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…

** 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.

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 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…

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…

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.

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….

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

February 1, 2023: 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…