department of Justice is in search of appointing a volunteer within the Town of Oxford to serve on the Oxford Police Advisory Board.

The Oxford Police Advisory Board meets four times a year. Our board is made up of RCMP, two Council members, two community volunteer members, and one appointed from the Department of Justice. The function of the advisory board is to provide advice to council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime in the municipality.

To qualify for this position the candidate must have residency in the Town of Oxford, interest, knowledge, good character, and willing to commit time and effort. The candidate must consent to criminal record and background check.
The Department of Justice is looking for those that are interested in joining the board to apply or recommend someone to their online site: https://novascotia.ca/apps/abc/BoardProfile.aspx

If interested in this volunteer position, please apply by June 30, 2019.

Special Council Meeting - May 6th

Details: Published: May 1, 2019

A special Town Council meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2019 at 6 pm in Council Chambers, prior to the regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting. This will be a one item agenda to discuss policing services options. All meetings of Town Council and Committee of the Whole are open to the public to attend and listen to the business of the meetings

Oxford Berry Bolt

Details: Published: April 30, 2019

Oxford Newsletter April/May 2019

Details: Published: March 26, 2019

Congrats to Volunteers,

Poetry Festival, Pickle Ball, Berry Bolt, Property Taxes, Council Meetings,

Planning for the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

pdf Read it all here (344 KB)

Town of Oxford Property Owners Notice

Details: Published: March 19, 2019

Property taxes will now be billed in pdf two installments. (134 KB)

Promoting Your Oxford Event

Details: Published: February 20, 2019

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

Oxford & Area 2018 Demographic Snapshot

Details: Published: January 3, 2019

document Oxford 2018 Demographic Snapshot (443 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.