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February 2024 Tax Tender
Sealed bids are now being accepted until Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm AST. Review the following documents for full details. Notice of Tax Tender Property Descriptions Instructions to Bidders Bid Submission Form For results of the October 18, 2023 tax sale, please click here. REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO ANY PURCHASER REGARDING THE FITNESS, GEOGRAPHICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY OF THE LAND (S) OFFERED FOR SALE FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries. The lands offered for sale ARE BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS”…
Public Notice: Temporary Closure of Indoor Track at Queens Place Emera Centre
January 2, 2024: As the result of ongoing facility maintenance, the indoor track at Queens Place Emera Centre will be closed from now until end of day on Thursday, January 4 (Tuesday, January 2, Wednesday, January 3 & Thursday, January 4, 2024). We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Pine Grove Park Parking Area Temporarily Closed
January 2, 2024 The parking lot at Pine Grove Park will be closed temporarily the morning of Wednesday, January 3rd from approximately 7 am to 9 am while maintenance of trees in the area is taking place.
Update: Arena has Reopened for Regular Use
Update: Arena has Reopened for Regular Use January 12, 2024: Effective Friday, January 12, 2024, the arena at Queens Place Emera Centre has reopened for regular use. Staff look forward to welcoming the public back for on ice activities. To book ice, please contact Judith Mossman, Customer Service Manager, at jmossman@queensplace.ca or 902-354-4422. The Arena schedule has been updated to reflect all current rentals, and is available on-line: https://www.queensplace.ca/schedules/ Update: Progress on Condenser Replacement and Arena Reopening Date January 9, 2024: Installation of the ice surface is currently underway at Queens Place Emera Centre, and the arena is scheduled to be…
Reduction in Water Rate Approved for Region of Queens Water Utility Customers
December 22, 2023, Liverpool, NS: Customers of the Region of Queens Water Utility will see a one-time reduction to their water consumption rate reflected in their quarterly invoice dated January 1, 2024as the result of a decision by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB). Nova Scotia UARB is the regulatory body that oversees water utility rates. “Council is pleased that Nova Scotia UARB approved our Water Utility’s application for a 70% rate reduction to the current billing cycle. The reduced bill will help to cover some of the expenses incurred by Water Utility Customers during this summer’s eight-week…
Special Council Meeting: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
A Special Council Meeting of Region of Queens Municipality’s Council will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9 a.m., via Zoom. The Special Council meeting has one item on the agenda, Mill Village Fire Department Truck Purchase The upcoming meeting will be conducted virtually. The agenda can be dowloaded on our website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/document-library/council/agendas/2023-1/3350-2023-12-19-special-council-meeting-agenda/file Please note, to receive a link to watch or listen to the meeting live, please contact cwatson@regionofqueens.com or call 902-354-3455 to request a link be emailed to you.
Public Notice: Condenser Replacement at Queens Place Emera Centre
Public Notice: Condenser Replacement at Queens Place Emera Centre December 7, 2023: From January 8 through January 15, 2024, the arena at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool, NS will be closed to replace the condenser, an essential component of the ice making plant. In September, the existing condenser failed and temporary repair work provided an interim solution, allowing the refrigeration plant to function while the new condenser was built and delivered. As a result of this project, the arena ice surface cannot be maintained and will need to be removed and replaced. The proposed 8-day timeline is subject to…
Flags at Half Mast: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre are being flown at half mast today in observance of this day which is observed on the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which an armed male student murdered fourteen women and injured fourteen others because they were women. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness and invite change against the violence that occurs to women.
Queens Place Emera Centre Outdoor Trail Temporarily Closed
November 23, 2023 The trail at Queens Place Emera Centre will be temporarily closed to the public, while the contractor for the construction of the Long Term Care Facility completes fencing repairs.
Next Steps for New Library in Queens
Liverpool, [November 16, 2023] – The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality is committed to developing a new library, which would replace the existing location at the Rossignol Cultural Centre in Liverpool. The current library’s lease expires at the end of 2024 and Municipal staff have identified the Liverpool Business Development Center as a potential and promising new home for the library. The Liverpool Business Development Center, situated on Harley Umphrey Drive, offers an ideal space, including ample parking, access to green spaces, and more room for programming. The building is also owned by the Municipality. “In today’s times, libraries…