Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Special Purpose Flagpole: Halifax Pride
From July 17 – 27, 2025, Region of Queens Municipality is flying the Progress Pride flag on the Special Purpose flag pole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, in recognition of Halifax Pride Week, taking place July 17 -27 in Nova Scotia’s capital city, Halifax. There a full calendar of events planned throughout Halifax Regional Municipality: https://www.halifaxpride.com/calendar The Progress Pride Flag represents 2SLGBTQ+ communities while highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ racial diversity and transgender individuals. To learn more, go to:https://www.halifaxpride.com
Notice: Etli Milita’mk Universally-Designed Playpark & Splashpad Nightly Closure
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Due to a recent increase in vandalism, the gates at Etli Milita’mk Universally-Designed Playpark and Splashpad, located at 34 Old Cobbs Barn Road, Liverpool, will now be locked daily from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Invitation to Serve : Planning Advisory Committee
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 are currently two vacancies on the Committee, which the Municipality is interested in filling (Districts 3 and 5). You would be involved in helping to shape the future of your community. For more detailed information, click here.
Re-opened: Spraypad at Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Play Park
July 8, 2025: The Spraypad has been repaired, and is open to the public once again. Please note that the foot activator on the far side of the spray pad remains non-functional. If users have issues, please report them to publicworks@regionofqueens.com or call 902-354-7170 Temporary Closure: Spraypad at Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Play Park *** UPDATE***June 24, 2025: Municipal staff have checked the buttons that activate the water in the spraypad, and have ordered parts to replace those that are damaged. All was functioning properly last week when it opened, and this repair was unexpected. When the spraypad is operational…
Public Notice: North Queens Aquatic Centre Open for the Season
July 9, 2025: We have good news to share … the North Queens Aquatic Centre has opened for the season! The equipment issue has been resolved, which means that swimming lessons and recreational swims have started for the season. Those registered for swimming lessons have been contacted. This week, Recreational Swims will be held from 2:30-4:00 pm. Public Notice: Delayed Opening for North Queens Aquatic Centre July 7, 2025: The North Queens Aquatic Centre will be not open today (Monday, July 7, 2025) as planned, due to unexpected equipment failure. Municipal staff are investigating the issue and will work to…
Summer Hours: Administration Building
Regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Our Administration Offices will be shifting to Summer Hours starting Tuesday, July 2. Hours of operation in July and August will be 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Region of Queens Water Utility to Request Rate Increase from Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board
June 26, 2025; Liverpool, NS: At the June 24, 2025 Region of Queens Municipality’s Regular Council meeting, Council approved a motion to submit an application to Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSRAB) for an increase to water rates, to be implemented over three years. The increases will bring the water rates from what have been the lowest in the province to being in line with the rates in other Municipalities operating water utilities. Region of Queens Water Utility is currently operating in a deficit position and will continue to do so until revenues are increased to compensate for increases…
Facilities Opening for the Season
Queens Splashpad has opened for the season at 34 Old Cobbs Barn Road, Liverpool; as well as the Beach Meadows Beach Showers at 48 Beach Meadows Beach Road, Beach Meadows.
Public Notice: Construction Beach Meadows Beach
May 29, 2025: Municipal crews have begun work to construct 6 picnic shelters at Beach Meadows Beach for public use. During construction there may be temporary limited access in the area of work. We ask that all visitors be mindful of construction personnel and signage in the area.
Public Notice: Cowie Public Well – Temporary Closure for Routine Maintenance
Thursday, May 29, 2025 Cowie Well, 733 Main Street, Liverpool will be closed for routine maintenance on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 10 am until maintenance is completed (approximately 2 pm).