September 26, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality has hired Patrick Hirtle as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO). He will join the municipality on October 20, 2025, in the new position. “I’m thrilled that Patrick will be joining our team as Deputy CAO. Patrick brings a unique perspective to this role – he has more than 10 years’ experience in municipal government, and has been a Councillor in Town of Bridgewater several years ago,” said Willa Thorpe, Chief Administrative Officer at Region of Queens Municipality. “When we interviewed Patrick, we were very impressed with his extensive experience…

A new pedestrian crossing signal has been installed between civic numbers 698 and 710 Main Street, Liverpool at the crosswalk to the Trestle Trail bridge.

Update: Woods Travel Ban Lifted.  Fire Ban to Continue September 19, 2025: Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources has amended the woods travel proclamation to re-open wooded lands, parks and trails across Nova Scotia, effective 4 p.m., September 18, 2025.  The woods travel proclamation will remain in force for Annapolis County, where the Long Lake wildfire is ongoing. Region of Queens Municipality’s staff are currently removing barricades at municipal wooded parks and trails, and at the Municipal leaf and yard waste site in Western Head.  We appreciate the patience of the public as staff do this work, as it does…

September 9, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Changes to the ways in which recycled materials are treated have resulted in the upcoming closure of Region of Queens Municipality’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), effective December 1, 2025. This closure will result in the loss of jobs for Region of Queens Municipality employees at the MRF. In August 2023, the Environmental Act was amended by the provincial government, which mandates that recycling of Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-Like Products brought into Nova Scotia is at the cost of the producer. Collection, management and disposal across Nova Scotia will now be done by Circular Materials,…

Residents of Queens County: Is your well dry or low? Until current dry conditions improve and there is substantial rainfall throughout Queens County, everyone is doing what they can to conserve water. The Municipality is organizing options for people to get potable and non potable water, as well as shower access. The current list is posted below and is on the Municipality’s website and Facebook page. It will be updated as more options are confirmed. Currently, the following sources are available for residents, free of charge: WATER* Cowie Well, 733 Main Street, Liverpool* Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Highway 3, Port…

Thursday, September 4, 2025 Dexter Construction will commence asphalt paving work in Liverpool on September 4th and is expected to continue until approximately September 10th. Traffic control will be in place during this work. The following streets/locations are included: We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed to improve our streets.

To monitor air quality in communities in Queens and other areas of Nova Scotia you may be visiting, the Purple Air website is a helpful tool.  The map is in real time reading sensors citizens across the province have in place – to use it simply zoom in on Nova Scotia and look for a location, or use the search bar on the upper right corner of the map page for the location you are seeking:  https://map.purpleair.com/air-quality-standards-us-epa-aqi?opt=%2F1%2Flp%2Fa10%2Fp604800%2FcC0#5.88/45.615/-62.5 Click on the map marker to see the data from the sensor in that community of current air quality health index (AQHI) ranking. Map…

Do you want to be engaged and involved in your community? There are volunteer opportunities are available on several Committees of Council. Advisory committees help to inform the decision making of Region of Queens Municipal Council. Applications are open for members of the public to take part in these volunteer roles. Dismantling Discrimination and Hate Committee The Dismantling Discrimination and Hate Committee works to ensure that municipal practices and processes are inclusive to the people in Region of Queens. The purpose of Dismantling Discrimination and Hate (EDI) is to provide Municipal Council with strong impactful advice, education, and recommendations for…

Additional restrictions resulting from the dry weather were put in place on August 6, 2025 by the Province. All all fireworks are now included in the Fire Ban (commercial and personal).  The fine for violating the fireworks ban is the same as the fire and travel bans — $25,000 fine. The Office of the Fire Marshal has banned all Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects anytime a Burn Ban is in effect, and it applies to all professional and personal fireworks even if they have the appropriate approvals. Municipalities have been requested to post this information on their websites and in…