Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Notice of Public Hearing: Rezoning of a Property in East Port L’Hebert
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITYPUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY LAND USE BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to adopt a bylaw respecting an amend to the Region of Queens Land Use Bylaw. The amendment would see:• Rezoning of PID# 70275185 and located at 1428 East Port L’Hebert Road in East Port L’Hebert from Fishing and Marine (M3) to Mixed Use Coastal Residential…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be Observed by Region of Queens Municipality
September 21, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Recognizing the importance of the relationship with the Indigenous community, the need for reflection and education about the importance of reconciliation, and to honour the lives of the survivors and grieve the children who never returned home from residential schools, Region of Queens Municipality will be closing its offices and non-mandatory operations on September 30, 2021 to allow staff to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “Of the many actions recommended in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, we are pleased to see a day enacted federally to acknowledge the terrible legacy of residential…
Flags at Half Mast
Monday, September 20, 2021: Flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre have been lowered to half mast until sunset on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, out of respect for former Town of Liverpool Councillor and Deputy Mayor John “Charles” (Charlie) Welch, who served our community for 6 years, and was one of two Town of Liverpool Council representatives on the Coordinating Committee for amalgamation to form Region of Queens Municipality. Charlie held positions on a number of committees of Council including Business Improvement District Commission, Waterfront Development Corporation, Queens Memorial Arena Association, and Joint Services…
Media Release: Region of Queens Municipal Council Adopts Accessibility Plan
September 16, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Accessibility in Queens Coast is moving forward with clear direction, following Council adopting its Municipal Accessibility Plan 2021 – 2030 (QMAP) during the September 14, 2021 Region of Queens Municipality Council meeting. “Council is pleased to adopt the Queens Accessibility Plan, and to move forward with making changes within our municipal operations and services to ensure inclusion for all our residents and visitors,” said Darlene Norman, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality. “Some items are easy to address and change now or in the near future, and other recommendations in the plan are bigger projects…
Media Release: Municipal Heritage Designation Proposed for Caledonia Property
September 16, 2021; Liverpool, NS: A building in Caledonia that is 167 years old was recommended to be designated a Municipal Heritage Property at the September 14, 2021 Region of Queens Municipality’s Council meeting. The Milton Douglas House (more commonly known as the North Queens Heritage House Museum) was built in 1854 by the Douglas family on a portion of lands granted to John Douglas in 1825. The Douglas family have a long history as business owners and employers. John Douglas, father of Milton Douglas and seven other children, was one of the original seven settlers in Caledonia in 1817….
Launch: EngageQueens.ca webpage
Launch of EngageQueens.ca As part of Council’s ongoing work to provide timely and relevant information to residents, engageQueens.ca was created to allow residents to sign up for direct emails on topics of most interest to them. On the website, residents are able to see current issues regarding Council matters, public meetings, Planning matters, available committee vacancies, job opportunities, upcoming tax sales, and much more! Sign up for email alerts when new topics are added. It’s easy to do – scroll to the bottom of the page, and enter your information to subscribe. We encourage you to visit the site, and…
Notice of Public Hearing: Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY, on behalf of its WATER UTILITY has applied for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows: Hearing starts: Monday, November 29, 202110:30 am Region of Queens Municipality Council Chambers 249 White Point Road Liverpool, Nova Scotia Depending on the circumstances related to COVID-19, this public hearing may be held by GoToWebinar video conferencing. Board Hearings are open to the public, and you may participate as follows: You may…
Tax Tender – September 22, 2021
Sealed bids are now being accepted for the tax tender sale of properties listed below. Click here to view the Tax Tender Ad. Bid Submission forms must be received at the office of the Treasurer, Region of Queens Municipality before September 22, 2021 at 10:00 am. Bid Sudmission forms must be submitted by mail or in person. Click here to download the Bid Submission Form. For more information on the Tax Tender process and requirements of prospectivce bidders, please click here for Bidder Instructions. Legal description of the above properties may be seen below, or at the office of the Treasurer, Region…
Public notice: Public Swims Cancelled Today at North Queens Aquatic Centre
July 22, 2021: Please note, the 2 public swims scheduled for this afternoon at North Queens Aquatic Centre in Caledonia are cancelled due to water quality issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Public Swim Cancellation: Milton Centennial Pool
July 20, 2021: Please note, the second public swim scheduled for this afternoon, July 20, 2021, from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. at Milton Centennial Pool is cancelled due to lifeguard unavailability. We apologize for any inconvenience.
