The Queens Place Walking Trail will be closed to the public from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 2025, to accommodate the installation of underground communication and power lines to the new Long Term Care Facility, Queens Home for Special Care.
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Update Monday, May 5, 2025; 3:50 pm
The Queens Place Walking Trail will be closed to the public from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Saturday, May 17, 2025, to accommodate the installation of underground communication and power lines to the new Long Term Care Facility, Queens Home for Special Care.
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Monday, May 5, 2025
The Queens Place Walking Trail will be closed to the public from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 2025, to accommodate the installation of underground communication and power lines to the new Long Term Care Facility, Queens Home for Special Care.
May 12, 2025: Please note that the Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been declared officially out of the outbreak of April 30. No further masking required.
Just a gentle reminder: if anyone is exhibiting cold/flu symptoms or feeling unwell to delay visiting until feeling better.
April 30, 2025: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care currently has a respiratory virus outbreak. The home will be closed to non-essential visitors until the outbreak is declared over by Nova Scotia Public Health. When Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been cleared to re-open, there will be a post made on the Region of Queens website and social media pages.
We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
May 6, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has hired a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). At the Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Council unanimously approved the appointment of Willa Thorpe as its new CAO, effective June 16, 2025.
“Willa rose to the top of a highly competitive field of candidates due to her specialized expertise in leading a high functioning organization. She is well equipped to be our CAO, with progressive accumulated experience as a leader in various organizations, and in the volunteer and public sectors, much of which is in Municipal government,” said Scott Christian, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “The obvious next step in her career is to be a CAO; our Council is confident Willa is the staff leader we need to guide the Municipality to be a progressive community that Council, staff, and the whole community can be proud of. She will support our organization to provide the level of service to our residents that they deserve.”
Highlights of Thorpe’s related experience include 20 years of senior leadership experience, over 10 of those years in local government, most recently as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture at the City of Port Alberni, BC. She has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, as well as a Masters in Leadership, a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Health Studies degree, and a Board Certified Coach designation.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Region of Queens Municipality and can’t wait to get started working alongside staff and Council to progress the municipality’s strategic goals and objectives,” said Thorpe. “As a long-time resident of small waterfront cities, I’m excited to settle into Queens County and immerse myself in the community.”
Mayor Christian and Region of Queens Municipality’s Council members are excited to welcome their new CAO, with Christian saying that, “Willa demonstrated throughout the selection process that she will not only be a strong leader for the staff, and a valuable support for Council, but she is also committed to being “in” the community by getting involved, engaged, and living here in Queens. Willa is an active volunteer, a coach, an engaged community member, and values giving back to her community. Council is proud to have her join Region of Queens Municipality.”
Since January 2025, the CAO position has been held by Interim CAO Dan MacDougall, who was contracted to assist Region of Queens Municipality’s Council with the operations of the municipality as well as to assist in the search for a new CAO.
“While we are excited to have Willa joining the team, I would be remiss to not take this opportunity to also note Council’s gratitude to Interim CAO Dan McDougall. Dan’s experience, breadth of municipal knowledge and strong leadership skills have moved Council’s goals forward, he has been a positive support for municipal staff over the past few months. The best interests of the Municipality and our residents have been his priority. Thank you, Dan,” said Mayor Christian.
Thorpe will serve as Region of Queens Municipality’s sixth permanent CAO since amalgamation 29 years ago.
The Beach Volleyball Court located on the grounds of North Queens Aquatic Centre, has opened for the season! If you are planning an event there, please complete the Request for Facility Use Form ( click here for the webpage) and send the completed form to publicworks@regionofqueens.com
The net is up, lines are down, and the sand has been thoroughly checked for hazards (and weeded) – thank you to our Municipal staff for their care in this!
Recently, discarded sharps (used needles) have been found in shrub gardens on Market Street when staff were spring cleaning in Liverpool. They also discovered drug paraphernalia on Henry Hensey Drive. Region of Queens Municipality reminds park users to remain on the trails when using parks, and to be aware of your surroundings and those of children and pets. Keep safety in mind.
The Municipality has properly disposed of the sharps and illegal drug item that were found and would like to take this opportunity to remind the public if you find sharps in our parks, graveyards or public areas please call 902-354-7170 to report the location and municipal staff will safely and properly dispose of them.
There are safe ways to dispose of used sharps, and disposing of them in other ways puts other people, pets, and wildlife at risk of injury. Used sharps (syringes, needles, and lancets) can be harmful if they are not handled and disposed of properly. Nova Scotians can access a proper container for disposing of sharp needles in a safe manner, at no cost. Once the container is full, it can be returned to the local pharmacy.
DO NOT put needles, syringes, or lancets into plastic bottles or jugs,
DO NOT put needles, syringes, or lancets in garbage or recycling bags,
DO NOT flush needles, syringes, or lancets down the toilet,
On behalf of The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality, I would like to say that our hearts go out to the Filipino community in the wake of the tragic event during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver this weekend.
