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Information Communication Standard Development Committee

Published: March 4, 2024

Information and Communication Standard Development Committee: Call for Members

Help Make Communications in Nova Scotia More Accessible 

Invitation to apply in ASL 

Reminder: Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Advisory Board is seeking members for the Information and Communications Standard Development Committee.

The committee will help the Board make recommendations to the Minister of Justice on a standard to prevent and remove barriers to communications for people with disabilities. This standard will help people with disabilities access information. 

For example, there may be recommendations about getting information in print or online (digital), training about accessible communications, plain language formats so that information is easy to understand the first time it is read or heard, and how to make sure information and communication is accessible with commonly used assistive technologies.  

Information about the committee and how to apply can be found in English, ASL and French on the Accessibility Directorate website.

Committee Member Criteria 

The Accessibility Advisory Board is looking for applications from people who are: 

• interested in sharing their knowledge and experience about information and communications
• people with disabilities
• representatives of organizations serving people with disabilities
• representatives of organizations that could be affected by the standard, such as businesses, libraries, museums, schools, and municipalities. 

Apply and Share 

The Board welcomes all applications. Please share this invitation with anyone you think would be interested in being a member of the committee.

The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024. 

Contact Us 

Please contact Lisa Jacobs at the Accessibility Directorate (Lisa.Jacobs@novascotia.ca) if you would like assistance applying or sharing this invitation.  You can also contact the Directorate by email at: accessibility@novascotia.ca  or by telephone at: 902-424-8280

Flooding concerns close Water Street at 2:45 PM Feb 29/24

Published: February 29, 2024

The Town of Oxford Public Works Department is actively monitoring the water levels. If you see any additional localized flooding please call 902-397-3002. We are monitoring the ballfield, Lower Main Street, and Little River Road currently. Meadow Lane is currently the only closed road to local traffic. Please continue to monitor this post for additional information and updates on possible additional closures.

**UPDATE** - At 2:45 PM Water Street will be closed from the intersection of Waverly and Water Street to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Water Street due to the flooding.

Call 902-397-3002 if you see localized flooding

Published: February 27, 2024

Message from Public Works:

With the predicted rain and winds forecasted Wednesday night into Thursday, the Oxford Public Works Department asks that if you see any localized flooding to call (902) 397-3002.

Thank you.

Water repair corner of Stanley St and Thompson Rd. Feb 27/24

Published: February 26, 2024

Update: The leak has been located and repairs are underway. Estimate 2:00 PM for services to be restored.

Message from Public Works:

The Oxford Public Works Team will be repairing a water main leak on the corner of Stanley Street and Thompson Road starting at 8:00 AM tomorrow, February 27, 2024.

The following streets should expect water service interruptions.

Thompson Road

Stanley Street

Waterloo Street

Pleasant Street

Thank you all for your patience.  Please slow down and use caution in this area.

Letter of support for Rylin Adams Baseball Sponsorship

Published: February 16, 2024

Letter of support for Rylin Adams Baseball Sponsorship 2024

Below is a letter of support for Rylin Adams, Cumberland County player representative for Team Canada in the 14U division for the Caribbean Goodwill Tournament in Matanzas, Cuba.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated and details are included in the letter on how you can support Rylin Adams in his endeavors.

For additional information, please call the President & founder, Dennis Woodworth at (902)541-0889 or email denniswoodworth@gmail.com.

Employment Opportunity - Returning Officer for 2024 Election

Published: February 12, 2024

The Town of Oxford is requesting proposals from individuals to act as its Returning Officer (RO) for the 2024 Municipal Election.

The RO is responsible for the preparation and delivery of the municipal election in accordance with the Nova Scotia Municipal Elections Act.

Individuals must include in their proposal their fee for this service and provide a resume indicating education, qualifications, and any experience with regard to elections (municipal, provincial and/or federal). Information on the duties of a Returning Officer can be obtained at the Town Hall, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday – 9 am – 4 pm, or by viewing the Nova Scotia Elections Act.

Proposals will be accepted until 4 pm on Friday, February 23, 2024.

The Town of Oxford reserves the right to accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the Town.

Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Oxford
lcloney@oxfordns.ca
902-447-2624
105 Lower Main Street
PO Box 338
Oxford, NS
B0M 1P0

Town Hall closed today between 12:00 and 1:00 PM

Published: February 7, 2024

The Oxford Town Hall will be closed today between 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM today.

We will re-open at 1:00 PM.

February 6, 2024 - DELAYED OPENING

Published: February 6, 2024

Good morning,

The Oxford Town Hall will be delayed in opening until 10:00 AM until our entrances have been cleared.

Thank you.