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Horton Street Work - Monday May 12, 2025 starting 8:00 AM

Published: May 9, 2025

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Message from Public Works:

The public works team will be completing some work on Horton Street starting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

Traffic signs will be in place. Please use caution in the area.

Proclamation - Heart Failure Awareness Week May 4 - 10, 2025

Published: May 4, 2025

PROCLAMATION

pdf HEART FAILURE AWARENESS WEEK (32 KB)

View the Facebook Post 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 Québec 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 4 - 10, 2025, shall be known as “Heart Failure Awareness Week” in the Town of Oxford.

Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia

May 4, 2025

 

Greg Henley, Mayor

Town of Oxford

Town of Oxford Yard Community Yard Sale

Published: May 1, 2025

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Our Town Wide Yard Sale is happening Saturday, May 17th!

8:30 AM to 3:00 PM *or until your stuff is sold

Live music in the gazebo to get everyone in the shopping spirit!

Want your yard sale to be a part of it? Fill out this form and we’ll spread the word!

https://forms.gle/yY1EWAYxhkw7hUu16

Lyme Disease Awareness Month - May 2025

Published: May 1, 2025
Proclamation - Lyme Disease Awareness Month May 2025
WHEREAS Lyme disease is a serious illness caused by the bite of a blacklegged tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi: and
WHEREAS blacklegged ticks carrying a variety of diseases or illnesses can now be found in all parts of Nova Scotia; and
WHEREAS awareness, education and practicing preventative measures, such as daily tick checks and proper tick removal, can help reduce your chances of contracting tick borne diseases;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Mayor Gregory Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month".
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
this 1st day of May 2025
Mayor Greg Henley,
Town of Oxford.
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Gaelic Nova Scotia Month May 2025

Published: May 1, 2025
Proclamation - Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 29th anniversary of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month which is a time to embrace, honour and celebrate the history, culture, language, contributions, and achievements of Gaels across the province; and
WHEREAS, Gaelic culture is an integral part of the identity of Nova Scotia and Gaels represent one of the earliest non-indigenous cultural groups to settle in Mi'kma'ki; and
WHEREAS new generations of language learners and cultural champions are carrying on and building upon the legacy of Gaelic Nova Scotia's tradition bearers; and
WHEREAS our Municipality is committed to collaborating with Gaelic communities to support the growth of Gaelic as a part of the linguistic landscape of Nova Scotia through opportunities for language acquisition and capacity building within communities to ensure Gaelic language and culture will thrive in Oxford, Nova Scotia;
THEREFORE, I Greg Henley, Mayor of the Town of Oxford do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Gaelic Nova Scotia Month in the Town of Oxford.
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Transfer Station Hours Change to Summer Hours May 1 2025

Published: April 30, 2025

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Transfer Station Summer Hours start Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Open Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM as normal.

Transfer Station Sign

Waterline installation on Waverly Street April 29, 2025

Published: April 28, 2025

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Message from Public Works:

 

**Update 3:30 PM - the work has now been completed and the road is open!

 

**Update - Waverly Street will be closed from the Intersection of Waverly and Ellis St. to the Intersection of Prince William and Waverly St.

 

The public works team will be installing a new waterline to a commercial building on Waverly Street. 

This work will take place tomorrow, April 29, 2025, starting at roughly 8:00 AM.

Traffic Signs will be in place. We do not anticipate any water interruptions. 

Please use caution when traveling through the area.

Proclamation - National Day of Mourning April 28, 2025

Published: April 28, 2025

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Proclamation: pdf National Day of Mourning (34 KB) ,
Province of Nova Scotia, April 28, 2025

See Facebook video post here.

Whereas the people of Nova Scotia have faced profound sorrow in the wake of events that have brought great loss to our communities, and

Whereas we stand united in grief, as families, neighbors, and friends, to honor the lives of those we have lost or injured in workplace tragedies, and to reflect on the resilience and strength of our province, and

Whereas this day serves as a solemn reminder of the need for compassion, kindness, and mutual support in times of hardship, and

Whereas we acknowledge the courage and dedication of those who provided care, comfort, and assistance in these tragic times,

On this day, we encourage all Nova Scotians to pause in reflection, commemorate the lives of those lost, and extend support to those who carry the weight of grief.

Let this day remind us all, employers and employees alike, that workplace safety is very important, and we need to prioritize the health and well-being of workers everywhere. 

Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, _Greg Henley_, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do hereby proclaim this day, April 28, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning in the Town of Oxford

Signed: _Greg Henley_,
Mayor, Town of Oxford