Accessibility Tools

News

Transfer Station Fall Hours start today October 3, 2024

Reminder: The Oxford Transfer Station is now open fall hours on Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

 

Transfer Station Sign

Public Hearing and Special Town Council Meeting Oct 3/24

Please note Oxford Residents and Business Owners, that on Thursday, October 3, 2024, a Public Hearing will take place during a Special Council Meeting beginning at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers.
The Public Hearing is regarding the transfer of Municipal Property located at 177 Lower Main Street to the Oxford Community Centre Association for the establishment of a Community Centre.
 
OCC Hearing

Water Street Storm Drain Repair October 3, 2024

The Public Works team will be repairing a storm drain on Water Street tomorrow, Thursday, October 3, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM.

 

Traffic signs will be in place. Please use caution in the area.

 

notice

NS Health Northern Zone Transporation Services


Public Health can help arrange free transportation to non-urgent healthcare and wellness appointments if you are having trouble getting to your healthcare appointments.

For Transportation Support contact Public Health at (902) 893-5820 or email PublicHealthTransportation@nshealth.ca.

https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/transportation-support-northern-zone

Transportation Services for NZ Health

Town Office closed from 12:00PM to 1:00PM Sept 27, 2024

The Town of Oxford Office will be closed today between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM for lunch due to staff shortage.

 

We will re-open at 1:00 PM.

 

Thank you.

Closed for Lunch 12 1

Oxford Transfer Station Fall Hours Start Oct 3, 2024

The Oxford Transfer Station Fall Hours

 

Start October 3, 2024, and are from:

 

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

 

Transfer Station Sign

SENIORS/LONG-TERM CARE--Community Grants

SENIORS/LONG-TERM CARE--Community Grants to Help Seniors Stay Active, Healthy

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Community groups can now apply for funding to support new projects that help older Nova Scotians stay active and engaged in their communities.

The Age-Friendly Communities Grant program opens for applications today, September 17.

“Seniors are vital members of their communities and important citizens of our province. They contribute so much as volunteers, leaders, mentors, caregivers and more,” said Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. “By supporting projects to create age-friendly communities, this program is helping older Nova Scotians age well and live healthy, active lives.”

The program supports organizations like the BOLD Living Learning Centre in Baddeck, which is using the grant it received to offer wellness, social and educational activities for seniors. The centre is also providing opportunities for seniors and youth to connect, share knowledge and enjoy activities together, including knitting, crocheting, glass painting, gardening, playing games, singing and learning computer skills.

Groups eligible to apply include not-for-profit organizations and co-operatives, municipalities, First Nations communities, universities and not-for-profit post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia. Businesses and individuals are not eligible.

Quotes:
“Our Get and Stay Healthy program has connected our seniors with youth through many activities. We’ve made a strong network with our local school, nursing home, seniors’ housing, and our centre’s seniors’ program. There has been a wonderful transfer of skills and knowledge. Our seniors have also been very active with helping our youth with lemonade stands, cheering at sporting events, and attending educational classes with our youth at the local library.” 
— Jenn Moore, program lead, BOLD Living Learning Centre, Baddeck

Quick Facts:
- applications are open until November 1
- the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program provides grants of up to $25,000 for community-wide efforts to create age-friendly environments and promote healthy aging
- grants are awarded annually
- last year’s grants provided more than $530,000 in funding for 44 community projects across the province

Additional Resources:
More information on the program, lists of past grant recipients and the application form are available at: 
https://novascotia.ca/age-friendly-grant/

BOLD Living Learning Centre: https://boldcentre.ca/

News release – Community Projects to Help Seniors Stay Active: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/06/14/community-projects-help-seniors-stay-active

Action for Health, the government’s plan to improve healthcare: https://actionforhealth.novascotia.ca/

Thompson Road water main repair September 25, 2024

**UPDATE 11:45 AM - water leak has been repaired and water services have been restored **

The Oxford public works team has scheduled a water main leak repair on Thompson Road for tomorrow September 25, 2024, starting at 7:30 AM.

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

The following areas will expect water interruptions

Thompson Road
Pleasant Street
Stanley Street
And surrounding areas

water main break