Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will be flown at half mast on April 18 and April 19 to honour and remember the lives of the 22 people and an unborn child who were killed in the mass shooting in Nova Scotia on these dates in 2020.

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers, especially the local volunteers who make our communities stronger. The theme this year is “Every Moment Matters”, a reminder of the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make to enrich our community. Volunteering helps us find friendship, develop trust, and gain belonging. We become more deeply connected to our community and create a sense of unity, which builds on our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society. Canadians have dedicated approximately 5 billion hours to volunteer activities! That’s something worth…

April 15, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Water and wastewater services in Queens County will see upgrades and extensions as the result of a $21.5 million dollar investment, cost shared by Nova Scotia’s Municipal Growth Plan and Region of Queens Municipality.  The Province’s contribution is $10.7 million, and $10.8 million is to be funded by Region of Queens Municipality. The project will upgrade some water and wastewater systems that are currently at or over capacity, improving the amount of water and water pressure for 1,250 existing homes and businesses on the Municipal Water Utility, as well as for essential services like firefighting…

April 15, 2024; Liverpool, NS: The Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works and MLA for Queens made an announcement about a significant investment in upgrading and expanding Region of Queens Municipality’s Water and Waste Water systems. Click this link to read the media release from the Province:https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/04/15/water-wastewater-upgrades-queens-county You can also watch the video online on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/5JQApQuAo98

In observance of April being Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Nova Scotia flag will be flown on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS from April 2 – April 8, 2024. As well, April is World Autism Month, and World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. In Nova Scotia, there are over 20,000 individuals living on the spectrum. Autism Nova Scotia has 11 Chapters throughout the province (including the South Shore Chapter), and offers vital supports and services to the autism community to build understanding, acceptance, and inclusion through leadership, advocacy,…

Council has started its budget discussions for the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year. Residents are invited to attend to learn about the budget process, and where Council is considering making investments in the coming year. The first budget meeting identifies budget priorities during a budget overview presented by staff, with two additional meeting (and possible subsequent meetings) required for Council to finalize the draft budget. Tuesday April 9, 9 am – 12 noonStaff present draft budget to CouncilThursday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmDiscussion of preliminary draftTuesday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noonDiscussion of preliminary draftTuesday, April 23,…

Please note the following holiday closures.   Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Offices & Municipal Solid Waste Facility:  CLOSED on March 29 & April 1 for the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. The Municipal Solid Waste Facility will be open regular hours on Saturday, March 30, 8 am – 2 p.m. Waste collection will take place as scheduled on both holidays. Queens Place Emera Centre: CLOSED on March 29 for the Good Friday holiday. Queens Place Emera Centre will be open regular hours over the weekend, March 30 – April 1.

REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF PASSING IN THE MATTER OF the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998. TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 12, 2024, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved an administrative policy regarding entering into a development agreement with Mersey River Wind Inc. to allow for the establishment of a 33 turbine generator wind farm development on portions of properties identified as PID #’s 70247176, 70247192, 70247184, 70247200, 70264213, 70225420, 70225404, 70247218, 70247168, 70032982, 70260575, 70248695 and 70166988. An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14)…

There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool.  The purpose of this meeting is to deal with two In-Camera – Contract Negotiations items. An agenda is posted on this website.

Feb. 14, 2024; 10:50 a.m.: The Winter Storm Warning has ended.  Please use care while post storm clean-up is underway.  February 13, 2024; 5:15 pm:  Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of southern and eastern Nova Scotia, including Queens County. Total snowfall is expected in the range of 15 to 25 cm with the highest amounts closest to the Atlantic coast. Northeasterly wind gusts are expected this evening of 60 to 80 km/hr, becoming northwesterly overnight. Strong winds and fresh snow will likely give whiteout conditions to some areas. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult…

In observance of African Heritage month, Region of Queens Municipality is flying the Pan African Flag on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, beginning February 1 and continuing until February 15. With over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities dating back over 400 years, African Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent – past and present.  Learn more on the website of African Heritage Month Information Network : http://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/home/ or Nova Scotia’s Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/. 

In the time since the 2024 Property Assessments have been mailed out by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) and received by property owners, Region of Queens Municipality‘s Council members and staff have been receiving questions asking for clarity. To assist property owners, Municipal staff have compiled answers to many of the questions being asked.  To read the FAQ sheet,  please click this link. If you have any questions, PVSC is available by calling 1-800-380-7775 or by emailing inquiry@pvsc.ca.  

Sealed bids are now being accepted until Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm AST.  Review the following documents for full details. Notice of Tax Tender Property Descriptions Instructions to Bidders Bid Submission Form   For results of the October 18, 2023 tax sale, please click here. REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO ANY PURCHASER REGARDING THE FITNESS, GEOGRAPHICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY OF THE LAND (S) OFFERED FOR SALE FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries.  The lands offered for sale ARE BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS”…