Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Flags at Half Mast
April 9, 2021: Flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration building and Queens Place Emera Centre have been lowered to half mast in respect for the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Flags will remain at half mast until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service (date to be determined) . The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9, 2021, at 99 years of age. He was the husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Spring Clean-up
Spring Clean-up April 19 to April 23, 2021 and April 26 to April 30, 2021 This year’s SPRING CLEAN-UP COLLECTION will be held during the weeks of April 19 to April 23, 2021 and April 26 to April 30, 2021 on your regular collection day. Generally, items acceptable for pick-up are over-sized items and items not regularly collected on your regular collection day. These items shall not exceed 150 lbs. in weight or 6 feet in length. Items that will NOT be collected are Leaf and Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Building Demolition Waste, Tires, Propane Tanks and Electronics (Computers…
Fort Point Lighthouse Operator Selected
March 24, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Fort Point Lighthouse, the third oldest standing lighthouse in Nova Scotia, will reopen this season under new management. At the March 23, 2021 Region of Queens Municipality’s Council meeting, a motion approved the proposal submitted by Queens County Museum for the seasonal operation of Fort Point Lighthouse in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, for a three year period, beginning in spring 2021. It has been a visitor attraction site for approximately 30 years. A popular local attraction steeped in history, it has stood at the mouth of the Mersey River since 1855, and was decommissioned in 1989….
Curbside Garbage Collection Delay
Please note that the following roads were unable to have curbside garbage collection completed today due to the hazardous road conditions. Collection for these areas is rescheduled for Monday, March 22nd. Please have your garbage, recycling and organic waste ready for pickup at 8:00 am on that day. Dexter Markland Poplar Hillcrest Gould Elm
Community Votes Down Area Rate Request
Thursday, March 4, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Eligible voters in Region of Queens Municipality’s Assessment District #7 voted in opposition to the area rate request made by Seaside Recreation and Community Centre. On March 3, 2021, eligible voters in the communities of Beach Meadows, Eagle Head, East Berlin, West Berlin, and Port Medway were given an opportunity to vote on a request from Seaside Recreation and Community Centre Association to levy a four cent per $100 of assessment on all assessment accounts in Assessment District 7 beginning in 2021 for five years. The vote is not binding. The total voter turnout…
Volunteers of the Year Chosen in Region of Queens Municipality
February 24, 2021; Liverpool, NS: Much like the effect that a stone cast on water makes, causing ripples that extend beyond the point of impact, the actions of volunteers are felt throughout the community. At the February 23, 2021 Region of Queens Municipality’s Regular Council meeting, two Volunteers of the Year were selected to represent Queens County, and will receive the Provincial Volunteer Award. Kendra Shot of Hunts Point, and Ron Shupe of Liverpool, were selected from nine Ripple Effect Volunteer Initiative nominations (representing 12 individuals) received over the past year; there were several volunteers who were nominated together in…
Storm Closures, February 8, 2021
February 7, 2021, 8:00pm: Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office and Queens Place Emera Centre will be closed on Monday, February 8, due to adverse weather conditions, and the safety of our residents and staff.
Waste Collection Rescheduled Due to Winter Storm
Feb. 7, 2021, 2:30 pm: Please note that waste collection scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2021 will be postponed to to the winter storm forecast. Waste collection has been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Please have waste placed curb-side by 8 am.
Pine Grove Park: Take Only Photographs, Make Only Memories, Leave No Trace
Update, January 20, 2021, 8:45 a.m.: Mayor Norman has recorded a video message regarding painted rocks at Pine Grove Park. Effective today, placing of painted rocks may resume at Pine Grove park, however, all other materials and items nailed to trees will be removed as found moving forward. January 19, 2021: Over the past year, an increasing number of decorative items have been brought into Pine Grove Park by members of the public. While some consider these items an added feature of the park, others feel they detract from the pristine natural setting. While we appreciated the time and creativity…
