News
Join the discussion - Equity and Anti-racism Legislation
- Published: January 25, 2022
The equity and anti-racism legislation is being developed and they invite all Nova Scotians to give their feedback.
You belong provides details on what may be proposed in the legislation. The presentation indicates that the legislation could require municipalities to develop and implement plans to address systemic inequity and racism.
Council encourages all citizens and fellow Nova Scotians to take part in the discussion.

Join Council on Monday, January 24 at 6 pm - Facebook live
- Published: January 22, 2022
Join Oxford Town Council on Monday, January 24 at 6 pm. The meeting will be on zoom streamed live to Facebook.
As Council will be discussing Town business they will also be swearing-in our Deputy Fire Chief, Kyle Purdy. A large welcome goes out to Mr. Purdy for stepping up and volunteering to work with the Town of Oxford and the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department.
Download the pdf 2022 01 24 Council Agenda Package(4.66 MB) .

Water Interruption for Sunset Avenue - January 19 starting at 10 am
- Published: January 19, 2022
Update!
The water is back on!
If you do not currently have water, please contact the Town Office at 902-447-2170.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
Water Interruption Announcement
Oxford Residents/Businesses that reside in the Sunset Avenue area, there will be a water interruption around 10 am (January 19) for a few hours to fix a water break.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Public Works are working hard to fix this promptly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. More updates will follow this message as the work progresses.

Town of Oxford ball field receives $15,000 from ACOA
- Published: January 18, 2022
ACOA's News Release - The Town of Oxford ballfield will benefit from this!
Way to go to those that made this happen!
Oxford - Create a second baseball field to accommodate the area's growing minor baseball program and provide space for other youth sports activities. $15,000 from ACOA
Oxford Arena awarded $92,733 from Rink Revitalization Program
- Published: January 12, 2022
The Town of Oxford and the Oxford Arena Association are pleased to announce that our arena has been selected as a recipient of the Rink Revitalization Program, hosted by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, in the amount of $92,733. The Project will help us to create an efficient, multi-use facility that will provide an inclusive space that our community will enjoy for years to come.
The projects supported by this funding include:
- Expansion and enhancement of the warm room to create a Community Room
- Zamboni room and water heater room upgrades
- Engine room equipment replacement and structural repair
- Building repairs and replacements (roof, doors, windows)
- Efficiency Project with the Arena Lovers and Building Automation System (BAS)
The project progress will be posted on the Town of Oxford and the Oxford Arena Facebook pages. The Town of Oxford and the Oxford Arena Association would like to thank everyone that volunteered and continues to volunteer with this important community project. The success of this project demonstrates that with community involvement we can achieve positive results.
Provincial News Release #oxfordproud #letsgooxford

Property Assessment Notices 2022
- Published: January 11, 2022
Own property in Nova Scotia?
View your 2022 Property Assessment at www.pvsc.ca.
Call PVSC at 1-800-380-7775 or email inquiry@pvsc.ca for more information.
Proper sharps disposal - keep our employees safe
- Published: January 11, 2022
What Goes Where? Sharps Disposal
For the safety of our workers, children, and the public please make sure sharps are disposed of properly.
Sharps NEVER belong in your garbage or recycling bag.
Sharps can be disposed of in sharps containers that can be picked up at your local pharmacy. When full, take the container back to the pharmacy for free disposal.
Never miss another collection day download our free mobile app Cumberland County Solid Waste.
For more information call the Solid Waste Helpline at 902-667-5141.
Committee of the Whole - January 10, 2022
- Published: January 7, 2022
Join Oxford Town Council during the Committee of the Whole meeting as they discuss Town Business on Monday, January 10 at 6 pm, live on Facebook.
Download the pdf 2022 01 10 COW Agenda(370 KB) .

