Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Message from Mayor Norman
Click this link to read the pdf of a message of condolences and remembrance of former Mayor John G. Leefe, or read below. Message from Mayor Norman According to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Former Mayor John Gordon Leefe lived a purpose filled life, and left deep, lasting impacts in our community, leaving behind many throughout Queens County to mourn his passing and celebrate a life well lived. John was first…
Flags at Half Mast in Remembrance of Former Mayor John G. Leefe
Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre have been lowered to half mast, in remembrance of and to honour the life of former Mayor John G. Leefe, who served three terms as Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality, from 2000 until 2012. He was the second Mayor of the newly amalgamated Municipality. Prior to this, He served the citizens of Queens for more than 20 years as their Member of Legislative Assembly. Region of Queens Municipality is grateful for former Mayor John Gordon Leefe’s years of service on the municipal and provincial level,…
Temporary Street Closures in Liverpool During Privateer Days Parade
June 24, 2022: On Saturday, June 25, 2022, the following temporary street closures will be in effect, during the Privateer Days parade, from approximately 10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Bristol Avenue, from Hank Snow Museum to Henry Hensey Drive, Henry Hensey Drive, from Market Street to Main Street, Main Street, from Henry Hensey Drive to Market Street.
Public Notice: Water and sewer rehabilitation project to begin June 27
June 24, 2022: Region of Queens Municipality continues to invest in maintaining municipal infrastructure, and one of this year’s capital projects is the Church Street Rehabilitation project, which will begin on Monday, June 27. The public is advised that the section of Church Street, Liverpool, from Court Street to Jubilee Street, will be closed to public traffic beginning on Monday, June 27, 2022. This section of Church Street will remain closed to all but local traffic and emergency vehicles for rehabilitation of water and sewer infrastructure until work is completed. Signage will be in place, and detour routes will be…
Canada Day Celebrations: Rock the Mersey
July 1 all across Queens, it will be time to Celebrate Canada! Canada Day events and celebrations are planned in Milton, Caledonia & Liverpool. Canada Day 2022 promises to be a fantastic celebration of community! The theme for Canada Day 2022 in Liverpool is #ROCKtheMersey. The festivities start at 1:00 p.m. July 1 in Privateer Park, on Liverpool’s waterfront, and conclude with fireworks at dark (approx. 10 p.m.). See the poster for more information or click here to download a PDF of the poster. posted: June 15, 2022
July 18 Tax Sale
Notice of Tax Sale July 18, 2022 at 10:00 am Best Western Plus, Hotel & Conference Centre 63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, NS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Please review the important information below: Tax Sale Advertisement Property Descriptions Notices & Procedures Information for Successful Bidders
New! Welcoming and Inclusive Steps at Visitor Centre in Liverpool
Queens wants to show that everyone is welcome. June, as Pride Month in Canada, is a great time to action some recommendations of the Diversity and Inclusion Action Team (DIAT). The Progress Pride flag on the Liverpool Visitor information Centre stair risers represents a range of marginalised people, adding people of colour and trans people to the LGBTQ2S+ rainbow. There is much to learn from various perspectives. Sometimes, helping people to feel included and “seen” in their communities can be as simple as a coat of paint! Posted: June 9, 2022
Public Notice: Single Lane Closure on Bristol Ave./Liverpool Bridge – May 19, 25 & 26, 2022
May 17, 2022: Region of Queens Municipality has been advised of some upcoming work being done on the Liverpool Bridge by Bell Aliant, scheduled to take place this week and next week. The work that Bell Aliant is doing will reduce the bridge to one lane and there will be traffic control in place while the work is taking place. Please note that the Liverpool bridge will be reduced to one lane on the following dates: Thursday, May 19, Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 If travelling on Market Street or Bristol Avenue on these dates, expect delays, or…
Public Notice: Park Maintenance at Pine Grove Park, April 28 & 29, 2022
April 28, 2022: On April 28 and 29, 2022, Municipal staff will be onsite at Pine Grove Park in Milton, to conduct regular maintenance to the park and trails. The Anniversary trail (the riverside trail that connects the Trestle Trail to Pine Grove Park) will be resurfaced. The trail in Pine Grove Park that loops around the pond will have fallen and dead trees removed. Signage will be in place advising of the work sites, and at times, some sections of trails may be closed temporarily for short periods of time, or rerouted. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. These…
Flags at Half Mast: National Day of Mourning
April 28 is National Day of Mourning in Canada, and is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. In observance of this day, flags will fly today at half mast on the Administration Building and at Queens Place Emera Centre.
