Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Statement from Mayor Scott Christian
After careful consideration and with advice obtained from Region of Queens Municipality’s legal counsel, Council has decided not to appeal the decision of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board in support of Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. expanding the boundaries of the existing Coffin Island site. Our lawyers advised there would be little chance of success to win the appeal because appeals are limited to issues of law or jurisdiction – not whether the decision rendered by the Board reflects the best interests of the community. Although the Council of Region of Queens Municipality echoes the disappointment and frustration felt by…
NOTICE OF PASSING – BYLAW 11
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF PASSING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of Region of Queens Municipality, at a duly constituted meeting held on March 10, 2026, passed Bylaw No. 11, A Bylaw Respecting the Regulation of Discharges to Municipal Sewerage Systems, also known as “The Sewer Bylaw.” This Bylaw regulates discharges to the municipal sewerage systems within the Region of Queens Municipality, including provisions respecting sewer connections, permitted and prohibited discharges, sewer fees, and enforcement. This Bylaw repeals the Bylaw Respecting the Regulation of Discharges to the Municipal Sewerage System adopted by Council on January 15, 2007….
FOUND — Key Fob with keys
A key fob for a car and other keys was found in the parking lot at Pine Grove Park today (March 3). If this is yours, please contact Region of Queens Municipality at 902-354-3453 to claim them, or stop by the Administration Building at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. You will be asked to identify the make of car (under the yellow box) to claim them.
Message from Mayor Christian: Perkins House Closure
The Perkins House Museum is an important cultural and historic building, significant to many in Queens County. The recent decision by the province to close it is disappointing, and we have heard from many in the community who share this feeling. Like many in the community, I await more information from the Province of Nova Scotia about what the future holds for the Perkins House Museum – at this time, no requests have been made of the Region of Queens relating to the museum. I encourage members of the community with a passion for our heritage to become involved as…
Public Notice: Temporary Sewer Service Disruption – Bootlegger Road & Lower Waterloo Street East, Liverpool
Update: February 26, 2026; 11:20 am Further to the sewer service disruption on Bootlegger Road & Lower Waterloo Street East, Liverpool; municipal crews have determined that the issue is isolated to properties below Enos Collins Lane (harbour side), on Waterloo Street and Bootlegger Road, Liverpool. February 26, 2026 There is currently a temporary disruption affecting sewer utility services on Bootlegger Road and the lower portion of Waterloo Street East in Liverpool. This issue is the result of recent weather events that have impacted sewer infrastructure in the area. Municipal crews are actively working to resolve the situation as quickly as…
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Location: Council Chamber at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Purpose of the Special Meeting The purpose of this Special Meeting is to: No additional business will be considered at this Special Meeting. Public Access This meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. The draft budgets will…
Statement for Mayor Christian: Decision by NS Aquaculture Review board
On behalf of the RQM I want to express how deeply disappointed we are in the decision of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board (NSARB) to approve Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd.’s application to expand the existing salmon farm by Coffin Island and Beach Meadows Beach from the current 14 pens to 20. The RQM stood by our community as an intervenor in opposition to this expansion. I want to express my gratitude for our residents who contributed their time, energy and voices by providing oral statements, submitting testimony and appearing as witnesses at this hearing. To access more information on…
Area Rate Voting Results
(Originally issued at 8:23 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. Updated at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.) The results of the Area Rate votes will now be presented to Council in a staff report at the Regular Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, which begins at 5:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend this meeting in the Chamber gallery at the Municipal Administration Building at 249 White Point, Liverpool. It will also be livestreamed on our Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Council will consider the results of these votes and determine whether to approve the requested Area…
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…
