Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Flags at Half Mast: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre are being flown at half mast today in observance of this day which is observed on the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which an armed male student murdered fourteen women and injured fourteen others because they were women. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness and invite change against the violence that occurs to women.
Queens Place Emera Centre Outdoor Trail Temporarily Closed
November 23, 2023 The trail at Queens Place Emera Centre will be temporarily closed to the public, while the contractor for the construction of the Long Term Care Facility completes fencing repairs.
Next Steps for New Library in Queens
Liverpool, [November 16, 2023] – The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality is committed to developing a new library, which would replace the existing location at the Rossignol Cultural Centre in Liverpool. The current library’s lease expires at the end of 2024 and Municipal staff have identified the Liverpool Business Development Center as a potential and promising new home for the library. The Liverpool Business Development Center, situated on Harley Umphrey Drive, offers an ideal space, including ample parking, access to green spaces, and more room for programming. The building is also owned by the Municipality. “In today’s times, libraries…
Flags at Half Mast and Facility Closures in Observance of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is November 11.Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will be flown at half mast on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. As well, flags on municipal properties with cenotaphs will also be flown at half mast on Remembrance Day. The following facility closures will be in effect in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday:Queens Place Emera Centre closed November 11 until 1:00 p.m.Municipal Solid Waste Facility closed November 11Administration Building and Engineering & Public Works Facility closed November 13 Thank you to all who have…
E-Billing Now Available
E-BILLING REGISTRATION FORM To register for E-billing, complete this form and return it to: koickle@regionofqueens.com OR PO Box 1264, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Notice of Public Hearing: Development Agreement – Fixed Roof Overnight Accomodation
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FIXED-ROOF OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.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 an eight (8) unit fixed-roof overnight accommodation on property identified as PID# 70191937 and located on Highway 8 in South Brookfield. Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make…
MOBI Mat Removed for the WInter Season
The MOBI Mat has been removed for the season at Beach Meadows Beach Municipal Park. Accessibility: Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach. posted: October 26, 2023
Two Inducted to Queens County’s Olympic Wall
October 24, 2023; Liverpool, NS: Determination, equality, inspiration, and courage are values exemplified by the most recent inductions to the Queens County Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, David Rudderham and Brian Ward were posthumously inducted into the Olympic Wall. “Today’s posthumous inductions are bittersweet. While we are sad that David Rudderham and Brian Ward are not with us today, to see their family members receive this honour on their behalf brings a strong sense of pride in what was accomplished in their lives, athletically, as community members and with their family…
Public Notice: Seasonal Closure of Spray Pad at Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark
October 12, 2023: We have been fortunate to be able to enjoy the spray pad at the Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark for much longer than anticipated this Fall. With cooler weather starting to creep in, it is now time to winterize the spray pad to protect it from frost. On Monday, October 16, 2023, the spray pad section of the playpark will be closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2024. Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark will remain open for use. It is located on the grounds of Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool,…
Etli Milita’mk Playpark Officially Opens
October 11, 2023; Liverpool, NS: A safe, inclusive place where people of all ages and abilities can play together is now a reality in Liverpool. The Etli Milita’mk (pronounced: Ed Ah Lee Milly Dumk) Playpark officially opened with a ceremony held on site on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Donors from the community, government officials, funding partners and members of the community gathered at a grand opening ceremony to thank those who were involved in developing the first universally designed playpark in Queens County. The idea to build a playground that was safe for children with autism, disabilities, seniors, and those…
