Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Holiday Closures: Good Friday and Easter Monday
Please note the following holiday closures. Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Offices & Municipal Solid Waste Facility: CLOSED on March 29 & April 1 for the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. The Municipal Solid Waste Facility will be open regular hours on Saturday, March 30, 8 am – 2 p.m. Waste collection will take place as scheduled on both holidays. Queens Place Emera Centre: CLOSED on March 29 for the Good Friday holiday. Queens Place Emera Centre will be open regular hours over the weekend, March 30 – April 1.
Notice of Passing: Development Agreement Large Scale Wind Farm Development
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF PASSING IN THE MATTER OF the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998. TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 12, 2024, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved an administrative policy regarding entering into a development agreement with Mersey River Wind Inc. to allow for the establishment of a 33 turbine generator wind farm development on portions of properties identified as PID #’s 70247176, 70247192, 70247184, 70247200, 70264213, 70225420, 70225404, 70247218, 70247168, 70032982, 70260575, 70248695 and 70166988. An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14)…
Special Council Meeting
There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. The purpose of this meeting is to deal with two In-Camera – Contract Negotiations items. An agenda is posted on this website.
Cheers from Home
Queens County residents are exceptionally supportive and encouraging! Everyone is incredibly proud of our local athletes, and in particular Sarah Mitton, World Indoor Athletics Champion in Women’s Shot Put, and she holds the Canadian Record for women’s indoor shot put (20.22 metres)! Sarah has qualified to compete at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris – and will soon be focussed on training for the Olympics. You can show her your support! Record a brief video (10 seconds or less) to wish her success at the Olympics, some words of encouragement or a positive mantra to help her with her…
Athlete Recognition Homecoming Meet & Greet
You’re invited to an Athlete Recognition Homecoming Meet & Greet!Queens Place Emera Centre LobbyThursday March 7, 1:00 PM Together, let’s recognize the most recent achievements of Special Olympic Lunenburg Queens athletes as they have returned home from the Special Olympic Winter Games Calgary and celebrate Canadian Olympic National Team Member, Shot Put, Sarah Mitton and her recent Gold Medal wins at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Czech Republic and Glasgow Scotland. A livestream of this event will be available on Queens Place Emera Centre Facebook page. Seating will be limited, meet & greet to follow activity.
Public Hearing: Development Agreement – Large Scale Wind Farm Development
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement. The development agreement would allow for the establishment of a 33 turbine generator wind farm development on portions of Crown properties identified as PID #’s 70247176, 70247192, 70247184, 70247200, 70264213, 70225420, 70225404, 70247218, 70247168, 70032982, 70260575, 70248695 and 70166988. Properties subject to Development Agreement: Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter…
Water Disruption: Amherst Street Update
Notice: Water Disruption Update February 7, 2024 2:15 p.m. Water service has been restored. Customers may continue to experience discoloured water, flush your system by running the cold water for a few minutes before use. —– February 27, 2024; 10:45 a.m. Affected Area:Liverpool – Amherst Street between Main and Lawrence Streets Timing:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 immediately until work is complete, an update will be provided at 2:00 p.m. Cause:Water line repair. Water Utility customers may experience intermittent water service until the line is repaired.
EMO Update: Winter Storm Warning Issued by Environmet Canada Now Ended
Feb. 14, 2024; 10:50 a.m.: The Winter Storm Warning has ended. Please use care while post storm clean-up is underway. February 13, 2024; 5:15 pm: Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of southern and eastern Nova Scotia, including Queens County. Total snowfall is expected in the range of 15 to 25 cm with the highest amounts closest to the Atlantic coast. Northeasterly wind gusts are expected this evening of 60 to 80 km/hr, becoming northwesterly overnight. Strong winds and fresh snow will likely give whiteout conditions to some areas. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult…
Special Purpose Flagpole: African Heritage Month
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 1 and continuing until February 15. With over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities dating back over 400 years, African Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent – past and present. Learn more on the website of African Heritage Month Information Network : http://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/home/ or Nova Scotia’s Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/.
Property Assessment Notices 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
In the time since the 2024 Property Assessments have been mailed out by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) and received by property owners, Region of Queens Municipality‘s Council members and staff have been receiving questions asking for clarity. To assist property owners, Municipal staff have compiled answers to many of the questions being asked. To read the FAQ sheet, please click this link. If you have any questions, PVSC is available by calling 1-800-380-7775 or by emailing inquiry@pvsc.ca.
