Current press releases are shown below when issued.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER – DISTRICT 7
The Region of Queens Municipality is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Planning Advisory Committee. There is currently a vacancy for a representative Electoral District 7: ALL that district comprising Whiteburne Mines, Westfield, South Brookfield, Pleasant River, Northfield, West Caledonia, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, North Brookfield, New Grafton, Lake Rossignol, Kempt, Kejimkujik National Park of Canada, Hibernia, Harmony Mills, Caledonia, and Albany New. The purpose of the Planning Advisory Committee is to act in an advisory capacity to Council on such matters as: If you are interested in helping to shape…
Notice of Public Hearing: Sale of Municipal Property For Less Than Market Value
SUMMARYRegion of Queens Municipality has been approached to consider transferring responsibility for the below described property at Path Lake to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Under the proposal, stewardship of these beautiful natural spaces would be transferred to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for $1. If the land transfer is approved by Council, the public will still have the same level of access to the Path Lake lands that has historically been enjoyed, including the ability to hunt, fish, and hike on the property. As with any sale or transfer of municipal lands for a price below market value, the…
Notice: Temporary Closure of Hillsview Acres to Non-Essential Visitors
January 2, 2026: Following confirmation today from Nova Scotia Public Health/Department of Health, Hillsview Acres meets the criteria for a confirmed COVID outbreak. The home will be closed to non-essential visitors and masking will be enforced. As always, good hand hygiene practices of washing hands with soap and water and frequent sanitizing are encouraged. Any changes to this status will be relayed on social media and families will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding at this time.
Let’s talk Budget!
Region of Queens Municipality is beginning its budgeting process for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and this is your chance to be involved in helping to shape Council’s investments in your community! Click here to be taken directly to the Budget Survey. Click here to be taken directly to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. ABOUT THE BUDGETRegion of Queens Municipality’s annual budget is divided into two sections: the Capital Investment Plan (or Capital Budget) and the Operating Budget. To view the draft Capital Investment Plan, you can click here. As the draft Operating Budget is developed in 2026, a link to the…
COMING SOON! New All-Way Stop Liverpool, NS
Starting on January 12, 2026, an all-way stop will be in effect at the intersection of Main Street and Old Port Mouton Road in Liverpool, commonly known as Cameron’s Corner. This traffic control change is being implemented to improve the movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area. To help motorists adjust, the new stop signs will be installed with “NEW” placards for approximately 90 days.
Holiday Schedule
Over the holiday season, there are a number of schule changes that residents should be aware of. Please read below for information about waste collection, hours of operation at several Municipal facilities and Christmas tree pick up. All your holiday info, all in one convenient location! Holiday Waste Collection and Hours at Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Holiday Waste Collection Schedule: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day each fall on Thursdays this year. If your collection is scheduled on December 25 or January 1, collection will be on the Friday following the holiday. Please place waste curbside by 8 am….
Notice: Transition to Clear bags for Non Recyclable Waste
** A list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (fAQ’s) about the transition to clear bags and enhanced recycling program has been compiled and is available on our website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/works/waste-management/faq-waste-management/. We want to thank our residents for all the questions and comments we’ve received over the past 24 hours regarding the upcoming changes to solid waste collection. To assist our residents and business owners in understanding the changes, early next week Region of Queens Municipality will be sharing a list of Frequently Asked Questions with detailed responses stemming from the questions we’ve received in our comment section – this will…
UPDATE — Notice: Trail Bed Work Beginning Today – Meadow Pond Brook Trail
December 15, 2025: Heavy equipment is now on site and work to improve the trail bed will begin today on Meadow Pond Brook Trail, located behind the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, to the Hunts Point Trail. The trail will remain open during the work, and users are asked to use caution in the work areas. Preliminary work began on December 11 with cutting back brush along the trail by members of local trails groups Queens County ATV Association and Queens Rails to Trails Association. This project will extend the Trans-Canada Trail as far…
** UPDATE ** Public Notice: Hillsview Acres Home For Special Care Reopens to Visitors
December 22, 2025: The enteric outbreak at Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been declared over/closed by Public Health/Department of Health. All activities at the facility can resume including in-house visiting and all social outings. Thank you to all for your patience during this time. Public Notice: Hillsview Acres Home For Special Care Temporarily Closed to Non-Essential Visitors December 10, 2025: Following confirmation today from Nova Scotia Public Health/Department of Health, Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care meets the criteria for a confirmed enteric outbreak (GI). The Home will be closed to non-essential visitors, masking will be enforced. As…
We Want yOU to Join Our Team! Training opportunities to be a Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor
National Lifeguards and Swim For Life Instructors are NEEDED for Region of Queens Municipality’s seasonal outdoor pools in Caledonia and Liverpool! Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Certification Courses are scheduled this Winter at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Start now and you could be certified and ready to work before Summer 2026! Region of Queens Municipality wants provide support for residents of Queens County to be certified to be swim instructors and/or lifeguards and will pay 75% of Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor registration fees. Contact Meaghan Roberts, Director of Recreation (phone: 902-354-4422, email: mroberts@regionofqueens.com) for information…
