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:

What's happening in Oxford? OREC Academic & Athletic Awards Night; Baptist Church take-out supper; Sunset Duck Race; more!

Remembrance Day 2025

PHOTOGRAPHY

“Welcome Back!” to school!

The Oxford Post Office frequently changes up its storefront decoration with the seasons and holidays. This month it's "Welcome Back!" to school! Kudos for the creativity!

Remembrance Day 2024

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

Little River Road access

Sunrise

NS icon in stitches

CULTURE

Oxford’s Capitol Thespians Take a Bow!

Oxford's theatre community takes to the stage once again, to sing, dance, and receive the recognition they deserve.

Rhyme nor Reason

Oxford's unofficial poet laureate offers up prose that recalls a childhood growing up adjacent to the blueberry patch.