Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Summer Concert Announcement for Queens Place Emera Centre
February 28, 2017, Liverpool, NS: The sounds of “Life is a Highway” filled the lobby at Queens Place Emera Centre as the summer concert event for Southern Nova Scotia was announced today. Eight time Juno Award winner Tom Cochrane will be performing with Red Rider at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool, NS on June 28, 2017. “With such chart topping hits as “Big League”, “No Regrets” and “Boy Inside the Man”, we are excited to have the iconic Canadian musician Tom Cochrane taking our stage in the days leading up to Canada Day,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the…
All are welcome to Attend Concert Announcement
We are having a press conference to announce THE Concert event of the summer in Southern Nova Scotia – hope to see you there! Details are here
Results of Tax Sale
To view the results of the tax sale that was held on February 16, 2017 please click here.
Region of Queens to Share Services with Neighboring Municipalities
February 14, 2016; Liverpool, NS: Identifying innovative ways to deliver core services is the challenge for today’s municipalities. Today, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved two shared services agreements at the regular Council meeting on February 14, 2017. The Region of Queens will enter into a shared services agreement with the Municipality of the District of Shelburne (MODS), in which a MODS Building Official will be appointed as a spare Building Official for the Region of Queens Municipality to access on an as-needed basis. As well, the Region of Queens will enter into a shared services agreement…
Operator Selected for Fort Point Lighthouse
February 14, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Visitors and locals alike will continue to enjoy the unique attributes of Fort Point Lighthouse, with a revitalized, innovative flavor. On February 14, 2017, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved the proposal submitted by Lane’s Privateer Inn to operate Fort Point Lighthouse in Liverpool, NS, on a seasonal basis for a three year period, beginning in spring 2017. “We are excited about the special features, events and attractions that Lane’s is planning for the next three years at Fort Point Lighthouse. We are also fortunate to enjoy local entrepreneurial leadership that is…
RegionofQueens Supports Merging Of Two Fire Departments
February 2, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Concerns for safety and a decline in volunteerism has led two long standing Region of Queens Municipality’s volunteer fire departments to take steps to amalgamate. The Charleston Volunteer Fire Department has started the process of filing paperwork to transfer its assets to the Mill Village Fire Department. Both fire departments have seen declining membership for several years; the current level of 10 in at the Charleston Department is not a safe quotient. Public safety and volunteer capacity will be improved in Charleston, Mill Village and District through the amalgamation. “We are supportive of the difficult…
Seeking Directors to Serve on the South Shore Regional Enterprise Network Board of Directors
The South Shore Regional Enterprise Network, covering the region of Eastern Shelburne County to, and including, the District of Chester, is currently recruiting directors to serve the Board. Directors will work closely with Board colleagues to ensure the effective governance of the network. Applicants should be driven by the belief that they can make a difference in our region with their diverse backgrounds and possess knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: leadership, business/ entrepreneurship, law, audit, finance, governance, strategic planning, partnership development, communications, and economic development. Volunteer Positions: 6 Directors· 1 representative from the Municipality…
Region of Queens Council Establishing Committee of the Whole
January 24, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Opportunities and challenges may require in-depth discussion that requires more time than allotted in a Regular Council meeting. The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved a motion on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 directing staff to start the process of establishing a monthly Committee of the Whole meeting, with the standing agenda to be built based on Council’s Strategic Priorities. “Committee of the Whole is a means for us to be able to have a discussion on a topic that we want to explore, without having to make a decision on it that day,…
Development Partner to be Sought for Possible Solution for Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care
January 24, 2017; Liverpool, NS: A motion was approved by the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality at the January 24th, 2017 Regular Council meeting authorizing staff to begin solicitation to source a development partner to help formulate and submit a proposal solution for the outdated 29 bed residential care facility located in Middlefield, Queens County. “In seeking developers, we are working to be proactive about finding solutions for Hillsview Acres, resulting in a modern facility, and keeping the beds and the jobs here in Queens,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. During the discussion…
Region of Queens Council Approve Tourism, Recreation, Arts and Culture Initiatives
January 24, 2017; Liverpool, NS: The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality voted in support of several motions that invest in tourism, recreational opportunities, arts and culture, and support a vibrant community. A new tenant for the Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre, development of innovative new technology for the Liverpool Visitor Information Centre, funding for a sporting event and support to bring an international event to the community, were all approved at their Regular Council Meeting on January 24, 2017. “The motions approved today in Council are the culmination of several months of work by Council, staff and…
