Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Region of Queens Council Approves Heritage Designations for Historic Liverpool Properties
July 10, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Homes and public facilities in Liverpool, NS date back centuries, and at the July 10, 2018 Region of Queens Municipality’s Council meeting, motions were approved to preserve and recognize two buildings for their historic significance in the community. The Heritage Advisory Committee of the Region of Queens Municipality met on June 14, 2018 to discuss the requests for Heritage designations. The owners of the property located at 547 Main Street, Liverpool, NS submitted an application to have their property designated under the municipal register of heritage properties. The dwelling was constructed between 1760 and 1762…
Tax Sale – August 22, 2018
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, August 22, 2018 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.
Update: North Queens Aquatic Centre – July 10
Update: July 12, 2018 Update:July 10, 2018 re: July 11 activities Update: July 9, 2018 re July 10 activities The North Queens Aquatic Centre will be closed on July 10, as work continues to treat the pool water. Update: July 7, 2018, 8 am The NQAC will remain closed today (Saturday, July 7) to continue to treat the algae bloom. Staff anticipate that the pool will be open Monday morning for for the first day of swimming lessons. July 6, 2018 Please note: The algae bloom at the North Queens Aquatic Centre has continued today. The water has…
Update: Milton Centennial Pool has Opened Following Closure
July 5, 2018, 9 a.m.Milton Centennial Pool will be closed the morning of July 5 as a result of a chemical imbalance. Those registered for morning swim lessons are being contacted regarding an alternate time for their lessons today. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The safety of our participants and staff is our #1 priority; we will re-open the pool for aquatic activity only when we are positive that there will be no safety issues for swimmers and staff. We anticipate that the pool will resume its regular schedule of activities the afternoon of Thursday, July…
Region of Queens and Royal Canadian Legion Mersey Branch #038 Plan for the Future
June 26, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Succession planning and asset management are important components of running a non-profit organization, and the executive of the Royal Canadian Legion Mersey Branch #038 is making long term plans for the future of the Legion in Liverpool. A motion was approved at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Regular Council meeting on June 26, 2018 in which the Region of Queens agreed to consider first right of acceptance/refusal for the lands and buildings of the Royal Canadian Legion Mersey Branch #038 if at some point in the future the membership gives up its Charter. “We’ve met…
RQM Approved for Funding for Flood Mitigation Study
Region of Queens Municipality’s application to the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program, coordinated by Municipal Affairs Nova Scotia, one of only four approved in the province. Read the details in the link https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20180622005
Inaugural Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships to Be Held in Liverpool, NS
May 31, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Top ranked competitors from across Canada and Europe will converge on Liverpool, Nova Scotia on August 25 – 26, 2018 for the inaugural Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships. The event, the first national championship in Lumberjack sports to be held in Nova Scotia, will be held in Liverpool’s Centennial Park, overlooking the Mersey River, coordinated by North Nova Lumberjacks Society. “Queens County has a rich forestry history, and Council is pleased to welcome Canadian and international participants as they compete for top honours in axe throwing on August 25 -26, 2018 in Centennial Park, Liverpool,…
Region of Queens Municipality to Host Cycling Weekend
May 30, 2018; Liverpool, NS: As part its strategy to encourage more residents to become active, the Region of Queens Municipality’s Recreation and Healthy Communities Department will be offering a Cycling Weekend on June 16th and 17th, 2018. Offered in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre, this one-day workshop will teach participants how to lead the “Making Tracks” program or simply improve your cycling knowledge, skills and confidence. Specific topics include safety, technical skills, preparedness, equipment maintenance, rules-of the road and community route planning. The workshop will be held at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office at 249 White…
