Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Volunteer Opportunity: Apply to be the Minister of Justice’s Appointed Member of Queens’ Police Advisory Board
April 11, 2025: Are you looking for a meaningful may to make a difference in the community? The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking one volunteer as the Minister of Justice’s appointed member on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Police Advisory Board (PAB). Applying is easy – log in with your My NS account (or create one), then fill in your profile page, upload a resume or any other pertinent information that may help your application by showing your experience and skills, then click on “My Current Opportunities”, select “Police (RCMP) Advisory Boards” from the list, and click on “Apply…
** Update** Public Notice: Hillsview Acres Home has Re-opened to Visitors
April 9, 2025: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has received confirmation from Public Health and the Minister of Health that the enteric outbreak was declared closed/over, effective April 7, 2025. We thank you for your patience and understanding during the time of the closure and welcome you back to visit the residents. Public Notice: Hillsview Acres Home For Special Care Temporarily Closed to Non-Essential Visitors March 25, 2025: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has a confirmed enteric outbreak. The home will be closed to non-essential visitors until further notice. When Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been…
New Location of the Library
Internal renovations to convert a vacant space into a dynamic location for the library are complete at the Liverpool Business Development Centre at 54 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool. External works to the facade and parking are still to come. Ceremonial Opening was held on 5th April, 2025 A crowd came out to hear speeches, watch the ribbon be cut and enjoy the accessible and fun space inside with refreshments. South Shore Public Libraries posted photos from the event on their social media. Their activities schedule is found at Thomas H. Raddall Library – South Shore Public Libraries February 21, 2025:…
Cellular for Nova Scotia Program: commitment to Connectivity – Survey to Identify Needs for Cell Coverage
Do you have poor cell signal? This is an opportunity to make sure your place gets on the list for attention. Build Nova Scotia are conducting a survey to identify areas of the province with no service or where it is unreliable, and have ambitious plans to improve coverage. Queens has already secured a new tower in the Greenfield area to be completed in 2026 – you can check the predicted coverage area on this map. Where else in Queens needs better cell service? You can submit place-markers using the survey form, and more details of the program are online at:…
Notice: Cobb Park Upgrades Complete
Thursday, April 10, 2025: Cobb Park, 674 Main Street, Liverpool, is now fully open following a partial closure for upgrades to play equipment. The weather has warmed up a bit, and its is a nice time of year to take in the swings – which now have a range of swings, including a full harnessed body swing, a multi generational swing, as well as baby and traditional swings. Friday, March 21, 2025: Cobb Park, 674 Main Street, Liverpool, will have a partial closure starting Monday, March 24, 2025, while playground equipment upgrades are underway. The affected section of the park…
Public Notice: Regular Hours of Operation To Resume April 5 at Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility
March 20, 2025: Effective April 1, the Region of Queens Municipality’s Solid Waste Management Facility will return to regular hours and be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Hours of operation on weekdays will remain the same, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The first Saturday the facility will be open is Saturday, April 5, 2025.
A Notice for Customers of Region of Queens Municipality’s Water Utility
March 20, 2025: Water bills for the period including November 2024 through to February 2025 were issued late last week and have been mailed to Region of Queens Municipality’s Water Utility Customers. Upon receiving the invoice, customers will notice that there is no water consumption charge billed for this period. Consumption meter reads were not available for this billing cycle. Consumption from November 2024 through to May 2025 will be included on the July 2025 invoice. For those customers who wish to apply a larger payment than what is billed on the invoice for April 2025, the difference will appear…
Notice of Second Reading: Bylaw #14: A Bylaw respecting Tax Exemptions
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on March 25, 2025 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00 p.m.: Bylaw #14: A BYLAW RESPECTING TAX EXEMPTIONS Object: To approve tax exemption bylaw that will exempt certain properties with non-profit and charitable status in Queens County from municipal property taxation. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between…
UPDATE: Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed playpark REOPENED
March 11, 2025: The Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark has reopened following a inspection to ensure that the conditions have improved. Those wishing to use the playpark are now able to do so once again. Have fun! Notice: Temporary Closure of Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed playpark February 20, 2025: The Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark has been closed temporarily due to snow and ice conditions within the park. The Playpark will remain closed until conditions improve, at which time, a notice will be posted on Region of Queens Municipality’s website and social media pages.
Notice of First Reading: Bylaw #26 – Respecting Private Road Maintenance Charges
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following proposed Bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on January 28, 2025 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00 pm: BYLAW # 26 – RESPECTING PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE CHARGES A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The proposed Bylaw 26 is also available online: https://www.regionofqueens.com/~documents/route%3A/download/3848/
