Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Notice of Intent to Consider Second Reading – Bylaw 14: Tax Exemptions
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council for Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 14 – Tax Exemptions, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: A bylaw to grant, regulate, and annually review municipal property tax exemptions for specified non-profit organizations and institutions within the Region of Queens Municipality. A copy of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, during the regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Brooklyn Area Rate Public Meeting & Vote
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING & AREA RATE VOTE REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE IS GIVEN to the Rate Payers of Tax Districts 5 & 6 (Brooklyn) concerning the renewal of two Community Area Rates: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING DATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM LOCATION: Brooklyn Community Hall, 3960 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Brooklyn, NS The applicants will be given an opportunity to present their request and answer questions from the public. The Councillor chairing the meeting will also be available to answer questions as they relate to the Municipality. VOTING DAY DATE &…
PUBLIC UPDATE – STORM NOTICES
(Originally issued at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Updated at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.) MUNICIPAL OFFICEThe Region of Queens Municipality’s public offices, including the Administration Building located at 249 White Point Road in Liverpool, will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, as a result of forecasted weather conditions. Staff will be working from home and providing service remotely. UPDATED >>> QUEENS PLACE EMERA CENTREQueens Place Emera Centre (QPEC) will remain open as a community warming centre until 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. The fitness centre at QPEC will be closed for the…
Notice: Hillsview Acres has Reopened Following Temporary Closure
UPDATE: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care Reopened – the Covid Outbreak has been Cleared January 21, 2026: Please note that the Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been declared officially out of the outbreak of January 2, 2026. Visitors are welcome once again. As always, regular hand washing and sanitizing is encouraged and if anyone is feeling unwell or displaying flu- like symptoms, please consider delaying your visit. ********************************************** 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…
NOTICE OF PASSING – BYLAW No. 28
IN THE MATTER OF the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998. TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 13, 2026, Council of the Region of Queens Municipality adopted Bylaw No. 28 – Designation of Road Trails on Municipal Roadways, a bylaw respecting the designation of approved OHV and ATV road trails within the Municipality. A copy of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, during regular office hours, or viewed on the Municipality’s website at www.regionofqueens.com. Published in the South Shore Bulletin on January 21, 2026 Angela…
UPDATE: Warming Centres Have Now Closed
Power has been restored to all but a few properties in Queens, and the warming centres have closed. Thank you to all the volunteers and organizations throughout the community who opened their doors to their neighbours during the power outage January 18 – 21, 2026. ***************************************************************************While Nova Scotia Power crews work to restore power to who have no electricity following the storm, there are a number of locations that people can access in the community to warm up and charge devices. The list below will be updated as more locations are added. ** We will do our best to ensure…
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…
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.
