Region of Queens Municipality

  • Notice: Swim To Survive instructor training

    Have you wanted to be a Swim Instructor? If you are at least 15 years old, have your Bronze cross certification, and are keen to learn – you are eligible to take the Swim For Life instructor course!

    The course is from July 7 – 10 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ending July 10 at 4 p.m.) at Queens Place Emera Centre, and is free for Queens County residents ($165 per person if you do not live in Queens). Attendance for the full duration of he course is mandatory, and there is practice teaching included as part of the course.

    Currently, there are 5 spots available! Book yours starting June 27 until July 2. Registration is first come first served by calling 902-354-4422 or emailing info@queensplace.ca . The course is possible through a partnership with Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society.

  • CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS – INCLUSION QUEENS

    JOIN INCLUSION QUEENS — BE PART OF THE CHANGE!

    Region of Queens Municipality is seeking community members to join the Inclusion Queens Advisory Committee.

    Inclusion Queens advises Municipal Council on programs, services, and policies that build a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming Queens County. The Committee is working toward a Municipal Plan to Dismantle Discrimination and Hate, and collaborates with community and business partners to celebrate the diversity that makes our region strong.

    We’re looking for someone who:

    • Has lived experience as a member of a marginalized community, or a clear connection to one
    • Brings an open, positive, and curious mindset
    • Is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Is willing to engage in meaningful and sometimes difficult conversations
    • Understands the power of education in reducing discrimination
    • Is comfortable advocating for diversity and inclusion in their community

    What to expect:

    The Committee meets monthly in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. Meetings are open to the public. The Committee has up to 10 community members, including the Mayor.

    How to apply:

    Submit a completed application form to the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Applications are available at regionofqueens.com or by contacting:

    Angela Green, Municipal Clerk

    agreen@regionofqueens.com | 902-354-3453

    Region of Queens Municipality is committed to building a committee that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

  • Summer Hours: Municipal Administration Building

    Please note: Beginning July 2, 2026, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office, 249 White Point Road, will switch to summer hours. Starting Thursday, July 2 through to Monday, August 31, the Administration Building will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

  • HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Canada Day

    Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office, Queens Place Emera Centre, and the Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility will be closed for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1 in observance of the holiday.

    Waste collection will take place as scheduled on July 1.

    For water or sewer related emergencies on the municipal utility system during this time, please call the Department of Infrastructure at 902-354-7170.

  • COMING SOON! New One Way Street in Liverpool

    Starting Monday, July 13, 2026, the section of College Street between Waterloo Street and Barss Street will become a one-way street. The goal of this change to the traffic pattern is increased pedestrian safety.

    Vehicle access will be from Waterloo Street or by making a right turn from Barss Street onto College Street. The section of College Street between Pleasant Avenue and Shore Road will remain two-way for vehicle traffic. Pedestrian and active transportation access will continue to be available in both directions along the entire street.

  • Canada Day Celebrations

    Join us for Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1st at 3 PM for a FREE family celebration🎉

    Here’s what’s waiting for you:

    • 🪁 High-Flying Fun: Try your hand at kite flying with the Atlantic Kite Festival!
    • 🎈 Family Vibes: Games, face painting, and delicious food vendors.
    • 🧁 Sweet Treats: We are giving away 300 FREE cupcakes to celebrate the Region’s 30th Anniversary!
    • 🎶 Epic Tunes: Live music on the mainstage rocking all afternoon.
    • 🎆 Grand Finale: A spectacular fireworks show to cap off the night!

    📍 Where: Liverpool Waterfront

    Cost: FREE!

    👉 Follow the Region of Queens on Facebook for full event details and schedule updates!

  • NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER SECOND READING

    BYLAW NO. 29 – ACCOMMODATIONS LEVY

    Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 29 – Accommodations Levy, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chamber, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS.

    OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: The object of Bylaw No. 29 is to impose an accommodation levy of three percent (3%) on the purchase price of accommodations, including hotels, motels, and registered short-term rentals, sold within Region of Queens Municipality. The bylaw establishes requirements for the collection, remittance, and administration of the levy by accommodation operators, with certain exemptions, pursuant to Section 75A of the Municipal Government Act.

    A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, during the regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on the Municipal website at www.regionofqueens.com.

    Dated: June 10, 2026

    Angela Green, Municipal Clerk

    Staff Report and Draft Bylaw

  • Notice: Construction Work – Detours and Traffic Control

    Work to upgrade the lift station located near the Liverpool bridge, has started on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The work is focused on the one-way section of Henry Hensey Drive (the entrance to the parking lot from the bridge). Entry and exit on Henry Hensey Drive is still available, and there is signage and traffic control in place. Construction is expected to continue through to the week of June 1 – 5, 2026.

    Motorists can expect that there may be brief delays during periods of construction. For further updates on this project (and other projects underway), please refer to the Projects page on the Region of Queens’ website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/master-directory/region-of-queens-infrastructure-projects-map/

  • Notice: Accessible Parking Upgrades

    In the spring, work takes place to freshen up and improve municipal sites and facilities. We’re pleased and excited to let people know that several Municipal facilities recently had accessible parking upgrades made, including:
    • Beach Meadows Beach,
    • Etli Milita’mk Playpark,
    • Mersey Skate Park
    • Liverpool Business Development Centre.

