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Proclamation - Access Awareness Week 2026
- Published: May 31, 2026
See the Facebook post and video HERE.
WHEREAS, the week of May 31 st - June 6th, 2026, is recognized as Access Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS the 2026 theme is Disability Justice: Stronger together, First Voice Leading Change for Collective Action; and
WHEREAS Access Awareness Week aims to celebrate achievements made both by and for persons with disabilities in the areas of accessibility, transportation, housing, employment, recreation, education, and communication; and
WHEREAS this is the 39th year that this public awareness initiative has taken place in Nova Scotia; and
WHEREAS Access Awareness Week promotes the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities; and
WHEREAS through public awareness, community partnerships and education, this campaign aims to foster an environment of equal participation for persons with disabilities within the Town of Oxford.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Greg Henley, Mayor on behalf of the Town of Oxford, do hereby proclaim May 31 st -June 6th, 2026, as
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"Access Awareness Week"(39 KB)
in the Town of Oxford.
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
May 31 st, 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
Notice of Public Hearing - 4812 main Street, June 10, 2026
- Published: May 25, 2026
pdf Notice of Public Hearing - Development of three four-unit townhouses - 4812 Main Street(65 KB) (PDF)
TAKE NOTICE that Council gave First Reading of a development agreement for 4812 Main Street (PID: 25388208) at their Special Town Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 13th and agreed to enter into an agreement to permit the construction of three four-unit townhouses located at 4812 Main Street.
AND TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Town Hall Council Chambers, 105 Lower Main Street, during a Special Town Council Meeting
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to proposed development. Written submissions may be provided to the Chief Administrative Officer at 105 Lower Main Street, or by email to cao@oxfordns.ca no later than Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
For additional information, please contact Linda Cloney, CAO at 902-447-2624 or by email at cao@oxfordns.ca.
DATED at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 25th day of May 2026
Linda Cloney, CAO
Notice of Intent - 4812 Main Street
- Published: May 25, 2026
Notice is hereby given that Oxford Town Council intends to consider second reading and enter into a development agreement to permit the construction of three four-unit townhouses located at 4812 Main Street.
Town Council received an application by Robin Blake for a development agreement to permit the construction of three four-unit townhouses located at 4812 Main Street. The proposed townhouses would join an existing four-unit townhouse (currently under construction) which was approved through the Site Plan Approval Process on April 30th, 2025.
The proposal presents a strong opportunity to generate long-term benefits for the Town of Oxford. This development is aligned with the area’s development potential and is anticipated to attract both new residents and provide more opportunities for businesses to located in Oxford.
Council intends to give second reading at their special town council meeting on Wednesday, June 10, immediately following the Public Hearing scheduled for 6:00 pm in Town Hall Council Chambers, 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS.
For a copy of the proposed development agreement, or for further information, please contact the Chief Administrative Officer at 902-447-2624 or by email at cao@oxfordns.ca
Linda Cloney Chief Administrative Officer
Proclamation: Int. Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Bi
- Published: May 17, 2026
See the Facebook post and video HERE.
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford is a municipality open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (2SLGBTQIA+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;
WHEREAS, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are still present in society.
WHEREAS, the theme "At the Heart of Democracy": focuses on strengthening democracy through equality, justice, and the active inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+
WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Emergence starting in 2003.
WHEREAS there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Emergence in holding this day;
It is resolved to proclaim May 17
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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, AND Bl PHOBIA(26 KB)
and to recognize this day as such.
Date at Oxford, Nova Scotia
This 17th day of May 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
Proclamation - Safety and Health Week - May 4 - 9, 2026
- Published: May 4, 2026
See the Facebook post and video HERE.
Whereas the Town of Oxford recognizes the importance of Safety and Health across Canada; and
Whereas the goal of Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community; and
Whereas the Corporate Mission "To be a best practices leader of municipal government and a collaborative partner with our member municipalities and community partners" includes the commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace through the elimination of workplace hazards causing injury, harassment, and violence for all its employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of Town of Oxford Council do hereby proclaim May 4 to 9, 2026 to be
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'Safety and Health Week' in Oxford, NS!'(39 KB)
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
May 4, 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
Proclamation - Heart Failure Awareness Week - May 3-9, 2026
- Published: May 3, 2026
See the Facebook Post and Video HERE
WHEREAS over 750, 000 people of all ages in Canada are living with heart failure, and heart failure is expected to cost the Canadian economy $2.8 billion per year by 2030, and
WHEREAS people with heart failure experience debilitating symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling and exhaustion, and people who care for those with heart failure are often
overwhelmed and stressed, and
WHEREAS the Canadian Heart Failure Society is an organization of volunteer cardiovascular professionals and patients who work hard to improve care for patients with heart failure in close collaboration with the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses, the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, the Heartlife Foundation, and the Quebec Heart Failure Society, and
WHEREAS initiated by the Canadian Heart Failure Society and its partner organizations, Canadian Heart Failure Awareness Week is now celebrated across Canada to improve awareness of and education on heart failure, and
WHEREAS Heart Failure Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the causes of heart failure and the impact it has on individuals living with heart failure and on their
caregivers;
NOW KNOW YE THAT We do by these presents proclaim and declare that May 3 - 9, 2026, shall be known as pdf "Heart Failure Awareness Week" in the Town of Oxford.(29 KB)
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
May 3, 2026
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
Oxford Depot Summer Hours start May 7, 2026
- Published: May 1, 2026
Summer hours start the first Thursday after May 1st (unless a Thursday), and run until October 1 (which happens to be a Thursday this year).
Starting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the hours will be: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
After October 1, the Oxford Depot returns to 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM hours on Thursdays.
Friday and Saturday hours remain 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
May is big chair month in Nova Scotia!
- Published: May 1, 2026
