Feb. 14, 2024; 10:50 a.m.: The Winter Storm Warning has ended.  Please use care while post storm clean-up is underway. 

February 13, 2024; 5:15 pm:  Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of southern and eastern Nova Scotia, including Queens County.

Total snowfall is expected in the range of 15 to 25 cm with the highest amounts closest to the Atlantic coast. Northeasterly wind gusts are expected this evening of 60 to 80 km/hr, becoming northwesterly overnight.

Strong winds and fresh snow will likely give whiteout conditions to some areas. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca

In observance of African Heritage month, Region of Queens Municipality is flying the Pan African Flag on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, beginning February 1 and continuing until February 15.

With over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities dating back over 400 years, African Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent – past and present. 

Learn more on the website of African Heritage Month Information Network : http://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/home/ or Nova Scotia’s Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/. 

In the time since the 2024 Property Assessments have been mailed out by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) and received by property owners, Region of Queens Municipality‘s Council members and staff have been receiving questions asking for clarity. To assist property owners, Municipal staff have compiled answers to many of the questions being asked. 

To read the FAQ sheet,  please click this link.

If you have any questions, PVSC is available by calling 1-800-380-7775 or by emailing inquiry@pvsc.ca.

Sealed bids are now being accepted until Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm AST.  Review the following documents for full details.

Notice of Tax Tender

Property Descriptions

Instructions to Bidders

Bid Submission Form

For results of the October 18, 2023 tax sale, please click here.

REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO ANY PURCHASER REGARDING THE FITNESS, GEOGRAPHICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY OF THE LAND (S) OFFERED FOR SALE FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries.  The lands offered for sale ARE BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS ONLY, subject to any estates or interests of the Crown in Right of Canada or the Province of Nova Scotia.

January 2, 2024: As the result of ongoing facility maintenance, the indoor track at Queens Place Emera Centre will be closed from now until end of day on Thursday, January 4 (Tuesday, January 2, Wednesday, January 3 & Thursday, January 4, 2024). We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

January 2, 2024

The parking lot at Pine Grove Park will be closed temporarily the morning of Wednesday, January 3^rd from approximately 7 am to 9 am while maintenance of trees in the area is taking place.

Update: Arena has Reopened for Regular Use

January 12, 2024:  Effective Friday, January 12, 2024, the arena at Queens Place Emera Centre has reopened for regular use.  Staff look forward to welcoming the public back for on ice activities.

To book ice, please contact Judith Mossman, Customer Service Manager, at jmossman@queensplace.ca or 902-354-4422.  The Arena schedule has been updated to reflect all current rentals, and is available on-line: https://www.queensplace.ca/schedules/

Update: Progress on Condenser Replacement and Arena Reopening Date

January 9, 2024: Installation of the ice surface is currently underway at Queens Place Emera Centre, and the arena is scheduled to be open for regular use on Friday, January 12, 2024. The condenser replacement has been completed, and building the ice is the final step to complete prior to opening the arena. 

Thank you to the user groups and the public for their patience and understanding during the closure of the arena while this important project was completed.   Queens Place Emera Centre staff look forward to welcoming everyone back on the ice.

Update: Progress on Condenser Replacement

January 5, 2024: Work to install the new condenser at Queens Place Emera Centre is progressing. In response to the failure occurring before the planned installation of the new unit, Municipal staff were able to react effectively by bringing the contractors involved to the site immediately and commencing the project.

Work began on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, to remove the failed unit and hoist the new stainless steel one into place. At this time, all work to complete the installation has concluded and been commissioned. The refrigeration plant has resumed operation and staff are currently working towards reinstating the arena ice which will take several days. The approaching weather system forecast for Sunday evening/Monday is being monitored closely with consideration made to minimize any impacts the storm may have on the project.

The indoor track will reopen for regular hours Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fitness centre and fitness studio at Queens Place Emera Centre remain in operation.
The re-opening of the arena will be confirmed with posts on the websites and Facebook pages for Queens Place Emera Centre and Region of Queens Municipality.

Public Notice: Arena Temporarily Closed at Queens Place Emera Centre

December 29, 2023: Earlier this week, the condenser at Queens Place Emera Centre began to experience operational issues. Attempts to prolong its operation have been unsuccessful, leaving no alternative but to take it out of service until the new unit can be installed and ice reinstalled.

Effective immediately, all arena activities at Queens Place Emera Centre will be cancelled as a result of the failure of this essential piece of ice making equipment. The original timeline for replacement of the condenser was early in January, and municipal staff are working with the contractor for the replacement to attempt to reschedule that work but will be unable to confirm the new timeline until early in the new year.

The indoor track and all other off ice activities at Queens Place Emera Centre will continue, however, those using the facility may notice cooler temperatures and a change in the humidity in the facility.

When the project is completed and ice is re-installed, notices will be posted on the Queens Place Emera Centre website (www.queensplace.ca), Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com), and on the Facebook pages of each.