Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Region of Queens Council Unanimously Ratifies IBEW Local 1928 Collective Agreement
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…
Statement from Mayor Christian regarding the resolution of the labour dispute
To read Mayor Christian’s speaking notes, please click this link.
Public Notice: Winter Hours of Operation at Region of Queens Solid Waste Management Facility
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.
Notice of Lockout, Region of Queens Municipality
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…
Region of Queens Municipality CAO Update
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…
Region of Queens Municipality Hires New Municipal Clerk
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…
Region of Queens Municipality’s Council Selects Deputy Mayor
November 26, 2024: The first official act of the newly elected Council of Region of Queens Municipality is traditionally to elect a Deputy Mayor from among its members. At the first Regular Council meeting of the 8th Council of Region of Queens Municipality, held on November 12, 2024, Councillor Maddie Charlton was nominated as Deputy Mayor and was elected to the position by acclimation. The Deputy Mayor performs all duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is unable to do so. The term of office for Deputy Mayor is two years, and Councillor Charlton will serve as Deputy Mayor from…
Water Conservation Conversations: Flush Hydrants
November 22, 2024: Throughout Region of Queens Municipality’s Water Utility distribution system there are “flusher locations”. These are hydrants that release some water. They are essential to maintain water quality throughout the system. The Municipality has reduced flushing rates from 40 to under 5 gallons per minute to conserve water while ensuring safe potable water distribution. Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/8aQIn9HS6eA
Public Notice:Â Closure of Pedestrian Path to Queens Place Emera Centre back Doors due to Pool Construction
November 1, 2024: Construction has started at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool for the new outdoor pool. A new pedestrian path will be created but until then, the current one is closed to allow for the construction to take place. Access to the facility is available from all current entrances/exits, excluding the path from Highway #3 to the back entrance to Queens Place Emera Centre’s Lobby. Pedestrian access to the facility is available by using the sidewalk across from the facility along Queens Place Drive, to access the front or side entrances, or to continue to Mersey Skatepark and Etli…
Public Notice: Municipal Water Conservation Measures LIFTED
*** FINAL UPDATE: December 4, 2024: Public Notice: Water Conservation Directive LIFTED in Liverpool and Brooklyn December 4, 2024: The Voluntary Water Conservation Directive has been lifted as of Wednesday, December 4, 2024, for Region of Queens Municipality’s Water Utility Customers. Region of Queens Water Utility provides water to homes and businesses in Liverpool and Brooklyn. Recent rainfall has restored the Town Lake to a level above the conservation threshold. Though the Town Lake is not at full capacity, there is sufficient water to enable the Voluntary Conservation measures to be removed. Municipal staff will continue to monitor the water…
