Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Media Release: Seven Inducted to Queens County’s Olympic Wall
August 24, 2022; Liverpool, NS: The lobby at Queens Place Emera Centre was filled with well-wishers, friends, family and neighbours of the inaugural inductees attending the Olympic Wall unveiling event on August 24, 2022. Queens County’s Olympic Wall is a space created to recognize the accomplishments of high performance athletes, coaches and officials from the community who have participated in World Olympic and World Special Olympic Games. There were seven people inducted at the unveiling ceremony: Jamie Belong, Betty Ann Daury, Owen Hamlin, Jenna Martin, Sarah Mitton, Alexander Shankel, and Ben Theriau. “Our seven Olympic Wall inductees inspire others with…
2022 Municipal Electoral Boundary Review Public Consultation
Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia requires that in 2022, every municipality shall conduct a study of the number and boundaries of polling districts in the municipality, their fairness and reasonableness and the number of councillors. On February 22, 2022, Council authorized staff to prepare three preliminary options for consideration: a six member councillor option, a seven member councillor option, and an eight member councillor option. The issue of the Mayor is mandatory and therefore excluded from the process. The current council number is seven. The Municipality plans to hold two public consultation sessions to obtain public feedback on Council’s…
Public shower facilities in Queens County
With many Queens County residents experiencing dry wells, public shower facilities have been made available in some locations in Queen County. Please contact the numbers listed below to reserve a time to shower at the location most convenient for you. Public Shower Facility: Coastal Queens Place, Port Mouton Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 – 2:30pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm Please call Heather at 902-220-4062 to make a reservation and receive instructions. Public Shower Facility: Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool Monday through Friday, 1 – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Call the Customer Service Desk to…
Region of Queens Municipality’s Audited Financial Statement Released for 2021- 2022 Fiscal Year
August 9, 2022; Liverpool, NS: The audited financial statement for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 was adopted by Region of Queens Municipality’s Council at their August 9, 2022 Regular Council meeting. An overview of the audited financial statements from the 2021 – 2022 fiscal year was presented by Kelsey Murphy, Senior Auditor at Grant Thornton, the independent external auditor appointed by the Municipality, at the August 8, 2022 Audit and Internal Control Committee (AICC) meeting. The AICC, consisting of two members of Council and three independent members of the public, recommended that the Audited Financial statement be adopted…
Public Notice: Main Street Rehabilitation Project 2022
UPDATE: November 1, 2022 – Partial Temporary Closure of Legion St., LiverpoolEffective the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Legion Street, Liverpool, NS will be reduced to one lane, and will be, in effect, temporarily a one-way street. Traffic flow will be from Main St. to Henry Hensey Dr., and traffic will not be able to access Legion Street from Henry Hensey Dr. travelling to Main St. Signage will be in place noting detours. This temporary partial street closure is in effect to enable work to progress on the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal Project. We apologize for any inconvenience that…
Special Purpose Flagpole: Emancipation Day
August 1 is Emancipation Day. In observance of Emancipation Day, 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, on August 1. Emancipation Day marks the end of slavery in many British colonies. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. The first colony to have anti-slavery legislation was Upper Canada, modern day Ontario with the Act Against Slavery 1793. On 1 August 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Nova Scotia is commemorating the day with Emancipation…
Special Purpose Flagpole: NAtional Acadian Day
On August 15, 2022, the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS will fly the Acadian flag in honour of National Acadian Day, celebrating the rich, vibrant culture and legacy of the Acadian people. National Acadian Day was established in 1881 during the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, where a decision to adopt a national day was made in order to recognize the distinct nationality of the Acadians. The federal and Nova Scotian governments officially recognized National Acadian Day in 2003 and 2004 respectively. Learn more: https://cch.novascotia.ca/stories/national-acadian-day-0…
Public Notice: Temporary Street Closure, Saturday, August 20, 2022
On Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 7 am – 6 pm the following temporary street closures will be in effect in Liverpool, NS for the Memorial Auto Show taking place in Privateer Park and on a section of Henry Hensey Drive: Henry Hensey Drive from Legion Street to Main Street at Liverpool Fire Hall No through traffic from MacLeod Street, Union Street, or from other access points onto the above noted section of Henry Hensey Drive. Motorists are advised to anticipate some delays in when travelling in the area as a result of the road closure.
Environment Canada Heat Warning in Effect Through to July 26, 2022
Updated, July 25, 2022, 12:21 p.m.: The heat warning issued by Environment Canada continues today as high temperatures and high humidity are ongoing in Nova Scotia. It is expected end tomorrow (July 26). Maximum daytime temperatures are expected to range 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40), except cooler along parts of the coast. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and…
Public Advisory: Temporary Traffic Rerouting and Water Disruption in Liverpool
July 14, 2022: Municipal staff are working to repair a water leak in the intersection of Church and Park Streets, Liverpool, NS. Due to the construction already taking place in the area, Court Street will be closed to through traffic, and Church Street will be closed in the intersection of Church and Park Streets. Detour signage will be in place during the repairs, and motorists are advised to plan their travels accordingly. Water will be shut off in the area, and will affect Church Street, from School Street to Court Street, as well as Park Street. The repair is…
