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Winter Parking Restrictions Reminder
- Published: December 15, 2022
Notice
Winter Parking Restrictions for the Town of Oxford also apply during the daytime when a snow event is imminent or occurring. For everyone's personal and property safety, please avoid parking on Main and side streets during a snow event to allow for timely and sufficient clearing of snow from the travelled portion of the roads, streets, and sidewalks. We thank everyone for their understanding.
Night parking is prohibited during the winter season from November 15th to April 15th so as not to interfere with snow removal operations.
Vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.
Residents are asked to remove any items that are close to the road that may impede snow removal i.e. basketball nets, piles of fill, lumber, etc...
Snow is not to be pushed into the street by the homeowner or a private contractor while removing snow from a residence or business.
The winter season is coming, and we at the town want to ensure our Public Works department can safely and effectively plow our town streets.
Special Election Announcement
- Published: December 15, 2022
Town of Oxford Election Office Announcement.
As of 5 pm, December 13, 2022, was the deadline to file Candidate papers to run for the vacant seat on Council. There were a small few interested, but no one formally filed papers therefore Council will need to set a new date for a Special Election. The future date for the upcoming election will be announced as soon it is set by Council.
Nova Scotia Announces Program to Pay for Heat Pumps
- Published: December 14, 2022
Residents of Nova Scotia with lower incomes can now apply to get a free heat pump for their homes. The provincial government announced details Tuesday about its four-year, $140-million energy efficiency program Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
With the price of home heating oil and rising inflation have combined to make it especially difficult for Nova Scotians, especially for fixed-income earners.
The criteria for low-income households that can qualify for the funds varies and is based on the number of people living in the home.
Qualification for free heat pumps will be based on after-tax household income as follows: $27,250 per year for one person; $50,635 per year for two to four people; $72,113 per year for five or more people.
Based on the above criteria, residents can apply now to the Home Warming Program for free heat pumps and any electrical panel upgrades that may be required to install them.
Please refer to the CBC Article: Nova Scotia announces programs to pay for heat pumps for low-income households for further information.
COVID-19 Clinic at Oxford Fire Hall Cancelled due to weather
- Published: December 14, 2022
Please be advised that due to the weather/driving conditions, the COVID-19 Immunization clinic scheduled for today at the Oxford Fire Hall has been cancelled. The Immunization clinic will be rescheduled in 2023.
Feed Nova Scotia Advisory Committee 2023
- Published: December 6, 2022
Be part of the First Voice Advisory Committee
Feed Nova Scotia is bringing together a small group of folks with lived experience with food insecurity.
- We look at how food insecurity is having an impact and how we can work with communities to create change.
- We'll meet virtually once a month for two hours for one year starting in January 2023.
- Your experiences, thoughts, and ideas will shape the work we do together.
- We will provide each committee member with a $100 honorarium per meeting.
If you live in Nova Scotia and have lived experience with food insecurity, we invite you to apply!
If you would rather complete your application by phone, call 902-334-5077 and we can help.
Shop Cumberland is back!
- Published: December 5, 2022
SUPPORT LOCAL SHOP CUMBERLAND
Shop Cumberland s an initiative to support our local business community here in Cumberland County. We are determined to step up to the challenge and stand proudly behind our local businesses, and we ask for the support of the public as we head into the Christmas shopping season. Where you choose to shop has a huge impact on our community, and we want to encourage you to support local and ShopCumberland as often as possible this holiday season.
Town of Oxford Temporary Hours of Operation Adjustment
- Published: December 5, 2022
Please note that until we get a new heating system installed, our hours of operation will be 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
We thank you for your understanding.
Business Online Accessibility Survey
- Published: November 30, 2022
Business Online Accessibility for Nova Scotians with Disabilities survey has been developed by Access Changes Everything Inc. through the support of the Province of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture Tourism and Heritage.
The survey charts Nova Scotia business online accessibility. The results will tell us what is being done well, and what needs improvement.
The survey is for Nova Scotians with disabilities, and organizations or individuals who support them, to share their experiences with digital and online interactions with businesses located in Nova Scotia.
Lisa Snider at Access Changes Everything Inc. will use the results to write a public report that will be available in early 2023. The results will also help form a free digital accessibility resource for local businesses.
They are looking to reach as many Nova Scotians as possible, so please feel free to share.
There is a draw for a limited supply of $10 gift cards. The survey deadline is December 20th, 2022.
If you need a different survey format or have questions, you can reach out to Lisa Snider at web@accesschangeseverything.com, or call (800) 208-1936.
The Business Online Accessibility for Nova Scotians with Disabilities Survey is located at Business Online Accessibility for Nova Scotians with Disabilities Survey.
For more information please visit Access Changes Everything Inc.