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Hurricane Fiona Disaster Financial Assistance

Published: September 26, 2022

HURRICANE FIONA/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE - Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage

Nova Scotians can apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona starting today, September 26, 2022.

The Province’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program is designed to help Nova Scotians, municipalities, small businesses, and not-for-profit groups get back on their feet after a major storm or natural disaster. Not all disasters are covered by private insurance, and this program helps those whose losses are not insurable.

Types of losses can include structural damage to homes and damage to uninsurable items like basic household goods and appliances, such as washers, dryers and furnaces. The program covers up to $200,000 in uninsurable losses per household, small business and not-for-profit group.

“It’s a stressful time for Nova Scotians as we continue to assess and dig out from the damage caused by hurricane Fiona,” said John Lohr, Minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office. “We’ve got a ways to go before things are back to normal, but this is a step in the right direction.”

For additional information or questions regarding the DFA Program for Hurricane Fiona, please call 211.

Residents are asked to continue to assess the damage, keep all receipts and take pictures and video, as well as work with their insurance companies.
The government continues to post updates on the hurricane recovery effort at: https://novascotia.ca/alerts/

Quick Facts

Disaster financial assistance does not replace private insurance and only uninsurable damage is eligible
People who are not sure if their insurance covers the damage should contact their insurance broker or company, or the Insurance Bureau of Canada at 1-844-227-5422. 

The disaster financial assistance application includes a form to be filled out by the applicant’s insurance company confirming that insurance was not available for losses.

Go to Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage for more information.

Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey

Published: September 26, 2022

The Town of Oxford – Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey 2022 has been developed by the Policing Services Review Committee of Oxford, NS to allow for important feedback from its residents (both homeowners and tenants) on the current policing services.  As this questionnaire is specific to Oxford residents only, we recommend that if you do not live in the community, please refrain from completing this survey.  Your information is kept confidential, and we do not ask for any personal information. The survey will be used in upcoming meetings to help shape any future recommendations on policing services for the Town of Oxford.  We thank you for your time in completing this survey!  The survey will also be available in paper format at the Oxford Town Office and at the Oxford Library.

Town of Bursary - for NSCC Students

Published: September 26, 2022

NSCC Student Awards

For Students attending the NSCC, this Town of Oxford Bursary is now open till October 19, 2022. Don't miss out, be sure to apply.

Town of Oxford Bursary

Open to full and part-time students enrolled in any year of study in any program offered at the Cumberland Campus.

Students must demonstrate

• Financial need
• Leadership in the community through extra-curricular activities and/or volunteerism
• Good academic standing
• Preference will be given to residents of the Town of Oxford

About the donor

NSCC is pleased to offer this award on behalf of the Town of Oxford.

Award

2@ $1,250

Deadline

10/19/2022

Supplemental Questions

1. For this award, preference will be given to applicants who are residents of the town of Oxford. Please indicate if you meet this preferred eligibility requirement.

2. Community Involvement Essay

To support your application, you have been asked to complete this essay question. While there is no minimum length, we would ask that you answer all parts of the question fully to the best of your ability, in paragraph or point form.

Provide a summary of your participation in extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer work and/or community involvement. Please include the names of organizations, the time periods in which you were involved, and a description of your duties for each activity.

Council Meeting Postponed to September 27 at 6 pm

Published: September 26, 2022

Oxford Town Council Meeting is postponed to Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6 pm.

This meeting will be livestreamed to Facebook and open to everyone to view.

A link to the Council Package will be added to this post at a later time today.

Town of Oxford now has power, Comfort Centre is CLOSED

Published: September 26, 2022

The Town of Oxford is happy to say we now all have power!

That being said, the Comfort Centre at the Oxford Fire Hall is now closed. Thank you to all of those that volunteered to help with the Comfort Centre, it was greatly appreciated by many. More than 300 people stopped in over the weekend, that shows how important services like a Comfort Centre is to a Community.

We couldn't do it without volunteers!!! Thank you.

Town of Oxford and Oxford Public Works Celebrate a *new* Van

Published: September 14, 2022

!!Good News!!

The Town of Oxford and Oxford Public Works is celebrating this week with the acquisition of the new to us 2016 GMC van!

Household Hazardous Waste Events Fall 2022

Published: September 14, 2022

Saturday, September 17th

• Parrsboro Public Works Garage: 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
• Pugwash Transfer Station: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
• Oxford Transfer Station: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
• Springhill Community Centre (overflow parking lot): 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 24th

• Amherst Fire Hall Parking Lot 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

What's Accepted

• Acids
• Aerosols
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• Gasoline
• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Pool cleaners
• Propane tanks 

What's Not

• Explosive waste
• PCB containing products
• Pathological & radioactive waste

Reminders

NO COMMERCIAL WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED

Leftover paint must be taken to your local ENVIRO-DEPOT (if the can is rusted or dented bring it to the event).

Foundry St. watermain repair Thursday September 15, 2022

Published: September 14, 2022

The public works team will be fixing a watermain break on Foundry Street Thursday, September 15, 2022, starting at 8:30 am. Affected areas will be upper Foundry Street from civic address 14-299 Foundry Street. Along with this water break, we will be training new staff so this water break fix could take a bit longer than normal. Thank you for your patience.