Across Canada, and here in Queens County, the effects of devastating act have been felt. The Region of Queens Municipality is a welcoming community and will continue to welcome and embrace all. As a sign of respect and support, the flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Municipal building will continue to fly at half mast until sunset on April 29.
A sure sign that spring and summer have arrived (well, aside for the warm weather and sunny days!) is that earlier today, the MOBI mat was installed at Beach Meadows Beach!
Thank you to Municipal staff on our groundskeeping team for their work in installing it.
On a sunny day like today, having the MOBI mat in place helps to ensure that anyone can access the cool ocean breezes, beautiful view, and get a dose of Vitamins D and Sea 😉 at Beach Meadows Beach! The MOBI mat is located at Boardwalk 2, and goes from the boardwalk to near the hard sand.
As well, the washroom/changeroom facility at Beach Meadows Beach is open, and having a washroom onsite makes it easy to linger longer at the beach.
The Special Council meeting has one item on the agenda: 2025 -2026 Budget Deliberations. Topics to be reviewed include: * Overview * Capital Improvement Plan * Water Utility * Wastewater/Sewer * Solid Waste (Landfill, recycling, organics) * Transportation Services * Roads & Streets
The meeting will be in person, in Council Chamber at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, or watch the live stream on Facebook page or the our YouTube channel. the agenda is online, click here.
A second Special Council meeting has been scheduled at 6 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025 to discuss the remaining items. If required, a third Special Council will be held May 6, 2025 at 6 pm regarding budget deliberations.
Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has started its budget discussions for the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year. Residents are invited to attend to learn about the budget process, and where Council is considering making investments in the coming year.
Thursday April 24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Staff present draft budget to Council. Discussion of preliminary draft.
Monday, April 28, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Discussion of preliminary draft.
Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (if required) – Discussion of preliminary draft.
It is anticipated that Council will vote on the final budget at the Regular Council meeting to be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (subject to change).
The meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Region of Queens Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS and live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. All are welcome to attend.
April 11, 2025: Are you looking for a meaningful may to make a difference in the community? The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking one volunteer as the Minister of Justice’s appointed member on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Police Advisory Board (PAB).
Applying is easy – log in with your My NS account (or create one), then fill in your profile page, upload a resume or any other pertinent information that may help your application by showing your experience and skills, then click on “My Current Opportunities”, select “Police (RCMP) Advisory Boards” from the list, and click on “Apply to the ABC”. Click this link for the Police Advisory Board information/application page of the Provincial website: https://novascotia.ca/apps/abc/BoardProfile.aspx
Among the qualifications to be selected for a PAB are:
Residence in the municipality served by the board; knowledge of community issues; of a good character; willingness to make a commitment of time and effort to carry out advisory board responsibilities.
Must take an oath of Office or affirmation.
Must consent to criminal and background checks. A record of conviction will not necessarily result in ineligibility, taking all circumstances into account.
Applicants should have experience with, or a willingness to learn about, working with diverse communities and vulnerable populations.
Appointments are for a 3 year term, and the PAB meets at least 4 times a year at meetings held in Queens County. Region of Queens Municipality’s Police Advisory Board is a 7-member board.
Police Advisory Boards are in municipalities policed by the RCMP, and the Board provides civilian governance on issues relating to law enforcement, maintaining law and order, and crime prevention in the municipality. The board provides direction, organization, and policy required to maintain an adequate, effective, and efficient police department, while ensuring that community needs and values are reflected in policing priorities, objectives, goals, programs and strategies.
April 9, 2025: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has received confirmation from Public Health and the Minister of Health that the enteric outbreak was declared closed/over, effective April 7, 2025. We thank you for your patience and understanding during the time of the closure and welcome you back to visit the residents.
Public Notice: Hillsview Acres Home For Special Care Temporarily Closed to Non-Essential Visitors
March 25, 2025: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has a confirmed enteric outbreak. The home will be closed to non-essential visitors until further notice. When Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been cleared to re-open, there will be a post made on the Region of Queens website and social media pages.
We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Internal renovations to convert a vacant space into a dynamic location for the library are complete at the Liverpool Business Development Centre at 54 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool. External works to the facade and parking are still to come.
Ceremonial Opening was held on 5th April, 2025
A crowd came out to hear speeches, watch the ribbon be cut and enjoy the accessible and fun space inside with refreshments. South Shore Public Libraries posted photos from the event on their social media.
February 21, 2025:Opening Day is Saturday, February 22, 2025.
The following information is from South Shore Public Libraries regarding the upcoming opening of Thomas H. Raddall Library:
We are THRILLED to announce that the new Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool will open at its new location at 54 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool – this Saturday morning at 10 am! We’re sure you’re going to be thrilled too when you step inside the beautiful and bright space.
The Library is open 6 days a week, the same hours as the previous location: Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4. Free transportation is available between the Liverpool Farmer’s Market and Library every Thursday 10-1 in partnership with QCT. The grand opening with ribbon cutting, cake, and more will be April 5.
