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Virtual Growth Mindset Workshop - Northern Zone NS Health

Published: June 12, 2024

Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team of Nova Scotia Health is hosting a Virtual Growth Mindset Workshop for developing resiliency skills, building self-awareness and emotional intelligence, strategies for overcoming adversities, reframing negative thinking, and finding purpose. Self-care, stress management, prioritizing physical and mental wellness, setting boundaries, and practicing compassion are also discussed.

Workshops are Thursdays: June 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM via Zoom. An invitation is required by emailing NZHWT@nshealth.ca to sign-up.

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Water Main break June 12, 2024 - Water & Rideau St.

Published: June 12, 2024

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

**UPDATE: 4:30PM - Water services have been restored.  Please run the cold water tap to help clear any cloudiness.

**UPDATE: 2:26PM - The leak has been located and repairs are underway**

 

The Public Works team will be repairing a water main break on Main Street at the intersection of Rideau and Main Street.

The following areas and businesses will be affected.


Main street from Hanlon to Water Street.

Ellis Street

Prince William

Rideau Street

Jackson Street

James Street

Water Street

Business affected

Pizza L'amore

Scott's Independent

Post Office

Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Pharma Choice

Oxford Sunset Store

Traffic control will be on site please use caution in the area, Sidewalks in the area will also be closed for the day.

Water leak on Little River Road - June 11, 2024

Published: June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

The Public Works Team will be repairing a water leak on Little River Road this morning starting at 8:30 AM.

Traffic Control and signage will be in place.

Please slow down and drive safe through the area of repair.

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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.,

June 2024

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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