Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality
January 7, 2022, 1:09 p.m.: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, and for the safety of staff and residents accessing our services, please note that our Administration Building located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, and Queens Place emera Centre located at 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool will close today (January 7th, 2022) at 2:00 p.m.
On December 22, 2021, the Municipality signed a long term lease for the remaining vacant space in the Liverpool Business Development Centre with Global Empire Corporation, a teleservices company with call centre contact facilities in 10 countries and 3,000 employees.
Shown above are Mayor Darlene Norman and Company President Moe Nashman getting ready to sign the lease. Also pictured are staff Jenny Rockett, Director of Economic Development and Steve Burns, Manager of Events, Promotions and Sponsorship.
Global Empire has hired several local people to begin the process of fitting up their new space and hiring up to 100 new employees for the new inbound call centre. Applications and interviews are expected to be available on-site mid-January. Keep an eye out for the company’s advertisements.
We are extremely pleased that Mr. Nashman has chosen Queens County to be his only Canadian location!
Mayor Darlene Norman
December 14, 2021, Liverpool, NS: It takes many people with diverse skills to staff a municipality, which includes operations and services ranging from waste management to water treatment, residential care to recreational activities, and planning to plowing. Milestone achievements were recognized with Years of Service Awards at the Region of Queens Municipality’s December 14, 2021 Regular Council meeting.
“Council has a high level of respect for the quality of work and pride that Region of Queens staff put into their work, and they are positive representatives of the Municipality,” said Mayor Darlene Norman. “The years of service awards showcase the commitment of Region of Queens staff to public service. Municipal staff’s dedication is much appreciated by Council and the residents of the Region.”
Sixteen employees were recognized for five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service; those employees represent 210 years of employment cumulatively.
Staff who have reached five years of employment include:
Lawrence Cunningham, Dalton Freeman, Kevin Henderson, TJ Warrington-Joudrey, and Larry W. Whynot.
Ten year milestones were reached by:
Penny Benedict, Jo-Anne Lenethen, and Roslyn Rowter.
Those with 15 years of employment are:
David Benedict, Colin Hartlen, Dana Henley, and Chris Wamboldt.
Wendy Connors was recognized for 20 years of work.
Jamie BeLong, Terri Munroe, and Kevin Weagle were recognized for reaching 25 years to date.
The operations and services provided by the Region of Queens are far reaching, and include departments of Planning, Recreation & Healthy Communities, Finance, Economic Development, and Engineering & Public Works, as well as parks and playgrounds, Queens Place Emera Centre, the Municipal solid waste management facility, water treatment facility, sewage treatment facility, and Hillsview Acres Residential Care Facility. Service Awards are presented each year in December to staff as they achieve five year milestone increments. Years of service for staff employed by either the former Municipality of Queens or former Town of Liverpool prior to the amalgamation are carried forward and added to their employment with the Region of Queens Municipality.
Front row, from left to right – Terri Munroe, Penny Benedict, Roslyn Rowter, and Dana Henley
Back row, from left to right – Jamie BeLong, Colin Hartlen, Wendy Connors, and Kevin Weagle
December 13, 2021: Flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s administration building have been lowered to half mast until Wednesday, December 15, 2021 out of respect for former Municipality of Queens Councillor Diane Coombs, who served our community. For 7 years, from 1987 – 1994, Diane Coombs tirelessly served her community in the role of Municipal Councillor, and during that time served on Council committees such as Hillsview Acres Committee, Queens Association for Supported Living, and several others.
Region of Queens Municipality is grateful for her community service and contributions to the many community organizations on which Diane Coombs volunteered, and extends deepest condolences to her friends and family.
December 9, 2021: As a result of the storm last night/early this morning, Region of Queens’ Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will have delayed openings today. Both facilities will open at 12 noon to allow time for roads to be cleared and snow removal at each site.
Also, please note that waste collection will take place today, as scheduled, although pick up times may be delayed. Please place waste near the roadside, but out of the path of snowplows.
Today is December 6,which is recognized in Canada as National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women. Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre are flown at half mast on December 6 in observance of this day.
It is now 32 years since the mass shooting in which 14 young women were killed and 13 other people were injured at École Polytechnique in Montreal. An armed man separated the women from the men in a classroom and murdered them because they were women. As a result of this violent act, in 1991 (2 years later), the Parliament of Canada declared December 6 to be a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On December 6, people across Canada remember the young women who died that day. Their names were Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colga, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, police services, shelters, and community organizations across Canada have reported a marked increase in calls related to gender-based violence. On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women take a moment to remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and those lost as a result of it. We can help prevent and address gender-based violence by remembering and learning from our past, listening to survivors, and speaking up against harmful behaviour and the misogyny that still exists today.
Learn more here: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – Women and Gender Equality Canada
December 13, 2021: Cowie Well located at 733 Main St., Liverpool has been approved to reopen by Nova Scotia Department of Environment. We appreciate your patience.
December 2, 2021: The Cowie Well located at 733 Main Street, Liverpool, will be closed until further notice. Nova Scotia Department of Environment conducted coliform testing at Cowie Well and produced a failed result. As a result, the well needs to be closed for further testing. If you have recently taken water from the well and are concerned, please dispose of it.
