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Proclamation - May 17, 2025
- Published: May 17, 2025
pdf International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia(28 KB)
See Facebook Video and post here.
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;
WHEREAS the Town of Oxford is a municipality open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ2S+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;
WHEREAS, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ people, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are still present in society.
WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Emergence starting in 2003.
WHEREAS there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Emergence in holding this day;
It is resolved to proclaim May 17 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, AND BlPHOBIA and to recognize this day as such.
Date at Oxford, Nova Scotia
This 17th day of May 2025
Greg Henley
Mayor, Town of Oxford
Audit Committee Citizen Member needed
- Published: May 15, 2025
Are You Interested in Becoming a Member on a Municipal Committee?
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The Audit Committee is looking for a citizen member(122 KB)
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The Audit Committee provides advice to council on matters relating to audit and financial reporting and on matters relating to financial sustainability of the Town of Oxford.
As a member of the Audit Committee, you will help to increase both the reliability and credibility of financial reporting, enhance the independence of external auditors, and influence the overall quality of financial reporting, risk management and ethical behaviours of the Town of Oxford.
The Terms of Reference Policy for this Committee can be found on our website at:
Audit Committee Terms of Reference Policy
- Financial background is required.
- Cannot be related to a member of council or to an employee of the municipality.
Please submit your letter of interest to Linda Cloney, CAO, Town of Oxford via one of the following options:
Email: info@oxfordns.ca
Phone: (902) 447-2624
Mail: Town of Oxford, ATTN: Linda Cloney, 105 Lower Main Street., Box 338, Oxford. NS. B0M 1P0
Town Hall Delayed Opening May 13, 2025
- Published: May 12, 2025
Due to a staff meeting the Town Hall will be delayed in opening until around 9:45 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Thank you,
Horton Street Work - Monday May 12, 2025 starting 8:00 AM
- Published: May 9, 2025
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)
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
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!
Lyme Disease Awareness Month - May 2025
- Published: May 1, 2025
Gaelic Nova Scotia Month May 2025
- Published: May 1, 2025