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Notice: Temporary Closure of Thorbourne Field
Please be advised that Thorbourne Field, 85 Old Port Mouton Rd, Liverpool, is currently closed to all use due to recent weather and resulting field conditions. The field remains too soft to support activity without risk of damage. Staff will complete the necessary seasonal maintenance as soon as conditions allow. Once this work has been carried out and the field is suitable for use, the park will be reopened. An update will be posted on Region of Queens Municipality’s website and Facebook page. Thank you for your cooperation in helping preserve the field so it can be safely enjoyed by…
ABOUT PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
It’s procurement season! With the new fiscal year beginning on April 1, the Region of Queens Municipality will soon be issuing a number of procurement calls to provide services to the residents, businesses, and guests of Queens County. Procurement is the process of acquiring goods or services and includes methods such as traditional tenders, pre-qualified tenders, requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotations (RFQ), standing offer proposals, and two-phase bids. DID YOU KNOW?Like all other municipalities in Nova Scotia, Region of Queens Municipality is required to follow a public awarding process – as part of that process, the Region must abide by both the…
Notice of Special Council Meeting, March 31, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Special Meeting of Council scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. has been CANCELLED, and a Special Meeting of Council has been recalled as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.  Closed Session , 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Public SessionLocation: Council Chamber at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Purpose of the Special Meeting The purpose of this Special Meeting is to consider the following items: No additional…
NEW! Municipal Road Trails Open In Liverpool
The municipal road trails for use by ATV/OHVs will be open as of Wednesday March 25, 2026. Road trails provide ATV/OHV users with trail-to-trail and trail-to-services connectivity in Liverpool via small sections of provincial and municipal roadways that link existing multi-purpose trails. Maps of the routes are available at: www.regionofqueens.com/roadtrails and are available on the ATV Association of Nova Scotia app. Road trails in Liverpool will follow the Road Trail Act as indicated in Region of Queens Municipality’s Bylaw 28: https://www.regionofqueens.com/…/route%3A/download/4313/ To review the Province of Nova Scotia’s Road Trails Act which includes rules, operating equipment, expectations, and current provincial…
Statement from Mayor Scott Christian
After careful consideration and with advice obtained from Region of Queens Municipality’s legal counsel, Council has decided not to appeal the decision of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board in support of Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. expanding the boundaries of the existing Coffin Island site. Our lawyers advised there would be little chance of success to win the appeal because appeals are limited to issues of law or jurisdiction – not whether the decision rendered by the Board reflects the best interests of the community. Although the Council of Region of Queens Municipality echoes the disappointment and frustration felt by…
NOTICE OF PASSING – BYLAW 11
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF PASSING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of Region of Queens Municipality, at a duly constituted meeting held on March 10, 2026, passed Bylaw No. 11, A Bylaw Respecting the Regulation of Discharges to Municipal Sewerage Systems, also known as “The Sewer Bylaw.” This Bylaw regulates discharges to the municipal sewerage systems within the Region of Queens Municipality, including provisions respecting sewer connections, permitted and prohibited discharges, sewer fees, and enforcement. This Bylaw repeals the Bylaw Respecting the Regulation of Discharges to the Municipal Sewerage System adopted by Council on January 15, 2007….
FOUND — Key Fob with keys
A key fob for a car and other keys was found in the parking lot at Pine Grove Park today (March 3). If this is yours, please contact Region of Queens Municipality at 902-354-3453 to claim them, or stop by the Administration Building at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. You will be asked to identify the make of car (under the yellow box) to claim them.
Message from Mayor Christian: Perkins House Closure
The Perkins House Museum is an important cultural and historic building, significant to many in Queens County. The recent decision by the province to close it is disappointing, and we have heard from many in the community who share this feeling. Like many in the community, I await more information from the Province of Nova Scotia about what the future holds for the Perkins House Museum – at this time, no requests have been made of the Region of Queens relating to the museum. I encourage members of the community with a passion for our heritage to become involved as…
Public Notice: Temporary Sewer Service Disruption – Bootlegger Road & Lower Waterloo Street East, Liverpool
Update: February 26, 2026; 11:20 am Further to the sewer service disruption on Bootlegger Road & Lower Waterloo Street East, Liverpool; municipal crews have determined that the issue is isolated to properties below Enos Collins Lane (harbour side), on Waterloo Street and Bootlegger Road, Liverpool. February 26, 2026 There is currently a temporary disruption affecting sewer utility services on Bootlegger Road and the lower portion of Waterloo Street East in Liverpool. This issue is the result of recent weather events that have impacted sewer infrastructure in the area. Municipal crews are actively working to resolve the situation as quickly as…
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Location: Council Chamber at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Purpose of the Special Meeting The purpose of this Special Meeting is to: No additional business will be considered at this Special Meeting. Public Access This meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. The draft budgets will…
