Current press releases are shown below when issued.
TAX SALE – March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020 Tax Sale Advertisement Tax Sale Notices and Procedures Information for Successful Bidders Please take notice that pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, certain lands situate in the Region of Queens Municipality and described in general terms here are now liable to be sold at Public Auction in the Council Chambers of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM to recover outstanding taxes, sewer and unsightly charges plus interest as well as expenses of, and incidental to, the sale unless the same are paid in full…
Statement by Region of Queens Municipality Regarding HGS Canada
STATEMENT BY REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY REGARDING HGS CANADA January 15, 2020 Recently HGS Canada informed the Municipality that they will not be renewing their lease option for the building in Liverpool Industrial Park. HGS Canada has decided that after 13 years operating at this location that they no longer wish to continue with the current lease arrangement with Region of Queens Municipality. Three years ago, the Municipality reduced the company’s rent to nearly half of what is was at the beginning of the lease in order to help with cost efficiencies in light of a reduced workforce by the…
Tax Tender
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Part VI of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia, is offering for public tender the properties outlined below which are outstanding for taxes, interest, and expenses. Sealed bids are now being accepted at the Office of the Treasurer of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS until Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM local time, unless the arrears on rates and taxes, interest, and the expenses are paid before the sale (Council of the Region of Queens reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids). Click here to see the tax tender…
Region of Queens Municipality Celebrates Staff Milestones
December 10, 2019; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s skilled workforce provides services that are important to the lives of Queens County residents and visitors. Staff employed by the Municipality are skilled in areas required to plan, coordinate, and respond to municipally coordinated programs and services. Milestone achievements of staff were recognized with Years of Service Awards presented at the Region of Queens Regular Council meeting held on December 10, 2019. “Council is proud to recognize these milestones celebrating the working careers of staff. Those receiving awards today have shown their commitment to public service and excellence,” said David Dagley,…
Tax Sale Results
Click here for the results of the November 20th Tax Sale.
Major Event – Bid Opportunity: 2021 World Championships of Double-Bitted Axe Throwing
Issued: November 18, 2019 EVENT BID OPPORTUNITY: 2021 World Championships of Double Bitted Axe Throwing The North Nova Lumberjacks Society, event rights holder for the 2021 World Championships, have officially opened the community bidding process among 7 selected locations across Atlantic Canada to host the 2021 World Championships of Double-Bitted Axe Throwing. Liverpool is a chosen location. This is an international sport hosting opportunity that will attract upwards 200 competitors from across the world. Previously this event was held in Hallfors, Sweden in 2019 and Munster (Hessen), Germany in 2017. The Championship will be held over a 3 day period within…
Wind Warning Issued
* Update: The warning is no longer in effect. 4:00 p.m., Nov. 1, 2019. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019;Queens County, NS: A Wind Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Queens County today. Strong Southerly winds gusting to 90 km/hour are expected to persist through the afternoon. Winds of this strength may result in damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Follow ongoing weather reports on the Environment Canada Website https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/ …
Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-up
This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up will be held during the weeks of November 4 to November 8, 2019 and November 11 to November 15, 2019 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 cm. (8 inches) in diameter. Scott LeBlancSolid…
RQM Wins Award at AMANS Conference
October 21, 2019; Liverpool, NS: During the Fall AMANS Conference in Digby last week, Region of Queens Municipality was presented the ‘Workplace for Wellness Silver Award’. This award was presented for the Municipality’s commitment to improving the health of its employees and elected officials. Thank you to Norm Amirault, Wendy Connors and Mallory Plummer for organizing ‘Workplace Wellness Week’ activities over the past two years. A big thank you as well to KayLee Oickle for all she does year round to promote health and wellness amongst staff and Council; she inspires and motivates all, and her dedication is appreciated.
