Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Region of Queens Municipality Receives Provincial Safe Re-Start Program, Provides Support to Queens County Transit
November 24, 2020; Liverpool, NS: Provincial funds received by Region of Queens Municipality will benefit local public transit organization Queens County Transit. At the November 24, 2020 Regular Council meeting, Region of Queens Municipal Council approved a motion to transfer $25,674 to Queens County Transit as required by Nova Scotia Safe Re-Start Agreement for municipalities. “The effects of the pandemic have been felt here in Queens and across the province, and we are grateful to Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) for the funding Region of Queens Municipality has received. Queens County Transit has been a valued…
Seventh Region of Queens Municipal Council Take Oaths of Office and Elect the Deputy Mayor
October 29, 2020; Liverpool, NS: The seventh Council of the Region of Queens Municipality officially took office at a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The Swearing in ceremony is part of the first Council meeting of the newly elected Council, and once they have taken the oath of office, they become members of the Region of Queens Municipality’s Council. Darlene Norman was sworn in as the Region of Queens Municipality’s seventh Mayor, along with councillors in seven districts during the ceremony. The 2020 – 2024 Council includes Mayor Darlene Norman, District 1 Councillor Kevin Muise, District 2 Councillor…
Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-up
LEAF AND YARD WASTE PICK-UP November 2 to November 6, 2020 and November 9 to November 13, 2020 This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up will be held during the weeks of November 2 to November 6, 2020 and November 9 to November 13, 2020 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…
Official results, 2020 Municipal election, Region of Queens Municipality
The Official Results of the 2020 Municipal Election have now been confirmed, as of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Following are the Official Council members for the 2020 – 2024 term in Region of Queens Municipality. OFFICE CANDIDATES VOTETOTAL Mayor DAGLEY, David B.FRALIC, Brian G.MACLEOD, SusanNORMAN, Darlene (Elected) 8454661,1061,336 Councillor, District 1 CHRISTIAN, ScottMUISE, Kevin (Elected)SMITH, Tara 181249198 Councillor, District 2 GIDNEY, Ralph (Elected)KELLY, Heather 282152 Councillor, District 3 CHARLTON, Maddie (Elected)JOLLIMORE, Roger 513173 Councillor, District 4 AMIRAULT, Vicki (Elected)LAWS, AllanMACLAREN, Dan 314148120 Councillor, District 5 FANCY, Jack (Elected)ROBART, Leslie A. 325154 Councillor, District 6 BROWN, David (Elected)CROFT, Jason 363234 Councillor,…
Region of Queens Municipality Successfully Defends its Land Use Bylaw
October 9, 2020, Liverpool, NS: In a court decision released today, Justice Diane Rowe upheld the Municipality’s interpretation of its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw that prohibits multiple recreational vehicles (RV’s) and/or travel trailers on a property. For more than a year, there has been an ongoing dispute between the Municipality and owners of a property in Labelle, Queens County, concerning whether or not they are allowed to use the property for multiple RV’s. Evidence presented before the court earlier this week noted that there have been times when more than 5 RV’s have been on the property in question leading the Municipality to enforce the provisions of its Land Use…
Region of Queens Municipality Launches Recreation For All Initiative
October 6, 2020, Liverpool, NS: More residents in Queens County will soon have access to recreational facilities at very little cost. Region of Queens Municipality today announced the launch of its new #RecreationForAll initiative that will see increased access to municipal recreational facilities by lessening the financial burden on residents who may require assistance. At the launch event at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool, Queen County, Mayor David Dagley thanked Tim Potter of Dexter Construction for their initial sponsorship that paved the way for other businesses, community organizations, and individuals to step up supporting the program. The program will…
Invitation to Serve on the Planning Advisory Committee
Region of Queens Municipality is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Planning Advisory Committee ( click here to read the pdf). Representation sought for five of the Region’s electoral districts. 1. Electoral District 1 (East Port L’Hebert at the Shelburne County line easterly to Payzant Street in Liverpool, including Port Joli, Port Mouton, Southwest Port Mouton, Summerville Center, Hunts Point, Beech Hill Farms and White Point); 2. Electoral District 2 (comprising of streets northwest of, but not including Church Street, excluding properties on the eastern side of Union Street between…
Public Meetings: Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Review
A public engagement session is coming to a community near you! Learn what’s new about the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw, and give your feedback. Please RSVP if you would like to attend in person or online. Read more below, or click here for a PDF of the poster, which has larger type than the graphic below.
Fibe Internet Ready to Connect in Parts of Central Queens
Fibe Internet Ready to Connect in Parts of Central Queens Phase One areas in Central Queens ready for Fibe connection through Bell Canada are outlined on this map, excluding areas in grey, which are awaiting final permits. Once permits are received, those areas will be ready to connect to homes. September 3, 2020; Greenfield, NS: Reliable high speed fibre internet service is now a reality for more than 862 new properties in Central Queens starting immediately. Over the spring and summer, Bell Canada crews and their contractors have worked to install internet cables on poles in areas of North and…
