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Babysitting Course - Oxford
- Published: December 23, 2024
Babysitting Course - Oxford
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $20.00
Location: TBD
Register Online: YMCA Member Portal
This course prepares youth ages 11-15 with the necessary skills to care for infants, toddlers, and children, including: diaper changes, bottle feeding, basic food prep, basic home safety & first aid, and ideas for games and activities (30ppl max).
Please note: Participants should bring a doll or teddy to practice feeding/holding etc. Lunch is not provided. Reminder we are a nut-free facility.
Watermain Leak Waverly St. December 18, 2024 starting 8 AM
- Published: December 18, 2024
Oxford Public Works Team is repairing another water leak on Waverly Street today December 18th starting at 8:00 AM.
The following areas should expect water service interruptions.
Waverly street
Duke street
Prince William street
James street
Smith street
Lower water street and surrounding areas
Traffic signs will be in place please use caution in the area.
Volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross!
- Published: December 12, 2024
Is giving back to your community one of your New Year's resolutions? The Canadian Red Cross is seeking Emergency Management Volunteers in Oxford!
Help support families and individuals in need by offering care and comfort during times of disaster. Whether you prefer to volunteer locally or beyond, this is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes an impact.
✅ Work with a trained team to respond to emergencies locally or across Canada
✅ Provide essential services like shelter, food, and family reunification
✅ Offer care, comfort, and referrals to those in need
✅ Help manage emergency supplies
✅ Participate in team training and readiness exercises
Learn more and apply today! 🌟
Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect as of Nov 15, 2024
- Published: December 12, 2024
Town of Oxford Winter Parking Restrictions
November 15 - to April 15
Overnight parking is prohibited and Winter parking restrictions for the Town of Oxford are in effect.
Winter parking restrictions also apply during the daytime hours when a snow event is imminent or occurring.
For everyone’s safety, please avoid parking on the side of the streets at any time during this period to allow for timely and sufficient clearing of snow and ice from the traveled portion of roads, streets, and sidewalks.
Parked vehicles on streets interfere with efficient snow removal operations. Vehicles interfering in this process may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Residents are also asked to remove any items that are close to the road that may impede snow removal processes. For example, basketball nets, toys, decorations, piles of fill, etc.
Snow is not to be pushed into the street by homeowners or private contractors while in the process of removing snow from a residence or business.
We thank everyone for their understanding.
Town of Oxford Office Holiday Schedule 2024
- Published: December 12, 2024
Please note the following holiday hours for the Town of Oxford. The Town of Oxford Staff and Council wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season. We will see you in 2025!
Job Opportunity – Licenced Plumber (Specializing in Backflow Prevention)
- Published: December 10, 2024
The Town of Oxford is in search of a licenced plumber, contractor or company who specialized in backflow prevention and is certified in the inspecting and testing of backflow prevention devices to provide annual inspections and testing of backflow prevention devices.
Wage to be negotiated
If you have these skills and are interested in learning more, please contact Linda Cloney at 902-447-2624
2024 10 30 Resolution of Adoption - Council Code of Conduct
- Published: December 10, 2024
Council Resolution - Adopt the Model Code of Conduct for Elected Officials for the Town of Oxford
pdf Resolution (352 KB) (click to view this resolution)
Therefore, be it resolved
Model Code of Conduct for Elected Officials for the Town of Oxford
Moved by Councillor McNutt
Seconded By Councillor Jones
Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Nova Scotia has made the Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials Regulations, N.S. Reg. 220/2024 ("the Regulations"); and,
Whereas municipalities are required to adopt the model code of conduct prescribed by the Regulations on or before December 19, 2024, pursuant to section 4(1) of the Regulations and section 23A of the Municipal Government Act;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Oxford hereby adopt the model code of conduct as set forth in Schedule "A" to the Regulations, which shall be titled the "Code of Conduct for Elected 0fficia Is of the Town of Oxford".
Motion carried
Watermain Repair Pugwash Road tomorrow, Dec 10, 2024
- Published: December 9, 2024
Message from Public Works:
The Oxford Public Works team will be repairing a water main leak on Pugwash Road starting at 8:00 AM on December 10, 2024.
Traffic signs will be posted. Please use caution in the area. A timeline for this repair is unknown at this time
Areas that should expect water service interruptions are as follows:
- Pugwash Road
- Thompson Road
- Peel Street
- Powell Street
- New Hansford Road
- Horton Street
- and surrounding areas