Current press releases are shown below when issued.
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…
Public Notice: Water Main Break near King & Main Streets, Liverpool
Update: April 19, 2021, 8:30 am: Municipal staff continue to work to repair a water main leak in the area of King and Main Streets, Liverpool. Expect traffic disruptions in the area while work is ongoing. Thank you for your patience as staff work to resolve the issue. Update: April 17, 2021, 7:10 am: Temporary repairs were completed in the water main break shortly after midnight, in the early hours this morning. Water is being restored to those who were without it. Users of the system may notice discoloured water, and are reminded that running their cold water taps for…
National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24, 2021
April 16, 2021: National Volunteer Week is April 18 – 24, 2021. From April 16 through April 30, the flag pole on the waterfront in Liverpool, NS will fly the Volunteer flag in honour of National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is “The Value of One, The Power of Many”. To learn more about National Volunteer Week, check Volunteer Canada’s website https://volunteer.ca/nvw The power of people working together is significant, and can bring about huge change. Volunteers bring change, and make a far reaching impact in the lives of all residents of the Region of Queens Municipality. Thank you to…
Flags at Half Mast April 18 & 19
April 14, 2021: On April 18 & 19, 2021, Region of Queens Municipality will fly the flags at the Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre at half mast to honour and remember the 22 Nova Scotians killed on these dates one year ago. The Province of Nova Scotia has advised it will be lowering flags to half mast at all provincial government buildings and institutions, and encourages citizens, community organizations and businesses to lower their flags in remembrance of this tragedy. Others may choose to place a flag in their window to show support and remembrance. A service of…
Public Notice: Bell Canada Internet and Telephone Service Interruption
Update: April, 10, 2021; 8:30 am: Bell Aliant internet and telephone service has now been restored. If you are still having difficulties, please contact Bell Aliant. Public Notice:Areas of Queens County are experiencing telephone and internet outages on the Bell system. Bell is aware of the service outage amd is working to restore it. 911 is working as usual. We remind people to only call 911 for emergencies. *** Please do not call 911 to test if it is working – it is.
