Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Region of Queens Municipality Celebrates Staff Milestones
This photo shows nine of the 21 staff recognized for their long service to the Region of Queens Municipality. From left to right: Mayor David Dagley, Wayne Henley, Bill Leighton, Lloyd Wolfe, Colin VanBuskirk, Shelley Connolly, Alex Comeau, Audrey Wamboldt, Steve Burns, and Richard Lane. December 11, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality provides services and programs which impact the lives of residents and visitors alike. A team of staff are employed by the Municipality to plan, coordinate, and respond to those services and programs. Milestone achievements of staff were recognized with Years of Service Awards presented at the…
Internet Upgrades to be Implemented at Queens Place Emera Centre
December 11, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Improved internet service will soon be a reality at Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool, NS. A motion was approved at the December 11, 2018 Region of Queens Municipality’s Council meeting to proceed with upgrades to the internet service at Queens Place Emera Centre, as outlined in a proposal received from Bell Aliant, in the amount of $65,670.77 plus HST. The cost of these upgrades will be funded through existing budgets and reserves for Queens Place Emera Centre, specifically the Fundraising account and Equipment Reserve account. “Provision of reliable, high speed internet is an essential part…
Canadian Country Star to Light up the Stage at Queens Place Emera Centre
December 4, 2018; Liverpool, NS: On Friday, April 12, 2019, one of Canada’s best known country music stars will be performing in Liverpool, NS. Chart topping Brett Kissel will ignite the crowds at Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool, Nova Scotia. It’s a show that country music fans will not want to miss; Brett Kissel will be joined by show opener Jason Price and his band, and local talent, Autumn Rae Carver. “Fans from across the province will have a treat in coming to this concert, showcasing multiple Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winner Brett Kissel,” said David Dagley, Mayor of…
Council Approves New Community Investment Fund
November 27, 2018, Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s Council is focused on investing in the community, with expected dividends to be improved clarity, direction and fairness in grant funding for community organizations in Queens to allow for investments in local community infrastructure. Policy 11 – Community Investment Fund was approved at the November 27, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. “The new policy for grants to local community based organizations replaces seven policies that were in existence prior to today, all of which pertained to funding. The Community Investment Fund Policy will be a more efficient policy, with clear criteria and…
Tax Sale: December 12
IN THE MATTER of the Municipal Government Act. TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Part VI of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia, certain lands situate in the Region of Queens Municipality and described in general terms below 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, December 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM to recover outstanding taxes, sewer and unsightly charges plus interest as well as expense of, and incidental to, the sale unless the same are paid in full on or before…
