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…

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…

January 23, 2018; Liverpool, NS:    Whether it’s snow or ice storms in the winter, flooding, hurricanes, forest fires, drought or other situations, it is wise to be prepared.  Region of Queens Emergency Management Office (EMO) Coordinator, Brian Hatt urges residents to have a plan and an emergency kit on hand. “An emergency kit is especially important to have in place as we enter the winter storm season, and there should be one in place year round.  EMO recommends that when residents learn of approaching storm systems, they prepare to shelter in their location for up to 72 hours.  This means…

January 23, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Nonprofit organizations in the Region of Queens Municipality have another means of communicating their organizations’ objectives and milestones with the public. The Region of Queens’ Council approved a motion at their January 23, 2018 Regular Council meeting to amend Policy 8 – Proclamations. The Policy states that “It shall be the policy of the Region of Queens Municipality not to endorse any proclamations.” The amendment will see proclamations submitted from local nonprofit community organizations or affiliations included in agenda packages for information purposes, allowing the public to make their own decision as to whether they…

January 9, 2018; Liverpool, NS : The Region of Queens Municipality has hired Chris McNeill as its new Chief Administrative Officer. Council approved Mr. McNeill’s appointment at its regular Council meeting today (January 9, 2018). “Council is very pleased that Chris, who is a resident of Queens, has agreed to return to employment at the Region of Queens after being away for nearly six years. With his 25 years of municipal and provincial government experience, he has the skills and abilities that Council requires to lead us into our next stages of renewal and development” advises Mayor David Dagley. Mr….

January 9, 2018; Liverpool, NS: The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality will be entering two purchase and sale agreements for surplus land in Liverpool. At the January 9, 2018 Regular Council meeting, Council approved entering a purchase and sale agreement for five adjacent parcels of land, known locally as the former Gorham School properties, and also approved entering a purchase and sale agreement for three adjacent lots located off Bristol Avenue, Liverpool, NS, near the Mersey River. “The two sales comprise land that the Municipality had acquired a number of years ago, on separate occasions, and had declared…

There will be a Special meeting of the Region of Queens Council held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool.  The purpose of this meeting is to deal with the Rezoning – Nickerson Pond Road.  Members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda can be found on our website.  

The Region of Queens Municipality is now accepting applications from Community Organizations for grants for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. To qualify, organizations must be Queens County based, must submit a financial statement for the previous year and a budget for the upcoming year. New organizations must submit a budget only. Details and applications for funding are available by clicking here. Application deadline is Friday, February 2, 2018