Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Flags at Half Mast and Facility Closures in Observance of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is November 11.Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will be flown at half mast on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. As well, flags on municipal properties with cenotaphs will also be flown at half mast on Remembrance Day. The following facility closures will be in effect in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday:Queens Place Emera Centre closed November 11 until 1:00 p.m.Municipal Solid Waste Facility closed November 11Administration Building and Engineering & Public Works Facility closed November 13 Thank you to all who have…
E-Billing Now Available
E-BILLING REGISTRATION FORM To register for E-billing, complete this form and return it to: koickle@regionofqueens.com OR PO Box 1264, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Notice of Public Hearing: Development Agreement – Fixed Roof Overnight Accomodation
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FIXED-ROOF OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement. The development agreement would allow for an eight (8) unit fixed-roof overnight accommodation on property identified as PID# 70191937 and located on Highway 8 in South Brookfield. Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make…
MOBI Mat Removed for the WInter Season
The MOBI Mat has been removed for the season at Beach Meadows Beach Municipal Park. Accessibility: Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach. posted: October 26, 2023
Two Inducted to Queens County’s Olympic Wall
October 24, 2023; Liverpool, NS: Determination, equality, inspiration, and courage are values exemplified by the most recent inductions to the Queens County Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, David Rudderham and Brian Ward were posthumously inducted into the Olympic Wall. “Today’s posthumous inductions are bittersweet. While we are sad that David Rudderham and Brian Ward are not with us today, to see their family members receive this honour on their behalf brings a strong sense of pride in what was accomplished in their lives, athletically, as community members and with their family…
Public Notice: Seasonal Closure of Spray Pad at Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark
October 12, 2023: We have been fortunate to be able to enjoy the spray pad at the Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark for much longer than anticipated this Fall. With cooler weather starting to creep in, it is now time to winterize the spray pad to protect it from frost. On Monday, October 16, 2023, the spray pad section of the playpark will be closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2024. Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark will remain open for use. It is located on the grounds of Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool,…
Etli Milita’mk Playpark Officially Opens
October 11, 2023; Liverpool, NS: A safe, inclusive place where people of all ages and abilities can play together is now a reality in Liverpool. The Etli Milita’mk (pronounced: Ed Ah Lee Milly Dumk) Playpark officially opened with a ceremony held on site on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Donors from the community, government officials, funding partners and members of the community gathered at a grand opening ceremony to thank those who were involved in developing the first universally designed playpark in Queens County. The idea to build a playground that was safe for children with autism, disabilities, seniors, and those…
Public Notice: MOBI Mat Removed from Beach Meadows Beach in Preparation for Upcoming Storm
October 6, 2023; 9:30 a.m.: In anticipation of potential effects from Tropical Storm Philippe, the MOBI Mat Beach Meadows Beach is being removed on October 6, 2022. Following the storm, we will assess.
Media release: Council Approves New Chief Administrative Officer for Region of Queens Municipality
September 26, 2023; Liverpool, NS: The hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was unanimously approved by Region of Queens Municipality’s Council at the September 26, 2023 Regular Council meeting. Council announced the appointment of Cody Joudry as its new CAO, effective in mid November, 2023. “The Region of Queens requires a CAO who will move the entire organization forward in a unified manner while working for our citizen’s best interest. Cody Joudry has strong communication skills, understands the importance of public engagement, and has illustrated experience guiding council to short- and long-term priority setting. These are the attributes…
Special Council Meeting
There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:15 p.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. The purpose of this meeting is to deal with an In Camera Personnel item. An agenda can be found on the website.
