Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Notice: Water Disruption
Water service will be disrupted periodically throughout Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. Affected Area: Liverpool: Waterloo Street east of School Street, Bartling Avenue, James Street,William Street, Enos Collins Lane and Bootlegger Road.
Region of Queens Municipality receives the Mel Hebb Hourglass Community Action Award
On May 29, 2023, Region of Queens Municipality was presented with the Mel Hebb Hourglass Community Action Award at an awards ceremony in Halifax to mark the start of National AccessAbility Week. Pictured are Region of Queens Municipality’s Mayor Darlene Norman (centre) with the Municipality’s Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator, Elise Johnston, receiving the award from Taylah Carvery (left), Mel Hebb’s granddaughter. Photo Credit: Government of Nova Scotia The Award recognizes the work of the Municipality in improving access and disability inclusion in our communities. Region of Queens Municipality is a leader in accessibility and inclusion, thanks in part to the…
Region of Queens Municipality Impacted by Province of Nova Scotia’s Cybersecurity Breach
June 15, 2023: On May 29 and 30, 2023, a cybersecurity breach impacted data files in the MOVEIt file transfer system used by the government of Nova Scotia and other organizations to transfer large files. Region of Queens Municipality has been identified as one of the organizations with files impacted. Approximately 17,500 municipal tax account files and water utility files were impacted by the breach. Region of Queens Municipality has been working with the province of Nova Scotia, and have reviewed and examined the files. The data involved in the breach were tax account information and those on the municipal…
Updates from Region of Queens Municipality’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO)
June 13, 2023: The Province has lifted the province wide burn ban. Please follow the guidance on the Burn Safe website, which is updated daily at 2 p.m.: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ Remember, there is no burning between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on ANY DAY , regardless of the burning restrictions.*********************************June 6, 2023: The Special Weather Statement is no longer in effect. Please note that the province wide ban on outdoor fires and fireworks remains in effect. *********************June 1, 2023: Region of Queens Municipality’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) has offered Shelburne County EMO assistance, and is working with them preparing for their future…
Public Notice: Community Well Reopens
May 31, 2023; Liverpool, NS: Following an extended closure, Cowie Well in Liverpool, NS has reopened for public use. The well has received approval from Nova Scotia Department of Environment (NSE) to reopen, following a series of tests showing that the water meets the criteria required by the Nova Scotia Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations. Cowie Well has been closed since April 3, 2023 after weekly sampling tested positive for total coliforms. The well remained closed while staff undertook technical assessment and subsequent system upgrades. As part of the 2023/2024 operating budget, Council approved upgrades…
Property Tax Bills
The Region of Queens Municipality 2023/2024 property tax bills were initially issued on May 12, 2023. Due to a potential mailing error beyond our control, some bills may have been lost in transit. In an effort to ensure all bills are received by property owners, some invoices have been re-issued. Thank you, Region of Queens Municipality Property Tax Department
Public Shower Facilities for Queens County Residents Experiencing Dry Wells, Homelessness, or Housing Related Issues
May 18, 2023: Queens Place Emera Centre will be opening a public shower facility for residents of Queens County experiencing homelessness, housing related issues or dry wells. Queens Place Emera Centre is located at 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool, NS. Start Date: Friday, May 19, 2023End Date: To be determinedNote: There may be times due to facility events and activities where the service is not available. Advance notice will be provided in these instances. Showers will be available: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Please bring your own…
Media Release: Affordable Housing Development in Queens County Receives Municipal Support
May 17, 2023, Liverpool, NS: Affordable housing is needed in Queens County, and the volunteers of Queens Neighbourhood Co-operative Housing Ltd. (QNCH) are working to fill that need, with generous support from Region of Queens Municipality’s Council. Funding in the amount of $203,200 was approved in the Region of Queens Municipality’s 2023-2024 operating budget for QNCH to complete predevelopment work for 26 affordable housing units to be constructed in Liverpool. The Municipal funding will help to cover work such as project management fees, architectural drawings, engineering fees (civil, structural, electrical, & mechanical), landscape architect, and class b costing, as well…
Public Notice: Temporary Closure of a Boardwalk at Beach Meadows Beach
May 15, 2023, Beach Meadows: As the result of ongoing construction around Boardwalk 2 at Beach Meadows Beach, Boardwalk 2 will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused, as municipal staff work in the area.
Region of Queens Tipping Fee Schedule 2023-2024
Click the link to see the current Tipping Fee Schedule as a readable pdf (or refer to the chart below): Region of Queens Tipping Fee Schedule – 2023/2024 Queens Residential fees noted as “no charge” shall be on the basis of four (4) visits in any one month with delivery in a non-commercial vehicle (and/or trailer) of less than one tonne capacity and delivered directly from each resident’s household. Any loads that contain a partial content of a higher fee material will be charged at the higher fee for the entire load. Sorted Construction & Demolition Material fees will apply to separately…
