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

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 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)

January Community Calendar

Details: Published: December 21, 2018

Click here for January's Community Calendar

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.