Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Tax Sale – March 20, 2019
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 20, 2019 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 on or before the said date and time of sale. Click here to see the tax sale…
Surplus Municipal Property to be Sold to Queens Daycare Association
January 22, 2019; Liverpool, NS: Queens Daycare Association will become the owners of the building that they have called “home” since they began operations in 1984. At the January 22, 2019 Region of Queens Municipality’s Council meeting, Council approved a purchase and sale agreement with Queens Daycare Association, selling the non profit organization the former Mount Pleasant School building and properties for $1.00. “Queens Daycare provides a valued service to families in Queens County, and Council is happy to be able to provide them with the facility and 3 acre lot for the nominal fee. Their proposal to purchase the…
Region of Queens Municipality to Make Application to Remove Sewer Discharge from Liverpool Harbour
January 8, 2019; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipal Council is applying for federal and provincial government funding support to remove sewage from two outfalls into Liverpool Bay; at the January 8, 2019 Council meeting, Council voted in favour of submitting a funding application under the Green Environment Quality Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The proposed project has an estimated cost of $4,493,530.00+ HST, and involves the area of Waterloo Street below the intersection of Waterloo and School Street, as well as William Street, Bartling Avenue, and James Street. “Region of Queens Municipality has been involved for…
Liverpool, NS Makes the Cut to Host Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships
December 14 2018; Liverpool, NS: On the heels of a successful inaugural event in 2018, the organizers of the Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships announced the 2019 Championships will return to Centennial Park, Liverpool, Nova Scotia. North Nova Lumberjacks Society are making preparations for the Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships to be held on August 24 and 25, 2019 on the picturesque Liverpool waterfront. “We are a small nonprofit group trying to make a positive difference in the communities we host our events in while drawing attention to our sport. The support we’ve received from Region of Queens Municipality…
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…
