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Special Purpose Flagpole: February is African Heritage Month

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In observance of African Heritage month, Region of Queens Municipality is flying the Pan African Flag on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, beginning February 3. With 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities dating back over 200 years, African Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent – past and present. It is a moment to recognize the strength of African Nova Scotians’ shared legacy and the brilliance that continues to inspire future generations. Learn more on the website for Nova…
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Notice of First Reading: Bylaw #26 – Respecting Private Road Maintenance Charges

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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/
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Progress Updates on New Location for the Library

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Renovations to convert a currently vacant space into a dynamic location for the library have begun at the Liverpool Business Development Centre on Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool. We will be posting updates every so often as work progresses. The work is aiming to be complete by the end of December, 2024 and the library opening in the new location early in the New Year, by mid-late January. February 7, 2025: With the opening of the library getting ever closer, there are a few more photos to share. Opening details will be posted on the South Shore Public Libraries website or…
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Change in Leadership: Region of Queens Municipal Council Hires Interim CAO

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January 20, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has hired Dan McDougall as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective January 20, 2025.  “Dan is a very accomplished executive manager with a proven track record supporting municipalities. Council felt that it was very important to install an interim CAO who comes with a wealth of experience as a CAO, a strong reputation in the local government sector, and who does not want the permanent job, assuring that they can objectively support the organization through a robust recruitment process to identify the best candidate for the role,” said Scott…
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Region of Queens Council Unanimously Ratifies IBEW Local 1928 Collective Agreement

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Thursday, January 16, 2025: Liverpool, NS – After many months of negotiation, earlier today the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality unanimously ratified the 2024-2027 Collective Agreement with IBEW Local 1928. This Council decision follows the ratification by union members on January 14, 2025. The new 3-year agreement between IBEW Local 1928 and the Region of Queens provides wages at or above market standards and demonstrates respect for the value and work undertaken by these employees. The details of the agreement renewed from April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027, include: Temporary employees will be recruited back to work…
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Public Notice: Winter Hours of Operation at Region of Queens Solid Waste Management Facility

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Friday, January 10, 2025: Effective Saturday, January, 11, 2025, the Region of Queens Municipality’s Solid Waste Management Facility will shift to Winter hours, and be closed on Saturdays until Spring. Hours of operation on weekdays will remain the same, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the Spring, Saturday hours (8 a.m. until 2 p.m.) will resume.
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Notice of Lockout, Region of Queens Municipality

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January 9, 2025, Liverpool, NS: On December 20, 2024, the Region of Queens Municipality (“RQM”) filed a notice of intended lockout action against IBEW, Local 1928, following the union’s Notice to Strike on December 20, 2024. On December 23, 2024, Cynthia Yazbek, Senior Executive Director, Labour Services Branch, acknowledged receipt of RQM’s notice on behalf of the Honourable Nolan Young at 8:30 a.m. At 7:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025, RQM became aware of IBEW Local 1928 strike action when union members set up picket lines at or near municipal buildings. In response to strike action, RQM gave notice to…
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Region of Queens Municipality CAO Update

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December 16, 2024: Following a closed session meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2024, Council of the Region of Queens Municipality announced the termination of Mr. Cody Joudry’s employment contract as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Council has appointed Pam Lovelace to the position of Acting Chief Administrative Officer until such time that an Interim CAO is appointed. Ms. Lovelace will continue to serve as the municipal clerk to support Council as they undertake the hiring process for a permanent CAO. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position with more than 20 years experience in the public…
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