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NS Walks Walk Group Oxford
- Published: May 6, 2024
NS Walks Oxford
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - meet at the Gazebo beside Scott's Independent Grocery. Times are 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Everyone welcome.
Watermain Repair - Crescent Ave - May 7, 2024 8:30 AM
- Published: May 6, 2024
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works Team will be repairing a water leak on Crescent Avenue tomorrow, May 7, 2024, starting at 8:30 AM. The affected areas will be Sunset Avenue and Crescent Avenue.
There is currently no ETA for the time to repair this leak but Public Works will repair the leak as safely and quickly as possible.
Public Works thanks you for your patience.
May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
- Published: May 1, 2024
May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 28 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, the Gaelic language and culture will thrive in Oxford, NS.
THEREFORE, I, Greg Henley, Mayor of Oxford do hereby proclaim May 2024 as "Gaelic Nova Scotia Month" in the Municipality of Oxford, Nova Scotia.
Signed May 1, 2024 by Greg Henley,
Mayor of Oxford, NS.
Nova Scotia Walks Day May 8, 2024
- Published: April 29, 2024
Nova Scotia Walks Day!
Come out on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, for Nova Scotia Walk Day!
The walk starts at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the Oxford Gazebo beside Scott's Independent.
Everyone is welcome!
PHC Mobile Health & Wellness Team
- Published: April 29, 2024
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May 1, 2024 - Understanding Dementia. Springhill Fire Hall.
- Published: April 18, 2024
Educational Event: Understanding Dementia - Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Springhill Fire Hall, 5 Main Street.
Cumberland Public Libraries services restored
- Published: April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024
Together with Mayors David Kogon, Murray Scott and Greg Henley, Cumberland Public Libraries (CPL) Chair Dale Fawthrop is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached on the provision of additional financial resources for Cumberland Public Libraries, for fiscal year 2024/25 resulting in the restoration of all previously provided services at all branches of CPL.
The Municipality of Cumberland along with the Towns of Amherst and Oxford have agreed to provide one time bridge funding in the amount of $ 67,335 for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Government of Nova Scotia has also contributed $37,700, bringing the total to $105,035. The agreement will also see CPL use its internal reserve funds to round out the additional resources being accessed. The reserve transfer requirement is currently estimated to be $55,000.
The additional, one-time municipal bridge funding is being provided in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the municipalities and CPL that details the contributions and commits CPL to restoring the recently announced reduction in library services at a number of branches. As well, the parties have committed to a review of finances, operations and services at CPL, with recommendations for improvements in sustainability due by September 30, 2024.
All parties to the agreement are pleased to have been able to work collaboratively to provide this bridge funding as well as a process which is intended to provide a path to long term, sustainable and affordable core library services in the region. The parties also wish to acknowledge and thank the Province of Nova Scotia for their contribution of bridge funding.
pdf Cumberland Public Library services restored - Joint News Release (111 KB)
Peel Street Water Line Installation April 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM
- Published: April 5, 2024
**UPDATE as of 2:22 PM - Water services are estimated to be restored at 4:00 PM **
The Oxford Public Works Team will be assisting with monitoring water distribution for the private installation of a water pipe on Peel Street starting at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 8, 2024.
As a result of this work, Pugwash Road, Eureka Street, Horton Street, and surrounding areas will experience water disruptions during this time.
There is currently no timeline for the duration of this installation.
Thank you everyone for your patience.