Current press releases are shown below when issued.
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…
Flags at Mast: April 18 & April 19
Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will be flown at half mast on April 18 and April 19 to honour and remember the lives of the 22 people and an unborn child who were killed in the mass shooting in Nova Scotia on these dates in 2020. Please pause for a moment at 12 noon on April 18 & April 19 to reflect on the events that took place three years ago, remember those who lost their lives, and honour the survivors. The province of Nova Scotia has issued a media release:…
Flag on Special Purpose Flagpole: April 16 – 22, 2023 is National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 16 – 22, 2023! It’s a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers, especially the local volunteers who make our communities stronger. The theme this year is “Volunteering Weaves Us Together”, a reminder of the time, talent and energy volunteers share to strengthen the fabric of our community. Volunteering helps us find friendship, develop trust, and gain belonging. We become more deeply connected to our community and create a sense of unity, which builds on our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society. Canadians have dedicated approximately 5 billion…
Spring Clean-up
This year’s Spring Clean-up Collection will be held during the weeks of April 17 to April 21, 2023 and April 24 to April 28, 2023 on your regular collection day. Generally, items acceptable for pick-up are over-sized items and items not regularly collected on your regular collection day. These items shall not exceed 150 lbs. in weight or 6 feet in length. Items that will NOT be collected are Leaf and Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Building Demolition Waste, Tires, Propane Tanks and Electronics (Computers and TVs, etc.). It is essential that your regular household garbage (black bags), blue bags,…
Public Notice: Water Flow Testing In Liverpool Today
April 4, 2023: A contractor will be conducting water utility flow testing this morning throughout Liverpool. Water Utility customers may experience temporary loss of pressure and discoloured water during this time. If customers experience discoloured water customers should flush their cold water tap until normal conditions are restored. We thank customers for their patience.
