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Revisions to the Preliminary List of Electors 2024

Published: July 31, 2024
Town of Oxford
NOTICE
 
REVISIONS TO THE PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS
 
Municipal and School Board Elections October 19, 2024
 
The preliminary list of electors (voter’s list) has been prepared for the upcoming elections. The Revising Officer may make additions or corrections to the list upon application. Electors may find out if they are on the list of electors by:
 
Contacting the Returning Office to set up an appointment for confirmation by phone
(902)-216-1227 or email elections2024@gmail.com.
 
Note: You will be asked for your name, proof of address, and date of birth
 
Meenakshi, Returning Officer
105 Lower Main Street, Oxford.
Office Hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (by appointment only)
902-216-1227 / elections2024@oxfordns.ca
 
Qualifications to Vote (to be an elector on the voter’s list) in the Municipal Election:
 
  • Must be a Canadian Citizen
  • Must be 18 years of age by October 10, 2024
  • Must be a resident of Nova Scotia since April 9, 2024
  • Must reside in Oxford before October 10, 2024
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Be tick aware!

Published: July 25, 2024
Be tick aware!
 
Here are some steps that people can take to protect themselves, especially in grassy, wooded, or shrub-covered areas:
• Apply insect repellents containing DEET or Icaridin to exposed skin and clothes. Follow directions on the package carefully. Infants under the age of six months should not use these products.
• Wear light colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants, closed-toed shoes, and tuck shirts into pants and pant legs into socks.
• Keep lawns mowed short.
• Put playground equipment in sunny, dry places away from wooded areas, yard edges, and trees.
• Check your whole body for ticks when possible (especially armpits, ears, knees, hair, groin) and take a bath or shower within two hours of coming indoors. This makes it easier to find ticks and washes away loose ones.
• Clothing is available that is treated with Permethrin (a chemical repellent) can protect against ticks and mosquitoes for those 16 years of age and older. This clothing is not available for those under 16 years of age in Canada.
What do I do if I find a tick on me/my child?
If you find a tick on your body, remove it as soon as possible to lessen the risks of infection. Here’s how to remove them safely:
• Carefully grasp the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible.
• Gently and slowly pull the tick straight out. Don’t jerk, twist or squeeze it.
• Clean and disinfect the site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
eTick.ca is a free service that can identify the type of tick usually within 24 hours. Though Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in Nova Scotia are transmitted by the blacklegged (deer) tick, not all black-legged ticks carry disease and not all blacklegged ticks have black legs.
For more information on tick-borne diseases, please visit:

Notice of Publication - Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024

Published: June 13, 2024

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Notice of Publication

Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 was approved by Council on June 12, 2024, and is in effect as of the date of this publication, June 13, 2024.

The purpose of this bylaw is to give the Town of Oxford the option to enter alternative voting methods in future elections.
Copies of the Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 may be inspected at the Town Hall, 105 Lower Main Street, during regular business hours. The Bylaw may also be viewed on the Town’s website at www.oxfordns.ca

Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone (902) 447-2624
lcloney@oxfordns.ca

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.

June 2024 Virtual Mindset workshop

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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