2:53 p.m., Feb 6, 2023:  The repair has been completed to the leak in the water line on Millard Ave., Liverpool and the water has been turned back on.

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February 6, 2023: Municipal Staff are currently working to repair a water leak on Millard Ave., Liverpool. This has resulted in a loss of water for properties on that street, and may result in cause loss of water pressure and discoloured water in the surrounding area.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

February 3, 2023:  Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning, in effect from Friday evening, February 3,  through to Saturday afternoon, February 4.  Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.

The warning states that: An arctic airmass will combine with strong and gusty northwest winds to give bitterly cold conditions by tonight. Windchill values of minus 35 to minus 43 are expected to develop late night and will persist into Saturday morning before beginning to moderate Saturday afternoon as temperatures warm up.

Please stay safe!  There are a number of things to watch for when there is extreme cold: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

People are advised to seek shelter, cover up and/or dress warmly and in layers. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.  More information is on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/staying-warm-in-winter.asp. 

For more information about the Extreme Cold Warning: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns4

 Warming Centres/Shelters

Locally, there are some areas that the public can access to get warm during this extreme cold period (please check back.  As more information is received, we will update the list).

• Queens Place Emera Centre (50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool) is open extended hours as a Warming Centre. With the forecasted bitterly cold windchill values for Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5 for our communities, the public are welcome to warm up at Queens Place Emera Centre. Open hours: Friday, February 3 – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, February 4 – 8 a.m – 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 5 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• North Queens Fire Station (Hwy. 8, Caledonia) will be open as a warming centre 8am -9 pm Saturday due to the cold temperatures. If you need assistance or need help before or after the posted times contact chief Wolfe at (902)682-7277.

• Liverpool Fire Department (520 Main St., Liverpool) is offering a Warming Shelter. The Warming Shelter will be open from 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3 through to 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 5. All are welcome.

• UPDATE: Port Medway Fire Department (66 Long Cove Rd., Port Medway) is open as a warming centre during the power outage on Saturday, February 4, 2023, until the morning of Feb. 5 as many remain without power in the area.

• UPDATE: Greenfield & District Fire Hall (Medway River Road, Greenfield) is available to open as a warming centre for those in the area without power. Please call 902-685-2376 to arrange a time to go. It is a place to charge devices, shower, or to get warm.

• UPDATE: West Queens Recreation Centre (Riverhead Road, Port Mouton) is available to open as a warming centre for those needing a place to warm up. Please call Roberta at 902-350-2187.

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting regularly scheduled for February 6, 2023 has been re-scheduled to Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool.

posted: Febraury 1, 2023

February 1, 2023: 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/african-heritage-month

January 19, 2023, 3:43 p.m.: Waste collection scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2023, affecting Brooklyn and Beach Meadows, has been postponed as a result of the weather forecast.

Waste collection scheduled for January 20, will now be collected on Saturday, January 21. Please ensure that all waste is at the curb by 8am.

A short time ago, I was notified of vandalism at the Visitor Information Centre in Liverpool. Vandalism, including damaged windows and spray painted hateful words targeting 2SLGBTQ+ communities, was very upsetting to say the least. This was an act of hatred. Sadly, these actions cause hurt to our communities and 2SLGBTQ+ people as a whole far beyond the cost of paint and glass.

Queens County prides itself in being safe and open to all residents, and Region of Queens Municipality has prioritized Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in its work as a government and service provider.

As your Mayor, I personally condemn these actions and believe there is no place for this type of hatred and ignorance in our County. I will always stand for equal treatment of 2SLGBTQ+ people, and I am confident that people from all over Queens County do too.

Queens RCMP have been advised of this vandalism and are investigating.

Sincerely,
Mayor Darlene Norman

** UPDATE: Dec. 30, 2022, 7:45 p.m.: The water disruption that occurred earlier today, December 30th, in Brooklyn and parts of Liverpool has been repaired.

Utility customers may continue to experience discoloured water for a period of time- running your cold water tap for a few minutes typically resolves this. If your water is still not clear, wait and trying running your tap again a few hours later. Customers may also have lower than normal pressure- cleaning your faucet aerators can typically resolve this.

Should you still be having issues after exhausting the above, it is recommended to contact a licensed plumber.
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Friday December 30, 2022 – Public Works staff are responding to a water leak at the intersection of Market St and Henry Hensey Dr., Liverpool.

Water service will be disrupted to utility customers from Town Bridge to Brooklyn this afternoon until the repair is complete. At this time the duration of the disruption is unknown.

As a result, Henry Hensey Dr will be closed to West bound traffic near Town Bridge. Loss of water pressure and discoloured water may be experienced by all users on the municipal system.