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Application extended for Hurricane Fiona Assistance Program

Published: January 30, 2023

Deadline Extended to Feb. 24, 2023 - Applications for Disaster Financial Assistance   

Hurricane Fiona was one of the most devastating storms in our province’s history and we know many people are still struggling. The Province of Nova Scotia is working to ensure individuals, businesses and municipalities have the support they need as the clean-up and recovery continues.

The deadline for applications to the Disaster Financial Assistance program has been extended to February 24, 2023. For information and forms: Disaster financial assistance for Hurricane Fiona - Government of Nova Scotia.

January 2023 Crime Stoppers

Published: January 20, 2023

RE: January 2023 Crime Stoppers Month

The theme for Crime Stoppers Month January 2023 will be,

'STAND UP-STAND TOGETHER'

The foundation of Crime Stoppers remains the partnership between the community, law enforcement and media. Crime Stoppers works to educate the public and create awareness of illegal activities to help promote the Canadian values of safety, empowerment, and inclusion.

In these challenging times, Crime Stoppers will continue to provide awareness and education to assist in mobilizing Nova Scotians to report suspicious or criminal activity anonymously making our communities safer. Crime Stoppers stands united in its vigilance against individual and systemic discrimination and racism.

Yours truly,

John O'Reilly, President
Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers

Council gives first reading to three bylaws

Published: January 18, 2023

The Town of Oxford gave the first reading to three bylaws.

Canine Control Bylaw 2022-12-19

Election Deposits Bylaw 2022-12-19-2

Winter Snow Clearing and Parking Bylaw 2023-01-17

Copies of the draft bylaws are available on the Town of Oxford Website under the tab for Bylaws and Policies. They are also available for review at the Town Office located at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford NS.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to Council regarding any of these bylaws, call 902-447-2624 so arrangements can be made before February 17, 2023.

Second reading for each of these three bylaws is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6 pm in Council Chambers located at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford NS.

Town of Oxford citizen Audit Committee Vacancy

Published: January 17, 2023

Are You Interested in Becoming a Member on a Municipal Committee?

The Audit Committee is looking for a citizen member

Financial background is required for this Committee, and you cannot be related to a member of council or to an employee of the municipality.

The Audit Committee provides advice to council on matters relating to audit and financial reporting and on matters relating to the financial sustainability of the Town of Oxford.

As a member of the Audit Committee, you will help to increase both the reliability and credibility of financial reporting, enhance the independence of external auditors, and influence the overall quality of financial reporting, risk management and ethical behaviours of the Town of Oxford.

Download the  pdf Audit Committee Terms of Reference Policy (126 KB) .

Please submit your letter of interest to Linda Cloney, CAO, Town of Oxford via the following options:

Email: Icloney@oxfordns.ca
Phone: (902) 447-2624
Mail: Town of Oxford, ATTN: Linda Cloney, 105 Lower Main Street., Box 338., Oxford
NS. BOM 1PO

New Dream Business Program for NS

Published: January 16, 2023

Thanks to the support of the Provincial Government, another Dream Business Program is again being offered here in Nova Scotia and this time we are offering the participants a chance at winning a $1000 cash prize upon completion of the program!

The Dream Business Program provides those with a business idea valuable tools and resources to help them figure out their business model. Participants will receive 1:1 coaching opportunities and the ability to share ideas, learn from other entrepreneurs, and become part of the Mashup Community, which provides continued support after the Program's completion.

You can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to share any of our posts on your social channels, or if you’d like to reach out to your residents directly, they can find information and register on our website at MASHUP LAB.

Thank you for helping us unleash rural potential by turning dreams into realities!

$2400 Non-Repayable E-Commerce Grant for NS Businesses

Published: January 16, 2023

Industry, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is offering eligible businesses $2,400 non-repayable grant money to adopt e-commerce strategies and grow digitally. This is part of a $4 billion, 3-year program rolling out across Canada. The main eligibility criteria are that: *You’re a registered for-profit company.*You’re a consumer-facing business, which means that your sales are not exclusively business-to-business (you can still sell B2B, just not ONLY B2B)."

Either

A) You have at least one employee (other than an owner) on payroll, who has been on payroll for at least 3 months when you apply.

OR;

B) Your business has generated gross revenue of $30,000 or more during the last 12 months

• You are committed to growing your business through e-commerce for at least 6 months.
• You cannot be a franchise, corporate chain, multi-level marketing company, or real estate brokerage

Funds are readily available, and the application process is quite quick. You apply and – assuming you’re eligible – you have a meeting with an e-commerce advisor to discuss what you’d like to do and how you’d like to spend the money, and then move forward from there.

Apply at Digital Main St.

Grow Your Business Online Grant

• E-commerce Advice & Support
• Up To $2400 To Buy New E-commerce Tools

2023 PVSC Property Assessment Notices

Published: January 11, 2023

The 2023 Property Assessment Notices were mailed on January 9, 2023.  PVSC Assessors are available to discuss assessments and answer any questions.  Property owners are encouraged to review their Property Assessment Notice fully and contact PVSC if they have questions.

Assessors are available to discuss assessments and answer questions:
phone: 1-800-380-7775
email: inquiry@pvsc.ca

Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information, please visit Property Valuation Services Corporation.

Important things to note

• The date for homeowners to appeal is February 9, 2023.
• Assessments are determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC), the independent, not-for-profit assessment authority for Nova Scotia and are based on sales and financial data from the 2021 calendar year, along with the physical state of properties as of December 1, 2022, including new construction, renovations, demolitions, and impacts from Hurricane Fiona.
• Please see the following link to understand your property assessment notice:  Your Property Assessment Notice | Property Valuation Services Corporation (pvsc.ca)
• 2023 Assessment Roll Media Kit - For the 2023 Assessment Roll statistics and annual Assessment Roll highlights package.  Printed copies are also available at the Town of Oxford main office. 

Own property in Nova Scotia?

View your 2023 Property Assessment at www.pvsc.ca.

Special Election Announcement

Published: December 15, 2022

Town of Oxford Election Office Announcement.

As of 5 pm, December 13, 2022, was the deadline to file Candidate papers to run for the vacant seat on Council. There were a small few interested, but no one formally filed papers therefore Council will need to set a new date for a Special Election. The future date for the upcoming election will be announced as soon it is set by Council.