    Among the upgrades are painted stalls, access aisles, and upright signage to clearly mark accessible parking. The work completed complies with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Built Environment Accessibility Standard, which is online here: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/built-environment/

    We’re happy that this work has been completed just in time for the start of the spring and summer season, and to be able to share this information during Access Awareness Week. Accessibility for all is among Region of Queens Municipality’s priorities; to learn more about Region of Queens Municipality’s Accessibility Plan 2025 – 2030, this link will take you to where it is posted on the website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/~documents/route%3A/download/3986/

  • Be involved in the Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update

    Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update

    June 3, 2026; Liverpool: We are hosting an online event to launch the Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update project!

    You’re invited to join us for the Online Public Meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm on Zoom. There will be a short presentation at 6:30pm and then an opportunity for residents to ask questions and discuss the issues that matter most to them!

    Click here to register: speakupland.ca/queens-plan

    May 29, 2026: The Region of Queens is launching the first round of public engagement for the Land Use Planning Update Project. This project will review the Municipality’s current Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents and make updates based on technical expertise and community input. Since the documents were adopted in 2022, the municipality has experienced an increase in population and development. This project is an exciting opportunity to assess what has been working well and where there is room for improvement.

    The Municipality will work closely with residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure that the updated planning documents reflect the needs and values of the community. Over the next seven months, there will be several opportunities to participate in the planning process and share your input.

    Public engagement opportunities available during the first phase of the project include:

    Online Engagement Activities

    • An online mapping activity, as well as a “Community Questions” activity will be available starting on May 28th, and a public survey will launch on June 9th.

    Online Launch Meeting

    • The online project launch meeting is on Zoom on Tuesday, June 9 th from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The meeting will include a short presentation about the project and planning more generally, and there will be a Q&A at the end to answer resident questions. To register, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BvDbyyKySrW3O5__wtI5rA

    In-person Community Workshops

    • The project team will be hosting a series of in-person workshops across the municipality. These workshops will include a short presentation to introduce the project and provide an introduction to planning more generally, followed by topic specific discussions tailored to the unique communities. For more information about the community workshops and to find the event happening closest to you, please visit https://speakupland.ca/queens-plan.

    Visit https://speakupland.ca/queens-plan to learn more and stay updated on upcoming opportunities to participate.

    Public Engagement has begun for the Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update

    May 28, 2026; Liverpool, NS: On May 28, the Region of Queens launched the first round of public engagement for the Land Use Planning Update Project. This project will review the Municipality’s current Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents and make updates based on technical expertise and community input. Since the documents were adopted in 2022, the municipality has experienced an increase in population and development. This project is an exciting opportunity to assess what has been working well and where there is room for improvement.

    The Municipality will work closely with residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure that the updated planning documents reflect the needs and values of the community. Over the next seven months, there will be several opportunities to participate in the planning process and share your input, including: 

    • Initial Engagement Phase, launching May 28, 2026: This phase includes opportunities for community members to participate both in-person and online. Engagement activities will focus on understanding current challenges, opportunities, and aspirations for the future of the Region of Queens. The information gathered during this phase will be summarized and used to inform the development of the draft planning documents and policy directions.
    • Draft Plan Engagement, Fall 2026: This will be an opportunity for community members to review the draft planning documents and provide comments on what they like, dislike, and think is missing. Feedback from this round will be integrated into the planning documents as appropriate.

    Public engagement opportunities available during the first phase of the project include:

    Online Engagement Activities

    • An online mapping activity, as well as a “Community Questions” activity will be available starting on May 28th, and a public survey will launch on June 9th.

    Online Launch Meeting

    • The online project launch meeting is on Zoom on Tuesday, June 9th from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The meeting will include a short presentation about the project and planning more generally, and there will be a Q&A at the end to answer resident questions. To register, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BvDbyyKySrW3O5__wtI5rA

    In-person Community Workshops

    • The project team will be hosting a series of in-person workshops across the municipality. These workshops will include a short presentation to introduce the project and provide an introduction to planning more generally, following by topic specific discussions tailored to the unique communities. For more information about the community workshops and to find the event happening closest to you, please visit https://speakupland.ca/queens-plan.

  • NOTICE: Construction Work – Gorham Walkway Rehabilitation Project

    Starting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, work will begin on improvements to the Gorham Street Walkway, which connects Main St with the waterfront parking lot near Henry Hensey Dr, Liverpool.

    During the project, the walkway will be closed to pedestrians. Pedestrian access between Main St and Henry Hensey Drive will be detoured using Market St or Legion St. Alternatively, additional parking is available behind the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre (219 Main St) for those who usually park in the waterfront parking lot and use the Gorham Walkway to access main Street.

    The work will involve the replacement of the brick planter, pedestrian improvements including widening, and realignment of the access to the walkway, as well as the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the Main St crosswalk.

    As work progresses, updates will be posted on the Region of Queens Facebook page, website and on the Projects page of the website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/projects/

  • Volunteer Opportunity – Community Monitoring Committee

    We are seeking volunteers to join the Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Community Monitoring Committee. This committee plays an important role in connecting the community with facility operations by:

    • Bringing forward community questions, concerns, and feedback
    • Reviewing environmental monitoring and annual operations reports
    • Providing input on facility operations, programs, and future planning
    • Discussing waste trends, education efforts, and potential impacts

    This is a great opportunity to stay informed, contribute to environmental stewardship, and help shape how the facility operates within the community. No technical background required, just an interest in your community and the environment.

    Interested? Contact Public Works at (902) 354-7170 to learn more or apply.

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