Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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HISTORY

Season’s Greetings from 1957

The diversity of businesses in Oxford some 65 years ago boggles the mind... how many of these local proprietors do you remember? Some were still operating into the 1970s. On the occasion of Christmas, 1957, these were the greetings published in The Oxford Journal from local mom 'n' pop stores, and more!

Memories of growing up in Oxford during WW2

Ann Raper, daughter of former Oxford Mayor R.D. Russell, shares her memories of growing up in Oxford during World War II.

Oxford’s “Empress”

Oxford Skirts Fire Disaster

Puzzle from 1965

Events

Coming Up:

The February Events roundup in Oxford! Pancakes, fiddling, stand-up comedy, so much more!

Remembrance Day 2025

PHOTOGRAPHY

Finally….

It finally feels like winter in Oxford, with some unexpected snow.

Remembrance Day 2024

Information from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 on Remembrance Day ceremonies and the Veteran's Dinner.

NS icon in stitches

Hoppy Trails!

Berry blue

CULTURE

Hello, Birdie!

Oxford's musical theatre scene starts 2026 with 'Bye Bye Birdie', a fun story based on Elvis Presley and his US Army draft in the 1950s.

Fun-Tones Give Funds!

The Cobequid Fun-Tones singing group, celebrating its 40th year of harmony, continues to give back to the Oxford community, donating to the Oxford & Area Community Centre!