We will notify when Cowie Well is approved to be reopened. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The following rebates, exemptions and grants may help you save money. Check out the links below to see if you qualify. Visit our office at 249 White Point Road for help completing application forms or to have paperwork faxed. This page will be updated often, so check back regularly. If you need assitance completing your application(s), come see us. We are here to help!
Help for Seniors
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors – Applications open now!
Helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes. Rebates are 50% of what you paid on the previous year’s property taxes, up to a maximum of $800. Applications will open from July 2023 – December 2023.
Senior Care Grant – Applications open now!
The Senior Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like snow removal, grocery delivery, lawn care and small home repairs and maintenance).
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
This program helps homeowners pay for home adaptations so seniors with low incomes can stay in their homes independently for longer periods of time. A one-time forgivable grant of up to $3,500 is available.
Help for Low-Income Residents
Low Income Property Tax Exemption – Applications open now!
Exemption of up to $400 for low-income Queens County residents. Eligibility based on total household income. Applications are open from April 2023 – February 2024.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – Program now closed for the 2022 Tax Year
Help with income tax filing, available to low-income Queens County Residents.
Targeted Housing Benefit – Applications available online now!
Do you own your home? Do you spend at least half of your income to run it? You may be eligible for the Homeowner Targeted Housing Benefit—a monthly benefit that makes living in your home more affordable.
Targeted Renters Benefit – Applications available online now!
The Targeted Housing Benefit provides eligible renters with a monthly allowance to help them afford their rent. The benefit you can receive is based on your household size and income, as well as the average market rent in your area.
Home Heating Assistance
HEAT Fund – Applications open January 2024
The HEAT Fund offers assistance of up to $400 for individuals and families in an emergency home heating situation. The criteria has been updated for 2022 so if you did not qualify before, you could qualify now!
Heating Assistance Rebate Program – Applications now open
Helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200.
Housing Assistance
Access-A-Home Program – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
This program provides eligible clients with a non-repayable grant of up to $7,000 to help make their home wheelchair accessible. The amount of the grant varies based on household income.
Disabled Residential Rehabilitation Program – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
This program provides financial assistance up to $16,000 for landlords to modify homes to be more accessible for residents with disabilities OR homeowners who can’t afford to make their homes more accessible for persons with disabilities.
HomeWarming Program – Apply online now!
HomeWarming provides a free home energy assessment, and may provide free energy upgrades based on that assessment, to eligible homeowners. Applications are limited to one per household.
Provincial Housing Emergency Repair Program – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
This program offers financial assistance to homeowners for emergency repairs to their homes. The maximum amount of funding available is a $6,500 grant to help cover the cost of labour and materials.
Small Loans Assistance Program – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
This is a provincially funded program to improve housing conditions by providing low interest loans, up to $20,000, to qualified applicants.
Down Payment Assistance – Call 1 (844) 424-5110 to apply now!
Assists Nova Scotians with modest incomes who pre-qualify for an insured mortgage to purchase their first home. Eligible participants can apply to receive an interest-free repayable loan of up to five per cent of the purchase price of a home.
Click here for information on more programs available through Housing Nova Scotia
Public Notice: Temporary Partial Road Closure
November 22, 2021: On Monday, November 22, Church Street, Liverpool will close between Park Street and Jubilee Street for the continuation of work in the area of Court Street. Detours will be in place. The road closure will continue to be in effect until November 26. We apologize for any inconvenience caused while we complete this necessary infrastructure work.
Hot off the presses and in Queens County businesses soon (and online now!), we’re happy to share the Queens 2021 Wishbook – your local holiday gift guide! Filled with unique gift ideas, events taking place in the community, and much more, the 2021 Wishbook showcases local businesses, community organizations, and the spirit of Queens County.
Click here to view the Wish Book online, or click this link to access an accessible pdf.
As the holiday season approaches, and you flip through the Wishbook, you’ll find all you need for the holidays can be found close to home.
November 8, 2021: At the Council meeting on October 26, 2021, Council approved revisions to Policy 66 Respecting the Appointment of Traffic Authority. Those revisions include reappointing Adam Grant, Director of Engineering and Public Works, as the Traffic Authority for Liverpool, a role he has held since July 16, 2020. Garrett Chetwynd, Assistant Director of Engineering and Public Works, has been designated the alternate to serve as Traffic Authority in Adam’s absence.
Motor Vehicle Act of Nova Scotia requires that each town or former town in Nova Scotia appoint its own traffic authority to enforce certain provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. This appointment is for Liverpool; the traffic authority for all areas outside Liverpool is governed by the Provincial Traffic Authority and their Deputy Provincial Traffic Authorities. Traffic Authority reviews requests for road closures, parades, emergency safety plans as they relate to transportation routes, planned detours, traffic signage, etc.
Contact information:
Adam Grant, Traffic Authority for Liverpool – agrant@regionofqueens.com
Provincial Traffic Authority for requests for areas of Queens outside of Liverpool –
NS Dept. of Public Works, Operations Contact Centre – 1-844-696-7737 or email – tir-occ@novascotia.ca
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