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Nova Scotia Health June 2024 Mobile Clinic Calendar

Published: June 7, 2024

Nova Scotia Health has released its June 2024 calendar. 

Please note that on June 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, there will be a

Park The Buss Mobile Clinic at the Oxford Medical Centre at 111 Medawell St.,

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Crosswalk painting today - June 5, 2024 starting at 9:00 AM

Published: June 5, 2024

The Oxford Public Works Team together with Pat Rushton will be painting crosswalks throughout the town this morning starting around 9:00 AM. Please use caution in the areas being painted to allow the job to be completed fully and safely.

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Waverly Street Water Break June 4, 2024

Published: June 4, 2024
Update 1:59 PM - Water services are now restored. Residents should run their cold water for 10 minutes to help flush the system. Thank you for your patience.
 
Update 1:20 PM - The Public Works team has repaired the leaks and is currently testing the lines. 
 
Update: 11:30 AM - The Public Works Department Team is repairing the leak first detected this morning and it has come to their attention that a new leak has been detected and Public Works will be starting on that leak shortly. Currently, water interruptions will be noticed on James, Smith, Waverly, Water, Ellis, Prince William, and Duke Streets throughout the day.
The Town of Oxford Public Works Department is busy this morning repairing a water leak on Waverly Street. Work started at around 6:50 AM. Waverly Street will be closed from the intersection of Water and Ellis Streets.
Please use caution in this area.
 
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BurnSafe 101

Published: May 29, 2024

The BurnSafe map is your guide to when it's safe to burn in Nova Scotia. Wildfire Season is from March 15 to October 15 yearly. For more information please visit NovaScotia.ca/BurnSafe or phone 1-855-564-2876 to inquire if burning is allowed. The map is updated daily at 2:00 PM. Remember to call or check the map! Fines have increased to $25,000 + HST + Victim Surcharge.

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Little River Road Water Line May 29, 2024

Published: May 28, 2024

The public works team will be placing a new water line on Little River Road starting at 7:30AM tomorrow May 29, 2024.

Traffic signs will be in place, please slow down and use caution in the area.

The following civic addresses will experience water service interruptions throughout the day:

6667 Little River Road

6655 Little River Road

6637 Little River Road

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Town of Oxford Hydrant Flushing May 28, 2024

Published: May 27, 2024
Notice to Oxford Residents and Businesses!
The Town of Oxford Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants tomorrow (May 28, 2024) starting around 7:30 AM. This will be a full-day event occurring throughout town.
This may cause your water pressure to be low at times and possibly cause discolouration. Please share this message with your neighbours, family, and friends.
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Household Hazardous Waste Event June 1, 2024 1:00-2:00PM

Published: May 24, 2024

June 1, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Oxford Transfer Station. Please take a close look at what is accepted and what is not accepted.

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Wildfire Prevention

Published: May 24, 2024

Wildfire Prevention

Nova Scotia is in the heart of wildfire season. Weather is getting warmer and dryer, putting us at greater risk this time of year.

In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are caused by people, so prevention is our first line of defence. Wildfire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s not have another season like last year’s.

Learn about preventing wildfire at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

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Burn restrictions are in place during wildfire season to help protect you and your community. Here’s what you need to know and do:

There is no open fire burning allowed between 8 am and 2 pm because that’s often when the risk of wildfires is greatest. That’s why the BurnSafe map is red during those hours.

Check the map at 2 p.m. daily to see if burning is allowed in your county:

  • Red – no burning
  • Yellow – you can burn after 7 p.m.
  • Green – you can burn after 2 p.m.
  • Fires must be out by 8 am the following day

You also need to check municipal bylaws – if they are stricter, they take precedence over provincial burn restrictions.

Effective May 16, 2024, the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions is $25,000.

Where burn restrictions apply

During wildfire season, burn restrictions apply to domestic open fire burning. This includes: campfires, burn pits, brush burning, backyard fires and bonfires, backyard chiminea and similar appliances.

Effective May 16, 2024, burn restrictions also apply in provincial, municipal or privately-operated campgrounds. National parks are under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada.

Please – follow the daily burn restrictions at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ and don’t start the next wildfire.

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