Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Fibe Internet Ready to Connect in Parts of North Queens
Fibe Internet Ready to Connect in Parts of North Queens Phase One areas in Caledonia and area ready for Fibe connection through Bell Canada are outlined on this map. September 3, 2020; Caledonia, NS: Reliable high speed fibre internet service is now a reality for more than 1,250 properties in Central and North 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 Central Queens County that have had no internet or substandard internet speeds. Bell Aliant is now ready to connect the…
Mandatory Face Masks in Public Places, starting July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020: Wearing a non medical face mask when in most indoor public places became mandatory in Nova Scotia on July 31. This applies to several facilities operated by Region of Queens Municipality, including the Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Liverpool Visitor Information Centre. Under the Public Health Order, public places include: * retail businesses and shopping centres * personal services businesses like hair salons, barber shops, spas, nail salons and body art establishments (except during services that require removing a mask) * restaurants and liquor licensed (drinking) establishments like bars, wineries, distillery tasting rooms and craft…
Accessibility a Focus in Queens County
July 29, 2020; Liverpool, NS: Residents of Queens County will soon be able to share their thoughts on how to improve accessibility throughout Queens County. Region of Queens Municipality will begin by first looking inward, assessing Municipal properties and services in terms of accessibility and creating action plans for improvement. Province of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act was adopted in 2017, with a vision of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030. Implementation is planned to begin in 2022 with the first standards relating to built environment and education. One of the first actions to be taken will be the establishment…
Region of Queens Municipality Approves Municipal Government for All Vision Framework
July 29, 2020; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality took a big step forward yesterday adopting a Municipal Government for All Vision Framework that sets the stage for the creation of a community-led Diversity and Inclusion Action Team and the hiring of a Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. While the Framework was not unanimously approved, Mayor David Dagley is pleased with its adoption by a clear majority of Council, “Today, we recognize that as a local government closest to the people, that we need to do better to serve all of our residents fairly. This document begins that process by accepting…
New Collective Agreement Between Region of Queens Municipality and Local #1928 of IBEW
July 28, 2020; Liverpool, NS: A new collective agreement between Region of Queens Municipality and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEM) Local 1928 has been ratified and approved by Council at the July 28, 2020 Regular Council meeting. The agreement will provide unionized full-time and temporary employees in the Engineering and Public Works Department with 2% annual increases in their hourly wage each year over a four year period, from April 1, 2020 through to March 31, 2024. In addition to the 2% annual increase in wages, Materials Recovery Facility Sorters will receive a one-time 50 cent increase in their…
Ice Rentals Now Available
July 22, 2020; Liverpool, NS: Plans are now underway for Phase 3 re-opening of Queens Place Emera Centre, which includes the installation of ice. Staff are now taking bookings for August 3, 2020 and thereafter. The arena re-opening will require significant safety protocols to be in place. Users are being advised of these when booking ice. “Safety is our number one priority. The rules and protocols for Queens Place Emera Centre are constantly being reviewed and re-evaluated based on current Public Health protocols. The safety measures in effect at Queens Place Emera Centre always meet or exceed recommendations of Public…
Business Facade Program: Initial Application Deadline: June 30, 2020
June 18, 2020: Spring has arrived, and summer is fast on its heels – with many businesses now re-opened, and more customers out and about, some business owners may be thinking of curb-appeal and a refresh for their business exterior. We can help! The 2020/2021 Business Façade Program is now accepting applications (initial deadline is June 30, 2020), with funding support available of up to $5,000. Most commercial properties are eligible to upgrade many aspects of their visible appearance; from siding and window replacement, to signage and planters. Putting your best foot forward, and improving your curb-side appeal to engage…
Flag on Special Purpose Pole: National Indigenous Peoples Day and Month
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. In recognition of this, beginning on Friday, June 19, the Sante Mawiomi flag (also known as the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag, will be flown on the Special Purpose Flagpole on the Liverpool Waterfront for a two week period. This year, due to the serious nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada recommends celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis from the safety of your home – you can learn more about the unique heritage, diverse cultures and…
Queens Place Emera Centre Re-Opening
June 12, 2020: The time has arrived where we can begin to partially re-open Queens Place Emera Centre to the public. During the past three months, our staff have been completing maintenance, offering on-line fitness classes, and cleaning rigorously to prepare to safely re-open according to the required public health protocols. WE MISS YOU and are excited to see you all again soon. We are pleased to begin the re-opening with Phase 1 which will involve re-opening the fitness centre and indoor track effective Monday, June 22, 2020. The initial re-opening of the Fitness Centre will be for those who…
Summer Hours: Administration Office
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office will shift to summer hours. Summer hours: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
