Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Notice of Public Hearing: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: FIXED-ROOF OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday March 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 a three (3) unit fixed-roof overnight accommodation on property identified as PID# 70260948 and located on Beach Meadows Beach Road in Beach Meadows. Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council. Written submissions will be…
Public Notice of Proposed Bylaw: A ByLaw Respecting Emergency Management
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BYLAW PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on March 28th, 2023 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00pm: A BYLAW RESPECTING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Object: To approve A Bylaw Respecting Emergency Management that will allow for the effective and coordinated response and management to a State of Local Emergency. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249…
2023/2024 Budget Deliberation: Upcoming meeting dates and videos of budget meetings posted online
A series of budget meetings were held over the past several weeks to discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal budget for Region of Queens Municipality. The budget will be brought forward for approval at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at West Queens Community centre, Riverhead Road, Port Mouton. All are welcome to attend. Council invites residents to attend to learn about the budget, and where Council is considering making investments in 2023 – 2024. The video of the fifth meeting to discuss the budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for Region of Queens Municipality has…
Notice: Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled
** Please Note: The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, has been rescheduled to Monday, March 13, 2023. The time and location will remain the same: 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS.
Delayed Opening, March 3, 2023 – Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building
March 2, 2023, 4:04 p.m: In anticipation of the snowfall that is expected overnight and the resulting road conditions in the early morning hours, the administration building of Region of Queens Municipality, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, will have a delayed opening on Friday, March 3, 2023. The offices will open at 10 a.m.
Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect
Winter Parking Restrictions in Liverpool Motorists are reminded that Winter Parking restrictions are now in place. Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act states that vehicles may not park or interfere in any way with snow removal or sanding/salting, and that those who do, may be towed at the owners expense. Please be advised that vehicles parked on the roads, at parking meters or public parking lots in Liverpool will be towed if they impede winter maintenance. Parking Restrictions on Provinical Roadways Motorists are reminded that the Provincial Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Any Queens County roads located…
SnowFall Warning in Effect for Queens County – Feb. 13, 2023
Feb. 13, 2023, 3:40 p.m.: Due to deteriorating weather conditions resulting from the snow storm in the forecast, and for the safety of staff and those who use the facility, please note that Queens Place Emera Centre will close today (February 13, 2023) at 5:00 p.m. Our plan is to reopen on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 for regular hours, however, please check our Facebook page and the website for update, in the event this changes. Stay safe everyone. **************************************************************** Feb. 13, 2023, 12:57 p.m.: A Snowfall Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for snowfall expected late this afternoon and…
UPDATE: Public notice; Water Leak repair and Water Service Restored – Millard Ave., Liverpool
2:53 p.m., Feb 6, 2023: The repair has been completed to the leak in the water line on Millard Ave., Liverpool and the water has been turned back on. ********************February 6, 2023: Municipal Staff are currently working to repair a water leak on Millard Ave., Liverpool. This has resulted in a loss of water for properties on that street, and may result in cause loss of water pressure and discoloured water in the surrounding area. We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.
Weather Warning: Extreme Cold, February 3 – 4, 2023
February 3, 2023: Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning, in effect from Friday evening, February 3, through to Saturday afternoon, February 4. Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia. The warning states that: An arctic airmass will combine with strong and gusty northwest winds to give bitterly cold conditions by tonight. Windchill values of minus 35 to minus 43 are expected to develop late night and will persist into Saturday morning before beginning to moderate Saturday afternoon as temperatures warm up….
Notice: Planning Advisory Meeting Rescheduled
The Planning Advisory Committee meeting regularly scheduled for February 6, 2023 has been re-scheduled to Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool. posted: Febraury 1, 2023
