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…

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.

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/

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…

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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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.

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…

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…

December 2, 2024; Liverpool, NS: Following a thorough and diligent search, Region of Queens Municipality has hired a new Municipal Clerk. Pam Lovelace, a former Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), will begin her new role in the coming days. Originally from Kentville, Kings County, NS, Lovelace has a keen interest in advancing rural Nova Scotia. She is an accomplished public servant with more than 10 years of experience in municipal government. Lovelace is a former Legislative Support Clerk in HRM’s Clerks Office, past Communications and Project Manager for the Municipality of East Hants, and board member…