Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Notice of Passing – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF PASSING IN THE MATTER OF the Municipal Government Act being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998. TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 25, 2025, the Council of Region of Queens Municipality adopted a Bylaw respecting amendments to the Region of Queens Land Use Bylaw. The amendments saw: An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this notice, to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board. Dated: November 26, 2025 Angela Green, Municipal Clerk Documents The report that accompanied Second Reading and Adoption of…
Notice of Intent to Consider Second Reading – Bylaw 28: Designation of Road Trails on Municipal Roadways
Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 28 – Designation of Road Trails on Municipal Roadways, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. This meeting will also be live streamed on Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: A bylaw to designate specified municipal roadways as Road Trails pursuant to the Road Trails Act. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point…
Your Opinion Counts! Complete an Online Survey
Region of Queens Municipality needs your input and feedback on important initiatives. To participate at your own convenience, please visit queens.mysurveys.pro to take part online. You can also scan the QR code to the right with your phone. Individual responses will be kept confidential. We appreciate your participation! Your Opinion Counts! For taking part, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two grocery gift cards available to participants from Region of Queens Municipality ($100 value each). For more information contact: Morgan MacDonald Email: mmacdonald@regionofqueens.com
Found Cat
This cat was found during the rainstorm on Friday on the White Point Road, near Region of Queens’ Administration Building. We’d like to help the kitty find its owners! If this cat is yours, please contact the Land Use Department at 902-354-3453.
Notice of Intent to Consider Second Reading: Bylaw 13 – Solid Waste Management
Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 13 – Solid Waste Management, at a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to be held virtually and live streamed. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate the proper separation, storage, placement for collection, transportation, and disposal of all types of solid waste within the Region of Queens Municipality to ensure effective, sanitary, and environmentally responsible waste management. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point…
Free Metered Parking for Veterans’ License Plate Holders
Not only during Veterans’ Week, but all year long, the Region of Queens Municipality is honoured to allow those with a Veterans’ license plate to park for free at parking meters, as per Bylaw 9- Parking Meters. It is a small token of appreciation for the service and sacrifice they have made defending our rights and freedoms. Lest We Forget.Â
Public Notice: Permanent Change in Start Time for Evening Council Meetings
Effective Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the public portion of Regular Council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month will begin at 5:30 p.m. If there are Closed Session items on the agenda, they will be discussed from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., before the public session begins. At the October 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved amending Policy 23 – Respecting Meetings of Council to state that the Regular Council Meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding months where there is no evening meeting scheduled, shall include a Closed…
Public Notice: Region of Queens Municipality Discontinues Well and Bulk Water Tank Filling
October 16, 2025: Throughout recent dry conditions, Liverpool Fire Department was offering to fill dry wells for local residents. Based on the voluntary water conservation directive, Region of Queens Municipality has asked Liverpool Fire Department to stop providing that service as the water for well filling comes from Region of Queens Water Utility. The Utility supplies water to customers in Liverpool and Brooklyn. The Municipality is organizing options for people to get potable and non potable water, as well as shower access. The updated list will be posted on the Municipality’s website and Facebook page as soon as possible. It…
Three inducted to Queens County’s Olympic Wall
October 9, 2025; Liverpool, NS: A celebratory feeling was in the air as Region of Queens Municipality unveiled the three newest inductees on the Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre on October 9, 2025. Region of Queens Mayor Scott Christian was joined by two-time Olympian and two-time competitor at the Pan American Games Lisa Ross, and Mike Greek with Special Olympics Nova Scotia, to announce the newest inductees on the Olympic Wall. Rebecca Delaney and Jillian Young competed in the 2025 World Special Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Both competed in snowshoe events. Rececca Delaney won a gold medal…
Public Notice: Temporary Traffic Control Lights on Eastern End of Waterloo Street
October 7, 2025: There are new traffic control lights located in the construction area of Waterloo Street, Liverpool. These lights will remain in place while construction is ongoing. As construction areas change, the lights may shift locations slightly. There is sensor detection to avoid the need for long stops when there is no oncoming vehicle. Staff are monitoring the timing to allow for slow passage, and there may be some adjustments to the timing, as needed. The NS Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual is online:https://novascotia.ca/tran/tcm/traffic-control-manual.pdf and states that any overnight lane closure must have active traffic control regardless of construction activity. The signage…

