Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Region of Queens Municipality to Withdraw from South Shore REN
March 27, 2018; Liverpool, NS: In a unanimous vote, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved a motion to give notice to South Shore Regional Enterprise Network (REN) of its intention to withdraw from the South Shore REN effective March 31, 2019. Region of Queens Municipality, along with five municipal units in Lunenburg County and three municipal units in Shelburne County, entered into a Regional Enterprise Intermunicipal Agreement on August 20, 2014. The REN was, a proposed model developed resulting from a recommendation of the One Nova Scotia Report, cost shared at a 50% Level by the Province of Nova…
Water Restored to Users of the Region of Queens Water Utility
March 27, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Over 1,100 homes and businesses in Liverpool and Brooklyn were without running water on Monday, March 26, 2018, due to a mechanical issue at the Region of Queens Municipality’s water treatment facility in Liverpool. An unexpected break in a pipe at the water treatment facility flooded the pumps that convey the treated water to users. The mechanical issue caused a shutdown of the facility, turning off the water for all customers on the municipal water system. “We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while our staff worked diligently to make the required repairs as quickly…
Tax Sale – May 16, 2018
There is a Tax Sale scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Please click herefor further datails.
Region of Queens Municipality Preparing to Continue Water and Sewer infrastructure Project
March 13, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s existing water and sewer project in Brooklyn, Queens County is expected to continue this year, potentially with assistance through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) from Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA). At the March 13, 2018 Regular Council meeting, a motion was approved authorizing staff to submit an application for PCAP funding in the amount of $200,000 toward the planned $800,000 expansion of the Brooklyn water and sewer system. “The extension of the Brooklyn water and sewer project is part of the Region of Queens’ five year capital plan,…
Region of Queens Municipality to Explore Flood Mitigation Options
March 13, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipal Council is seeking solutions to the localized flooding in downtown Liverpool. At the March 13, 2018 Regular Council meeting, a motion was passed authorizing Municipal staff to submit an application to the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program (FRIIP) offered through Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA). This program provides funding support of up to 50% for a required study which will include recommendations to mitigate flood risk along the Liverpool waterfront. Council also requested staff to seek funding sources for the remaining portion of study costs which are not funded…
Public Notice: Septage Facility in Liverpool Re-opened
March 13, 2018: The Region of Queens Municipality’s Septage Facility, located on Hank Snow Drive, Liverpool, NS, has re-opened to users.
Volunteers of the Year Selected in the Region of Queens Municipality
February 13, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Like ripples from a droplet of water on a pond, the effects of volunteers and their projects make an impact that grows and spreads across the community. The contributions of volunteers were recognized at the February 13, 2018 Regular Council meeting of the Region of Queens Municipality, as Council selected two volunteers as Volunteers of the Year. Kerry Gallant of Liverpool, and Carolyn Conrad of Caledonia were drawn from a pool of 18 nominations recognizing the hard work and dedication of 22 individuals nominated over the past year through the Ripple Effect Volunteer Initiative; several…
Major Bantam Provincial Championships Coming to Queens Place Emera Centre
February 12, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Queens County is set to welcome hockey fans from across the province March 22-25th at Queens Place Emera Centre. The O’Regan’s Subaru Western Hurricanes Hockey Club have been awarded the 2018 Nova Scotia Major Bantam Provincial Championships. All games will be played on home ice at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool, NS. Kevin Benjamin, President of the O’Regan’s Subaru Western Hurricanes stated, “The 2017-18 Major Bantam season has been very competitive; Provincial weekend will be no different and the Hurricanes are very excited to have this opportunity to host such a tremendous event.” The…
