It’s open and ready for you to serve up the fun! The Beach Volleyball Court located on the grounds of North Queens Aquatic Centre, has opened for the season! If you are planning an event there, please complete the Request for Facility Use Form ( click here for the webpage) and send the completed form to publicworks@regionofqueens.com The net is up, lines are down, and the sand has been thoroughly checked for hazards (and weeded) – thank you to our Municipal staff for their care in this!

Recently, discarded sharps (used needles) have been found in shrub gardens on Market Street  when staff were spring cleaning in Liverpool. They also discovered drug paraphernalia on Henry Hensey Drive.  Region of Queens Municipality reminds park users to remain on the trails when using parks, and to be aware of your surroundings and those of children and pets. Keep safety in mind. The Municipality has properly disposed of the sharps and illegal drug item that were found and would like to take this opportunity to remind the public if you find sharps in our parks, graveyards or public areas please…

On behalf of The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality, I would like to say that our hearts go out to the Filipino community in the wake of the tragic event during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver this weekend.  Across Canada, and here in Queens County, the effects of devastating act have been felt.  The Region of Queens Municipality is a welcoming community and will continue to welcome and embrace all. As a sign of respect and support, the flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Municipal building will continue to fly at half mast until sunset on…

A sure sign that spring and summer have arrived (well, aside for the warm weather and sunny days!) is that earlier today, the MOBI mat was installed at Beach Meadows Beach!  Thank you to Municipal staff on our groundskeeping team for their work in installing it. On a sunny day like today, having the MOBI mat in place helps to ensure that anyone can access the cool ocean breezes, beautiful view, and get a dose of Vitamins D and Sea 😉 at Beach Meadows Beach!  The MOBI mat is located at Boardwalk 2, and goes from the boardwalk to near…

The Special Council meeting has one item on the agenda: 2025 -2026 Budget Deliberations. Topics to be reviewed include:* Overview* Capital Improvement Plan* Water Utility* Wastewater/Sewer* Solid Waste (Landfill, recycling, organics)* Transportation Services* Roads & Streets The meeting will be in person, in Council Chamber at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, or watch the live stream on Facebook page or the our YouTube channel. the agenda is online, click here. A second Special Council meeting has been scheduled at 6 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025 to discuss the remaining items. If required, a third Special Council…

Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has started its budget discussions for the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year. Residents are invited to attend to learn about the budget process, and where Council is considering making investments in the coming year. Thursday April 24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Staff present draft budget to Council. Discussion of preliminary draft. Monday, April 28, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Discussion of preliminary draft. Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (if required) – Discussion of preliminary draft. It is anticipated that Council will vote on the final budget at the Regular Council meeting…

April 11, 2025: Are you looking for a meaningful may to make a difference in the community? The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking one volunteer as the Minister of Justice’s appointed member on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Police Advisory Board (PAB). Applying is easy – log in with your My NS account (or create one), then fill in your profile page, upload a resume or any other pertinent information that may help your application by showing your experience and skills, then click on “My Current Opportunities”, select “Police (RCMP) Advisory Boards” from the list, and click on “Apply…

Internal renovations to convert a vacant space into a dynamic location for the library are complete at the Liverpool Business Development Centre at 54 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool. External works to the facade and parking are still to come. Ceremonial Opening was held on 5th April, 2025 A crowd came out to hear speeches, watch the ribbon be cut and enjoy the accessible and fun space inside with refreshments. South Shore Public Libraries posted photos from the event on their social media. Their activities schedule is found at Thomas H. Raddall Library – South Shore Public Libraries February 21, 2025:…

Do you have poor cell signal? This is an opportunity to make sure your place gets on the list for attention. Build Nova Scotia are conducting a survey to identify areas of the province with no service or where it is unreliable, and have ambitious plans to improve coverage. Queens has already secured a new tower in the Greenfield area to be completed in 2026 – you can check the predicted coverage area on this map. Where else in Queens needs better cell service? You can submit place-markers using the survey form, and more details of the program are online at:…