Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Liverpool selected to Host 2027 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Issued September 24, 2026:Curling Canada issued a media release today announcing that the 2027 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship will be held in Liverpool, Nova Scotia from October 25 – 31, 2027. Read the media release by clicking here. Liverpool Championship Host Society submitted the winning bid to be the host organization, and the event will be held at Queens place Emera Centre. Liverpool Championship Host Society has hosted several other top tier national and international curling events at Queens Place Emera Centre.
Public Notice: White Point Road Sidewalk Project
Issued Friday, August 21, 2026: Construction of a new sidewalk on White Point Road, Liverpool, between Meadow Pond Lane and Harley Umphrey Drive, is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026. The project will enhance pedestrian safety along a busy section of roadway, providing connectivity from a wooded trail to the sidewalk system in Liverpool, and to businesses, government services and the public library, located on Harley Umphrey Drive. The work will be carried out by Dexter Construction, weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Traffic control will be in place throughout construction, with one lane closed during working hours…
Public Notice: Town Bridge Lift Station Upgrades Resume August 24.
Issued Friday, August 21, 2026: Contractors will be on site starting on Monday, August 24, 2026 to complete the work for the Town Bridge Lift Station project in Liverpool. The work will take place in the right turn lane coming off the bridge onto Henry Hensey Drive. There will be no access to Henry Hensey drive from the existing right turn lane coming off the bridge. The lane will have fencing installed around the work area. The right turn lane to access Henry Hensey Drive will be located next to the outbound lane from Henry Hensey Drive to Market Street….
Public Notice: Legion Street Pedestrian Upgrades
issued on Monday, August 17, 2026: A project to increase pedestrian safety will be beginning soon at the corner of Legion and Main Street, Liverpool, and the construction area has been staged for the upcoming work with fencing and concrete barricades. The Legion Street Pedestrian Upgrades project will continue through to early September, weather and site conditions permitting. This project is intended to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and comfort by upgrading a well-travelled pedestrian crossing. The planned work includes the installation of a curb extension to shorten the crossing distance and improve sightlines, as well as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons,…
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICESPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCILREGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY Notice is hereby given that Council for Region of Queens Municipality will hold a Special Meeting on: Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026Time: 12:30 p.m.Location: Council Chamber, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS The purpose of this meeting is to consider the Introduction of Draft Bylaw No. 3 – Dogs. This meeting is open to the public. This notice is given pursuant to Section 19(5) of the Municipal Government Act. Angela GreenMunicipal ClerkRegion of Queens MunicipalityJuly 31, 2026
Grant Disclosure 2025 – 2026 fiscal Year
Each year near the beginning of the new fiscal year, Region of Queens Municipality compiles and posts a list of grants provided to Queens County based organizations during the previous fiscal year. In the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year, $1,433,668.79 was approved in grant funding to local organizations. Council is proud to support organizations in Queens, and feels it is important to invest in the local community. Funding support for local organizations, business facade improvements, and athletes who excel in heir sport, enriches our community. To see the full list of community investments made by Council over the year, please…
New: Section of College Street, Liverpool to Become One-Way
Starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the section of College Street between Waterloo Street and Barss Street will become a one-way street. Vehicle access will be from Waterloo Street or by making a right turn from Barss Street onto College Street. The section of College Street between Pleasant Avenue and Shore Road will remain two-way for vehicle traffic. Pedestrian and active transportation access will continue to be available in both directions along the entire street.
UPDATED: Scale Repair Complete, Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Has Reopened
Update issued, 8:55 p.m., July 31, 2026: We are happy to advise that the scales are now operational at Queens Solid Waste Management Facility, following the repair being made. Weight based drop offs from commercial clients and commercial waste haulers.are being accepted again. Originally issued at 11:00 am on Friday, July 17, 2026 Partial Re-Opening of Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Partial Re-Opening of Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Repairs to the scales at the Queens Solid Waste Management Facility have not yet taken place due to delayed arrival of the replacement part needed. Once the part arrives and is…
Notice: Public Shower Facilities
Residents of Queens: Is your well low or dry? Or do you have housing issues and need a shower? We can help! Residents of Queens County can access public shower facilities at Queens Place Emera Centre. There is no charge for using the showers. Queens Place Emera Centre is located at 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool, NS. đźšżShowers are available: đź’§Monday – Friday: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. đź’§Saturday & Sunday: 12 noon – 3 p.m. đź«§Please bring your own towel and toiletries. đź•› Timeslots: đź—“ How to reserve a…
Public Notice: Boil Water Advisory ENDED
UPDATE – 9:58 P.M. ON Friday, July 2, 2026 BOIL WATER ADVISORY ENDEDIssued: July 3, 2026, 9:58 p.m. The Boil Water Advisory for customers of the Region of Queens Water Utility has ended. The provincially required testing of water samples following repairs to the chlorination earlier this week has been completed by Region of Queens Municipality, working collaboratively with Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. The water samples passed the required testing and water from the utility is now safe to consume without boiling. Thank you for your patience and understanding. UPDATE – 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026…

