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Oxford Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony 2025
- Published: November 3, 2025
Remembrance Day Ceremony 2025
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 Oxford
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Cenotaph service will begin at 10:45 AM (there will be no parade to the cenotaph)
During the reading of those remembered, families will have the opportunity to come and lay their wreath in honour of their loved ones.
Wreaths will remain at the Cenotaph until 3:30 PM.
The Oxford Legion will not be open before the ceremony, but will be open immediately following for a gathering.
Roast Beef Dinner at the Oxford Legion on November 11, 2025
The Oxford Legion will be hosting a roast beef dinner. $15.00 per person. Veterans are free.
Happy Hour (5:00 PM to 6:00 PM). The bar will then close. Dinner will start at 6:00 PM.
All are welcome to attend the ceremony and the roast beef dinner.
Employment Opportunities
- Published: October 31, 2025
The Town of Oxford is looking for a Director of Public Works.
We are still in the process of working out the details but wanted to get the word out into the public that we are actively looking and to checking the website for updated information on this position.
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Note: Oxford is still looking for a Crossing Guard - Updated rate of pay and extended the deadline to apply – see below for more details.
Crossing Guard
Are you looking for a Part-Time/Seasonal Job?
The Town of Oxford is looking for a Crossing Guard for the crosswalk at the intersection of Main Street, Water Street, and Lower Main Street for before school, lunch, and afterschool hours - 3 hours / day. Wage is $18.50 / hour.
Duties and responsibilities include directing traffic and assisting pedestrians to cross the street safely. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining a visible presence, observing traffic flow, and using good judgment to oversee the pedestrian safety.
A copy of the job description is found here: pdf Crossing Guard Job Description(120 KB)
If you are interested in this position, please email a resume to info@oxfordns.ca or drop one off at the Town Hall (105 Lower Main Street, Oxford)
We are accepting resumes up to November 20, 2025, till 4 pm.
Power and Generator issues at the Wells
- Published: October 29, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Update: Public Works has confirmed that the power issue has been rectified at the wells.
Public works is asking residents to reduce their water consumption today due to power and generator issues at the Oxford wellfield.
Electricians are on their way and Nova Scotia Power has been notified and are also on their way to work on the issue.
Little River Road Water Repair - October 29, 2025
- Published: October 28, 2025
UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances, this water break repair will be postponed to a later date.
Message from Public Works:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, Public Works will be repairing a water leak on Little River Road. Traffic control will be in place starting at 8:00 AM. Anyone travelling on Little River Road should expect delays. Please drive with caution.
Residents in the following areas should expect water service interruptions:
- Little River Road
- Sunset Ave
- Crescent Ave
Asphalt Patching - Black River Rd and Crescent Ave 10/28/25
- Published: October 27, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Public Works will be completing hot asphalt patching on Black River Road and Crescent Ave.
Please use caution in the area.
Hot Asphalt Patching on Dufferin Street today, Oct 22, 2025
- Published: October 22, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The public works team will be working on pothole patching on Dufferin Street today, October 22, 2025.
Please use caution in the area.
Meadow Lane Sewer Repair Oct 21, 2025
- Published: October 21, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works team will be repairing a sewer break around Meadow Lane this afternoon.
Residents will not be affected by this break currently.
Monday October 20, 2025 - Construction Activities
- Published: October 20, 2025
Message from Public Works:
There are a few construction projects taking place in town this morning.
Penmore Construction is finishing up a few sidewalk patches on Main Street and Little River Road.
Public Works will also be filling a water main patch on Waverly Street around the new sidewalk on Prince William Street.
Please use caution in these areas.