February 7, 2025: With the opening of the library getting ever closer, there are a few more photos to share. Opening details will be posted on the South Shore Public Libraries website or Facebook page once all is in place for them to open in the newly renovated space. We will share the details that they provide here on the website as well as on Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page, to help spread the word.
This morning, the library sign was put in place near the entrance.
This shelf contains some of the many books on hold for library users. Until the library opens, those who have received an email from SamePage that there is a hold ready for you to pick up at the Thomas H. Raddall Library. Pick-up times at the new location at 54 Harley Umphrey drive are on Friday, Feb. 7 from 10am – 4pm, Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10am – 4 pm, or Sunday, Feb. 9 from 12 noon – 3pm.
This service is for picking up items on reserve only, there is no browsing at this time. Once you are at the library, proceed to the checkout desk and ask for your hold. Bring your returns to the book drop or keep them until the library reopens.
January 21, 2025: The renovations and set up of the library are nearing completion, and it is exciting that it will soon be open. Pending internet connection and approval of occupancy permits, the library is expected to be open by the end of January. Please check back for more updates, or refer to the South Shore Public Libraries website or Facebook page, as they will be providing information on the opening date as well.
For comfort and ease of use, there are adjustable height computer stations.
If you enjoy library programs, you will be using these spaces often – this is a view of double programming rooms.
Acoustic tiles make a fun and useful design feature as well as reducing noise … play a game of chess!
This is a privacy pod – a space that can be used when library users need a quiet place for an online meeting, or perhaps a job interview or online appointment, or anything else that requires a bit of privacy.
The small meeting room is ideal for small groups to have a meeting or for a few people to collaborate.
There’s comfy chairs for reading located near the stack, and you can see the children’s space located in the background. There’s another opportunity to make needed acoustic tile a fun and useful design element with a game of tic tac toe!
Not only is the children’s programming area bright, colourful and cozy, it also has a cheery wall mural!
The program room for cooking and messy programs has been complete. It is a large bright area with lots of natural light.
A new emergency exit has been made.
January 6, 2025: Progress continues as the items from the former location of the library are moved into their new location, and new furnishings arrive and are place. This week, some final items are being worked on, including ductwork for the HVAC system, sprinklers, electricity to front desk, hanging wall sconces and exit lights, plumbing hook-ups, and cuts through exterior concrete walls for the new fire exit, book return and stove vent.
The kids area is being set up, and will be receiving more fun items!
Modular walls have been delivered and are being installed this week.
The folding wall that divides the program areas is installed on a new beam to carry its weight of over 2,000 pounds.
Who doesn’t love a comfy chair to curl up and read, or to chat with friends? The green and blue lounge chairs in the photo will be located to walls when the taller ‘lounge circle’ chairs arrive.
Stacking program chairs have arrived (and if you look carefully, you will see some new art work and other work/task chairs in background).
December 17, 2024: Today is the beginning of Moving Week! Furnishings and books have been moved into the newly renovated library space. Shelving the books will begin soon.
December 13, 2024: Work is advancing well, and soon books and other items will begin moving into the new location. Renovations are well underway, and the space is looking “move in ready”.
The existing door is being replaced by a wider, power operated door.
The new folding acoustic wall hangs from a new beam and will divide the two large program rooms.
A new large fridge, stove and range hood have arrived in the new ‘messy & cooking’ program room.
The main area has received all new LED ceiling lights, has been cleared and carpet cleaned, READY TO RECEIVE all the shelving and boxes of books next week!
December 4, 2024: Work is progressing, and spaces are much more defined with some walls in. Kitchen Cabinetry arrived and is installed in the ‘messy program’ space (for Slime Time and Bread Club!). A bank of powder rooms are being completed including a children’s and a universal washroom.
Some furniture has arrived such as these comfy chairs!
The internal entry vestibule has been created with a window for visibility to and from the main space.
Doors have been hung – some with fire-rated glass, some with user indicators. Fire safe glass has been installed and privacy film in some cases.
The door to the washrooms is now in place, beyond which is a bank of several washrooms.
Commercial grade, non-slip flooring has been laid in the washrooms, storage, entry and messy/cooking program room. Also shown are new outlets.
Cabinetry has been assembled and is being installed in the programming spaces.
October 18, 2024: The walls are going up! This includes existing walls to the roof for a full fire break between occupancies. Electricals are being wired & plumbing fixtures are being plumbed. The modular walls and privacy booth have been ordered. Art work is being being developed with local artists.
October 10, 2024: Click here for a pdf of the blueprint of the layout for the renovated space.
October 3, 2024: The exterior of the building got a good scrubbing and a ramped sidewalk with tactile indicators at a drop off zone. The new, wider power-operated entry door has been ordered and a canopy has been engineered. Accessible parking spaces will be allocated in the parking lot, near the library entrance.
The new washroom and storage area has had new plumbing and dividing walls installed. There will be 5 individual powder rooms, one with a child’s toilet, plus a large Universal Washroom.
