Current press releases are shown below when issued.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER SECOND READING – BYLAW NO. 11 – PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEMS
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 11 – Public Sewer Systems, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chamber, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: The object of this Bylaw is to regulate the use of the municipal sewerage system, including connections, permitted discharges, and user responsibilities, in order to protect municipal infrastructure, public health, and the environment, and to repeal and replace the existing Sewer Bylaw adopted in 2007. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be…
Message of Support for the people of Tumbler Ridge from Mayor Christian
On behalf of the Region of Queens Municipality, I want to express our community’s profound sorrow and unwavering support for the people of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following yesterday’s tragic events. To the grieving families, the shaken residents, and the first responders who answered the call, please know that you are in our thoughts. While we are on the other side of the country, we very much recognize the spirit of a community like Tumbler Ridge – we know that in small communities where people truly look out for one another, a tragedy like this leaves a mark on the…
Facility Closures Due to Winter Storm
February 11, 2026, 12: 15 p.m.:  Queens Place Emera Centre and Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office will close at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, due to worsening conditions from the winter storm. Administration Building staff will be working from home for the remainder of the business day.Â
PUBLIC UPDATE – Brooklyn Area Rate Public Meeting & Vote
(Originally issued at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Updated at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.) Due to deteriorating weather conditions, the Public Meeting for the Brooklyn Area Rate will be postponed until Thursday, February 12, 2026. There is no change to the voting date on February 13, 2026. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING & AREA RATE VOTE REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE IS GIVEN to the Rate Payers of Tax Districts 5 & 6 (Brooklyn) concerning the renewal of two Community Area Rates: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING DATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM to…
Notice of Intent to Consider Second Reading – Bylaw 14: Tax Exemptions
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council for Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 14 – Tax Exemptions, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: A bylaw to grant, regulate, and annually review municipal property tax exemptions for specified non-profit organizations and institutions within the Region of Queens Municipality. A copy of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, during the regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Notice: Hillsview Acres has Reopened Following Temporary Closure
UPDATE: Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care Reopened – the Covid Outbreak has been Cleared January 21, 2026: Please note that the Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care has been declared officially out of the outbreak of January 2, 2026. Visitors are welcome once again. As always, regular hand washing and sanitizing is encouraged and if anyone is feeling unwell or displaying flu- like symptoms, please consider delaying your visit. ********************************************** Notice: Temporary Closure of Hillsview Acres to Non-Essential Visitors January 2, 2026: Following confirmation today from Nova Scotia Public Health/Department of Health, Hillsview Acres meets the criteria for a…
NOTICE OF PASSING – BYLAW No. 28
IN THE MATTER OF the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998. TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 13, 2026, Council of the Region of Queens Municipality adopted Bylaw No. 28 – Designation of Road Trails on Municipal Roadways, a bylaw respecting the designation of approved OHV and ATV road trails within the Municipality. A copy of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, during regular office hours, or viewed on the Municipality’s website at www.regionofqueens.com. Published in the South Shore Bulletin on January 21, 2026 Angela…
UPDATE: Warming Centres Have Now Closed
Power has been restored to all but a few properties in Queens, and the warming centres have closed. Thank you to all the volunteers and organizations throughout the community who opened their doors to their neighbours during the power outage January 18 – 21, 2026. ***************************************************************************While Nova Scotia Power crews work to restore power to who have no electricity following the storm, there are a number of locations that people can access in the community to warm up and charge devices. The list below will be updated as more locations are added. ** We will do our best to ensure…
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER – DISTRICT 7
The Region of Queens Municipality is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Planning Advisory Committee. There is currently a vacancy for a representative Electoral District 7: ALL that district comprising Whiteburne Mines, Westfield, South Brookfield, Pleasant River, Northfield, West Caledonia, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, North Brookfield, New Grafton, Lake Rossignol, Kempt, Kejimkujik National Park of Canada, Hibernia, Harmony Mills, Caledonia, and Albany New. The purpose of the Planning Advisory Committee is to act in an advisory capacity to Council on such matters as: If you are interested in helping to shape…
Let’s talk Budget!
Region of Queens Municipality is beginning its budgeting process for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and this is your chance to be involved in helping to shape Council’s investments in your community! Click here to be taken directly to the Budget Survey. Click here to be taken directly to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. ABOUT THE BUDGETRegion of Queens Municipality’s annual budget is divided into two sections: the Capital Investment Plan (or Capital Budget) and the Operating Budget. To view the draft Capital Investment Plan, you can click here. As the draft Operating Budget is developed in 2026, a link to the…
