Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Special Purpose Flag Pole: Mi’kmaq History Month
From October 1 through October 14, 2022, the special purpose flag pole located at Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, will fly the Santé Mawiomi flag, (also known as Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag) in honour of Mi’kmaq History month . Mi’kmaq History Month is a time for all in Nova Scotia to increase awareness about the Mi’kmaw culture and heritage. Learn more about Mi’kmaq History Month online: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/ and https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/lnu-affairs
Public notice: MOBI Mat Removed for the Season at Beach Meadows Beach
September 27, 2022: With the recent storm and the approach of fall, and winter winds and strong surf, the MOBI Mat at Beach Meadows Beach has been removed for the season. Remember the accessible boardwalks get everyone close to the beach to experience the beauty of the ocean and feel the salt air. Accessibility: Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, and there is a bench at the end to sit on and observe the beach. In late Spring/early summer until early autumn, the MOBI Mat is in place at the end of Boardwalk 2 to enable access to…
Volunteers Sought for Municipal Committees
Region of Queens Municipality is looking for people in our communities to serve on the following committees: Planning Advisory Committee (Click here to read Policy 60: Planning Advisory Committee) Heritage Advisory Committee ( Click here to read Bylaw 17: a Bylaw Respecting Heritage Properties) Accessibility Advisory Committee (Click here to read the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee) Diversity and Inclusion Action Team ( Click here to read the Terms of Reference for the Diveristy and Inclusion Action Team) If you are interested in being on one or all of these committees, visit this link to to apply…
Flags at Half Mast: Friday, September 30, 2022
Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre will be flown at half mast on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is September 30. Residents are encouraged to take time to reflect, educate themselves, and support survivors and grieve those lost in the residential school system,and murdered and missing Indigenous people.
Public Hearing: Rezoning of Properties on Highway 8 in Milton
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, immediately following another hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.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 amend it Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. The amendments would see the rezoning of PID#’s 70077698, 70077722 and 70077680 to Multiple Unit Residential (RM). 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 presented at the…
Public Hearing: Development Agreement – Automobile Repair Shop
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.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 the establishment of an automobile repair shop on properties located at 16 Edward Street in Milton. 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 presented at the Hearing, and must be…
Public Notice: Temporary Water Disruption in Liverpool
September 21, 2022: Waterloo Street in Liverpool, from School Street to Bootlegger Road, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day as crews work to repair a water leak. We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.
Facility Closures: Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Region of Queens Municipality recognizes the seven decades of outstanding service that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II provided to her subjects worldwide. The Municipality will therefore be closing its Administration offices, Queens Place Emera Centre and the Public Works department on September 19, 2022, to allow its staff the opportunity to mourn the Queen’s passing, participate in memorial services or watch the live broadcast of the state funeral. The Solid Waste Facility will remain open with regular hours of operation, and waste collection will take place as scheduled. If you would like to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II, there are…
Flags at Half Mast in Remembrance of Her Majesty Queens Elizabeth II
Flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre will be lowered to half mast to honour the life, and in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022 at age 96. Queen Elizabeth II was, at 70 years service, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Flags will remain at half mast until sunset on the day of the memorial service of Her Majesty the Queen.
Region of Queens Municipality Launches Citizen Reporter and Other Tools
August 24, 2022: Earlier this year, Region of Queens Municipality began work on the inventory of all municipal assets as part of an asset management program. The software used for the collection of assets is a web-based geographic information system (GIS) called ArcGIS. The software has many capabilities including a number that will help simplify reporting and making requests to Region of Queens’ Engineering & Public Works Department. Starting today, users will be able to report non-emergency requests related to parks & trails, transportation services, winter maintenance, water utility, sanitary and storm sewer through use of the Citizen Reporter. The…
