From parks to parking, from water pipes to workouts, from waste management to water treatment, and from special care to capital infrastructure, the Region of Queens Municipality’s skilled workforce maintains many areas important to the lives of Queens County residents and visitors. Milestone achievements were recognized with Years of Service Awards at the December 15, 2015 Region of Queens Council meeting. “The skills, commitment and high level of customer service offered by all of the Region of Queens employees is something that Council is proud to make note of,” said Christopher Clarke, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “The…

Nel mondo dei casinò online, pochi giochi hanno catturato l’immaginazione dei giocatori come Crazy Time. Questo straordinario gioco dal vivo ha rivoluzionato il settore del gioco d’azzardo online, offrendo un’esperienza unica, emozionante e ricca di opportunità. Ma cosa rende Crazy Time così speciale? Esploriamo insieme le sue caratteristiche e scopriamo perché è diventato un fenomeno globale. L’Innovazione di Crazy Time Crazy Time è un gioco dal vivo che combina intrattenimento ad alta tensione con la possibilità di vincere somme considerevoli. Basato su una ruota della fortuna, il gioco introduce elementi interattivi e bonus che lo rendono unico nel suo genere….

Without the commitment of residents who populate the more than 200 volunteer organizations in Queens County, life in this community would be drastically different than it is today. The Region of Queens Municipality has developed a program to recognize and celebrate these contributions through “The Ripple Effect” volunteer recognition initiative. According to Mayor Christopher Clarke, this sense of altruism and the commitment of volunteers in Queens is well-known, and “The Ripple Effect” will help to further this. “Most of us cannot remember a time when the citizens of Queens did not step up and help on a voluntary basis for…

July 28, 2015 Liverpool, NS: Working together on an innovative approach, the culmination of four years of co-operative effort between the six fire departments in Queens County and the Region of Queens Municipality was presented to Council today. Recognizing the vital role our volunteer Fire Departments play in providing essential protection services for the safety and security of our communities, a ground-breaking collaborative spirit has resulted in a policy to provide a framework for financial assistance for the purchase of essential vehicles and with ongoing operational costs over years to come. “The days of fire departments being able to sustain…

June 23, 2015, Liverpool, NS: With a unanimous vote by the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality’s Council, the Region selected a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Richard MacLellan will start work in mid-July, bringing with him 15 years of management experience in both the government and commercial energy/marine sectors. His career has spanned nine years at the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), most recently as Manager, Energy and Environment. He will begin work at the Region of Queens Municipality in mid-July. “We are very fortunate to be welcoming Richard MacLellan to the team,” said Christopher Clarke, Mayor of the…

June 15, 2015 Liverpool, NS: It is a community celebration, the start of something new, and it is all starting as the Summer Solstice begins! On June 21, at 1:39 p.m., a transformation will occur. As the Summer Solstice marks the beginning of summer, the grand opening ceremony of the Liverpool Town Hall and Astor Theatre marks the beginning of a new community centre for arts, culture and creativity in Liverpool. It also marks the opening of the Sipuke’l Gallery. The Gallery features First Nation artists’ work, and a permanent rotating display of artifacts from the Mersey River dating back…

April 1, 2015, Liverpool, NS: One of Canada’s best known musical groups is coming to Liverpool, NS this summer. An evening with legendary Canadian rockers, Blue Rodeo will take place on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Showtime is 9:00 p.m. “We are excited that Blue Rodeo will be performing at Queens Place Emera Centre, and hope to see fans from across the province enjoying the music that has made them international recording stars,” said Christopher Clarke, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “Queens Place Emera Centre has been described as one of…

The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality, along with Management and Staff of Queens Place Emera Centre, invite you to attend a special press conference to announce a concert coming to the facility this summer. What: An exciting announcement about a summer entertainment event at Queens Place Emera Centre Where: Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, NS When: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 12:15 pm Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public, and all are welcomed to join us. We sincerely hope you are able to attend!

February 26, 2015, Liverpool, NS: After more than 31 years working in municipal government, Region of Queens Municipality Chief Administrative Officer Kathleen Rafuse has announced her upcoming retirement. She will retire in August, 2015. “I have had the great pleasure of working with Kathleen in both of my terms as Mayor, and can honestly say that she is a very competent person, and she will be missed by Council, staff and those who have worked with her in other areas,” said Christopher Clarke, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “Kathleen has been instrumental in moving many projects and initiatives…

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