REQUEST FOR QUOTESProduction of Christmas Wreaths for Liverpool & Caledonia The Region of Queens Municipality is soliciting quotations from qualified companies & individuals to produce Christmas Wreaths for the 2017 Christmas season. The specification document is available for download here, or for pick up at the Municipal Office – 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m., on Friday, October 6, 2017 and all proposals are to be submitted in a sealed package marked “Christmas Wreaths Quote – Liverpool & Caledonia”.   All enquiries regarding this request for proposals are to be directed to: Richard…

September 12, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  This afternoon, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality appointed Jennifer Keating Hubley, Director of Finance who is a 13 year employee of the Region of Queens Municipality, as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (ICAO).   This will become effective upon the departure of the current CAO in early October. Council also approved commencing advertisement of the position to seek a candidate for the permanent appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer.  The objective at the Region of Queens is to provide opportunity for career advancement to staff, while ensuring that the Region enjoys a robust, transparent,…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, certain lands situate in the Region of Queens Municipality and described in general terms below are now liable to be sold at Public Tender in the Council Chambers of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia on Thursday, September 28, 2017 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. Please click on…

There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool.  The purpose of this meeting is to deal with an in-camera item under Section 22(c) of the Municipal Government Act.  An agenda will be posted on this website.  

I was saddened to learn of the tragic event on Saturday during the Hank Snow Tribute.  I offer my condolences to the families involved in this accident. A special thank you is extended to our Queens Place Emera Centre staff, Hank Snow Museum staff and volunteers, the RCMP, and emergency and fire services first responders.   I know this has been difficult for all involved.  Thank you for your leadership and public service.   Mayor David Dagley, Region of Queens Municipality

August 8, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  The Region of Queens Council is looking to the future and making plans for down the road by setting up funding reserves and a long range plan to improve road conditions in the Municipality.  At the August 8th Regular Council meeting, approval was given to sign the standard, recurring 3 year agreement to be eligible to “apply at a future date” for Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) approval to cost-share on surface upgrades.  Staff will include a list of possible improvement needs to be included in the future capital plan, along with a funding suggestion…

August 2, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  The mood was celebratory at Queens Place Emera Centre today as the Liverpool Championship Host Society announced they will host the World Junior Curling Championships in Liverpool, NS from February 17 – 24, 2019. “The Liverpool Championship Host Society  has done a great job in securing this event, which will  bring 140 of the world’s top young curlers, their coaches, families and fans to Queens County in February, 2019,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality.   Queens County has a reputation of hosting great events, having strong volunteer support, and bringing the…

July 25, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  Queens County has been approved to host a major event, and the Region of Queens Council is showing its support through pre-budget approval of $50,000 in the 2018/2019 budget.   A funding request was made to the Region of Queens Municipality by a local nonprofit organization that has been successful in its effort to host the event.  “Although we are not at liberty to release any details about the event at this time, Council is confident that this event will be met with great enthusiasm by the public,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of…

July 13, 2017; Liverpool, NS:   In just 14 months, more than 5,700 people from across Canada and the United States of America have taken a virtual journey in Liverpool, NS with a view to retiring in the area.  Liverpool resident Peter Ripple launched the website retiretoliverpool.com in April 2016 to promote Liverpool and area as an ideal choice for to those considering retirement options. “Mr. Ripple shows a great deal of community pride in hosting and managing the Retire to Liverpool website,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality.  “To have a citizen spreading the word about…