Current press releases are shown below when issued.
2026-2027 Tax Bills Are on the WayÂ
 The 2026-2027 Operating Budget was approved by Council on April 28, 2026, setting the tax rate for the year and marking the fifth year in a row there is no increase to the base tax rate. With budget approved and the tax rate set, residents can expect to receive their tax bills shortly.  WHEN WILL MY BILL ARRIVE? Tax bills have been printed, and international and US bills were sent by mail on Friday, May 8, 2026.  This week, tax bills will be mailed to Queens County property owners in the local area and all across Canada. Property owners who have signed up for e-billing will have access to their tax bill in their email now.  Region of Queens issues approximately 15,000 tax invoices to all property owners once a year. Unlike many municipalities in…
UPDATE: Water Service has been Restored on College Street and Barss Street, Liverpool
As of 4;30 p.m., water service has been restored on College Street and Barss Street in Liverpool. Lines have been flushed and if customers experience discoloured water, please let let the cold water tap run for 5-10 minutes until the water runs clear.__________________________________________________ Notice: Upcoming Water Main Work – Traffic Disruption and Water Discolouration On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, residents in the area surrounding College Street and Barss Street, Liverpool may notice temporary water discoloration due to planned water main work. Residents of College Street and two properties on Barss Street will have no water service starting at 8:30 a.m….
Notice: Applications Currently Being Accepted for the Solid Waste Community Litter Collection Program
Region of Queens Municipality’s Solid Waste Community Litter Collection Program is now open and accepting applications from Queens County-based registered nonprofit organizations. The program was established in 2018 and provides funding to groups that complete litter clean-up for a portion of highway in their community. Approved groups will receive $125 per kilometre (both sides of the highway) for one clean-up per year for a maximum of 5 kilometres in a location authorized by Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (NSTIR). Each year since the program was established, Council has approved funding in the Municipality’s budgets to support this…
Did You Know? Missed or Delayed Waste Collection
Has your regular waste collection been delayed or missed? Depending on challenges encountered along the route, sometimes waste collection can take place later in the day than usual. If you believe your garbage has been missed or if you are experiencing waste collection problems, please contact the Region’s collector, GE Environmental, toll free at 1-866-303-1103 until 4:30 p.m. For calls after hours between 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., please call 1-902-523-5764.
2026 Flushing Schedule
Customers of Region of Queens Water Utility are advised that watermains will be flushed from Monday, May 25, to overnight Friday, May 29, 2026. The purpose of flushing the watermains is a preventive measure to help maintain the pipes and the quality of the water, as over time, sediment and silt can build up inside the pipes of the water distribution system. When flushing of the watermains takes place, it also helps to test the Municipality’s water distribution system and ensure everything is working properly. Throughout the week, customers serviced by the Region of Queens Water Utility can expect to…
Message of Support for Lloyoll Prefabs
Along with many in Queens County today, our thoughts are with Jonathan and Caralee Lloy, their family, and the staff of Lloyoll Prefabs as they deal with the unimaginable loss of their business from a fire early in the morning of April 30. Lloyoll holds a special place in Queens County’s history — the Lloys were among the first dozen business owners to open a new business in the months after Resolute announced the closure of the Paper mill in Brooklyn. Back in 2013, nearly a year after the Mill closed, Municipal staff asked Jonathan why he would choose to…
Thank you to All Who Supported the Response to the Industrial Fire
A huge thank you to everyone who supported yesterday’s industrial structure fire response!! 🎉 From just after midnight on April 30 through the afternoon, crews worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring a very large fire under control. This was a long and complex response, and the dedication shown across all agencies was nothing short of incredible. We want to recognize the leadership of Liverpool Fire Department, along with the support of Greenfield and District Volunteer Fire Department, Port Medway Fire Department, Mill Village and District Fire Department, and North Queens Fire Association, and approximately 13 fire departments from across…
Council approves 2026/2027 Operating Budget investing in facilities, protective services, growth, and events; no increase in property tax rate in Queens County
Council for the Region of Queens Municipality approved the 2026/2027 Operating Budget on Tuesday night at the Regular Meeting of Council. For the fifth year in a row, Council approved a budget with no base rate increase for residential, resource, and commercial property owners in the Region. Total budgeted operating expenses for the coming year will amount to $33,840,772. In addition to maintaining current levels of service for residents and business owners, the budget includes a number of initiatives that will improve quality of life in Queens County, make the Region a more desirable location for investors and prospective new…
UPDATE: Thorbourne Field Has Reopened
We are happy to let people know that Thorbourne Field has now reopened. If your group or team would like to reserve the field , please submit a Request for Facility Use form available online by clicking here. Notice: Temporary Closure of Thorbourne Field Originally posted April 16, 2026 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…
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…
