Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Monday, October 12, 2026
Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Offices, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Region of Queens Waste Management Facility will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 13. Scheduled waste collection will take place on October 12. For water or sewer related emergencies on the municipal utility system during this time, please call our pager at 902-354-7170.
Public Notice: Upcoming Construction – Main Street Pedestrian Safety & Accessibility Upgrades
The intersection of Main Street and Market Street in Liverpool will have upgrades made to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. The project is expected to begin the week of September 28, 2026 with work continuing through to the beginning of November, weather and site conditions permitting. The purpose of the project is improved pedestrian safety and accessibility, while maintaining safe and efficient vehicle movements through the intersection. There will be a realignment of traffic lanes, with the dedicated right-turn lane adjacent to the Post Office being combined with the centre lane, resulting in a single ‘straight-through and right-turn’ lane. The change…
Public Notice: Construction and Parking Disruption in Parking Lot Near Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark
Issued Friday, September 25, 2026: Site preparation work will begin on Monday, September 28, 2026 for the upcoming installation of Tesla supercharging stations in the parking lot located near Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark, located on Old Cobb Barn Road, Liverpool, NS. The playpark will remain open during the construction, and the work area will be fenced. Initial work will begin on Monday, September 28and the project is expected to be completed by the end of November. Work is expected to be contained in the parking lot, and Old Cobb Barn Road will remain open during the work. The entrance to the playpark parking…
Volunteer Summit 2026
You’re Invited to Learn, Connect and Be Inspired Looking for an opportunity to connect with other volunteers, learn new skills and bring fresh ideas back to your organization? This November, the Volunteer Summit 2026 will bring together volunteers from across Lunenburg and Queens Counties for a day of learning, networking and inspiration. Whether you’re part of a community hall, sports club, festival, museum, service organization or another volunteer-powered group, the Summit is designed to help you strengthen your organization while connecting with others who understand the same opportunities and challenges. Last November, nearly 100 volunteers came together for the inaugural…
Liverpool selected to Host 2027 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Issued September 24, 2026:Curling Canada issued a media release today announcing that the 2027 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship will be held in Liverpool, Nova Scotia from October 25 – 31, 2027. Read the media release by clicking here. Liverpool Championship Host Society submitted the winning bid to be the host organization, and the event will be held at Queens place Emera Centre. Liverpool Championship Host Society has hosted several other top tier national and international curling events at Queens Place Emera Centre.
Grants & Sharing 2026 Roundtable
Calling all Queens County Community Groups! If you are registered non-profit or society operating in Queens County, PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR. Join us for the 3rd Annual Grants & Sharing 2026 ROUNDTABLE workshop on Tuesday, October 20. To ensure community groups from all over the County have an opportunity to attend, we are hosting this session in two different locations on that date: • Westfield Hall, 9:30-11:30AM • Liverpool Curling Club, 2-4PM Explore what provincial and municipal funding opportunities, grant-writing strategies, and other supports are available for your organization, shared by the Region of Queens Community Development, Nova Scotia…
Training Opportunity: Nova Scotia Best Service Excellence Customer Service Workshop
NEW DATE! This is an exciting training opportunity for local businesses – the Nova Scotia Best Service Excellence Customer Service Workshop is being offered at Queens Place Emera Centre on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nova Scotia Best Service Excellence workshop is one in a series of training opportunities from Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council, however, the training does not only target those in the tourism industry – it focuses on provision of good service to all customers. Nova Scotia Best is based on a positive attitude and approach to working with the public, and…
ANNUAL ASPHALT PAVING UPGRADES – Beginning August 31st, 2026
The Region of Queens Municipality will be undertaking its annual asphalt paving upgrades in Liverpool beginning Monday, August 31st, 2026, and is expected to be completed in mid-September. The work is part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the local road network and will include the rehabilitation and resurfacing of selected streets. PAVING LOCATIONS This year’s paving work will take place on the following streets: Work locations may be adjusted based on weather, site conditions, and construction requirements. WHAT TO EXPECT Work will generally involve preparation, including the replacement of valves and manholes, milling of keyways/removal of…
The Stanfields Live in Concert
What better way to celebrate a milestone of 30 years than with a concert?! Region of Queens Municipality is pleased to present The Stanfields LIVE in concert at the Astor Theatre on Saturday, September 19, showtime is 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm). Region of Queens Municipality formed through amalgamation 30 years ago, and in celebration, concert tickets will be specially priced at $30 (inc. HST) before September 1! Tickets will be $40 (inc. HST) starting September 1. Buy your tickets, and join us for a great evening! Tickets are on Ticketpro, by clicking here. Region of Queens and…
Public Notice: White Point Road Sidewalk Project
Issued Friday, August 21, 2026: Construction of a new sidewalk on White Point Road, Liverpool, between Meadow Pond Lane and Harley Umphrey Drive, is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026. The project will enhance pedestrian safety along a busy section of roadway, providing connectivity from a wooded trail to the sidewalk system in Liverpool, and to businesses, government services and the public library, located on Harley Umphrey Drive. The work will be carried out by Dexter Construction, weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Traffic control will be in place throughout construction, with one lane closed during working hours…
