Current press releases are shown below when issued.
May 23 – 29, 2021 is VON Week: Flag on Special Purpose Flag Pole
May 26, 2021: From May 26 through June 2, 2021, the flag pole on the waterfront in Liverpool, NS will fly the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) flag in honour of VON Week. This year’s theme is “Compassion Where it Counts”, gives us all a chance to recognize VON’s passionate staff and volunteers, and their longstanding willingness to help those who need, especially during the pandemic. We are fortunate to have VON Queens County serving our community, and grateful for the devotion and hard work of the staff and volunteers. To learn more about VON Canada and VON Week, check…
Upcoming Construction: Union Street Water & Sewer Project to Begin Monday, May 17, 2021
May 14, 2021: Since becoming an amalgamated Municipality in 1996, Region of Queens Municipality has been able to invest approximately $73 million in capital upgrades to our infrastructure throughout Queens County that has helped our environment, provide safe streets, sidewalks, and drinking water, as well as quality recreational facilities. We are proud of the work that has been completed over the past 25 years and that work will continue in 2021 -2022. Work will begin on Monday, May 17, 2021, on the section of Union Street from Waterloo Street to Church Street. The project involves replacement of century old water…
COVID-19 Exposure
May 5, 2021: Please be advised that the Municipality was contacted by Public Health today and informed that there has been a COVID-19 exposure at Queens Place Emera Centre on Sunday, April 25, 2021. The exposure was in the fitness centre. Public Health has advised that anyone who was in the fitness centre from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021,should immediately self-isolate and call 811 to book a COVID-19 test or go online https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en . Public Health requires that even those whose tests come back negative must continue to self-isolate until May 9, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Queens Place Emera Centre is…
Tax Sale Results
Region of Queens Municipality held a tax sale on April 7, 2021. To view the results of this tax sale, please click the link below. Tax Sale Results
Proposed Bylaw-A Bylaw Prohibiting Certain Noises
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on May 25, 2021 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00 p.m.: A BYLAW PROHIBITING CERTAIN NOISES Object: To provide rules for noises that are prohibited within Queens County during specified times of the day and what noises are exempt from these rules. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia,…
Public Notice: Region of Queens Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre Reopening to Public on June 16, 2021
June 15, 2021: Nova Scotia is now in Phase 2 of the Provincial Reopening Safely Plan, and as such, the Municipal Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will reopen. Provincial indoor gathering limits will be observed, with signage posted advising how many people are permitted in the indoor locations Social distancing of 2 metres, sanitizing hands upon entering the facility and wearing a non medical face mask is required For those who wish to conduct Municipal business on the phone, please call 902-354-3455 or 902-354-3453, or contact Queens Place Emera Centre at 902-354-4422. During Phase 2, Council meetings will…
Council of Region of Queens Municipality Approves 2021-2022 Budget
April 28, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Following several months of budget planning and deliberations, the annual Operating, Water Utility, and Capital Budgets for Region of Queens Municipality were unanimously approved at the April 27, 2021 Regular Council meeting. This is the first budget of the newly elected Council. Operating Budget total is $21,968,378, including Hillsview Acres. The 2021-2022 Water Utility Budget totals $758,678, and the Capital Budget total is $22,459,135. “We’re moving towards a more accessible and inclusive community which will be attractive for present and future residents. Internal and external requests for increased financial support has made this a challenging…
Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-up
This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up will be held during the weeks of May 3 to May 7, 2021 and May 10 to May 14, 2021 on your regular collection day. The materials acceptable for pick-up shall include leaves, grass trimmings, and yard waste placed in clear or orange plastic bags. (No plastics, cigarette packages, cups, etc.) Branches and limbs will be accepted if individual branches do not exceed 7 cm. (2.5 inches) in diameter. These should be tied in bundles no longer than 1.2 m. (4 feet) and 20 m. (8 inches) in diameter. Scott…
Flags at Half Mast: National Day of Mourning
April 27, 2021: In observance of National Day of Mourning on April 28, flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will fly at half mast. National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. On April 28, pause, reflect and remember. Learn more at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website – click the link: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/
Proposed Bylaw-A Bylaw Respecting Deed Transfer Tax
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on May 11, 2021 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 9:00 a.m.: A BYLAW RESPECTING DEED TRANSFER TAX Object: To approve a new Deed Transfer Tax bylaw that will increase the rate of the deed transfer tax from 1.0% to 1.5%. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the…
