Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality
Issued October 29, 2026:
🎃 Project work continues on projects throughout Liverpool on multiple construction sites.
🎃 Efforts are being made to minimize pedestrian disruptions and to mark any areas that should be avoided.
🎃 Trick or treaters are encouraged to use caution around work areas, use flashlights, and watch for uneven ground.
Please Note: The Inclusion Queens Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Queens Place Emera Centre has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
Region of Queens Municipality’s Inclusion Queens Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of the month at Queens Place Emera Centre at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to learn recommended actions to increase and implement positive and supportive opportunities to promote and celebrate our diverse community, and work to ensure that inclusion is achieved for all.
The next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Agendas and minutes are posted online:
https://www.regionofqueens.com/council-governance/committees/inclusion-queens/
Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of a bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 2 – A Bylaw Respecting Burning at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chamber, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS.
OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: The object of the proposed bylaw is to repeal Bylaw No. 2 – A Bylaw Respecting Burning, which was adopted in 1998. The bylaw is no longer required as burning restrictions are regulated through provincial legislation and the Province of Nova Scotia’s BurnSafe program, which provides standardized burning requirements throughout Nova Scotia.
A copy of the repealed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, during the regular office hours of 8:30 a.m.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.
Date: October 22, 2026
Kate Wong
Acting Municipal Clerk
Issued October 23, 2026:
Region of Queens Municipality wishes to provide a project update to residents about the Mount Pleasant Service Extension and Waterloo East Infrastructure Renewal capital projects currently underway in Liverpool. Work is progressing, and the following traffic control plan will be in place for the week of October 26 through October 30, 2026. Road work continues next week on Waterloo Street and in the Mount Pleasant area. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Waterloo St. (between Bartling Ave. and School St.)
Shore Road
College St. / Barrs St. Intersection
Please follow the flaggers and signs and watch for workers. Plans may change with the weather, and updates will be posted here.
Issued, Friday, October 16, 2026
Region of Queens Municipality wishes to provide a project update to residents on the Mount Pleasant Service Extension capital project currently underway in Liverpool. Work is progressing, and the following traffic control plan will be in place for the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026.
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Shore Road (Civic 4 to 30)
Stop-and-go traffic with one lane closed, Monday to Friday. Expect delays and follow the directions of traffic control personnel.
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Shore Road (Pleasant Ave. to Civic 105)
Closed to through traffic, Monday to Friday. Local access only. Detours will be in place, so please follow the signs.
* 🚸College St (Barss St. to Pleasant Ave.)
Closed to vehicles, Monday to Thursday. The closure may extend to Friday if rain causes delays. Pedestrians will be able to walk through.
Please plan ahead, and expect delays. Follow the flaggers and signs, and watch for workers.
Plans may change with the weather, and updates will be posted here.
Issued October 9, 2026:
Region of Queens Municipality wishes to provide project updates to residents on two capital projects currently underway in Liverpool.
>> Waterloo Street Curb Work, October 13–15, 2026
Concrete curb will be installed on Waterloo Street, between School Street and Bartling Avenue as part of the Waterloo East Infrastructural Renewal Project.
When: Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, 7 am to 7 pm. Work may continue on Thursday, October 15 from 7 to 9 am.
Driveway access: Most driveways will be closed from 7 am Tuesday until about 11 am Wednesday. Some driveways may stay closed until about 9 am Thursday if the work isn’t finished on schedule. Residents in this section of Waterloo Street are advised to please park outside the construction area and avoid using their driveways in the evening so the concrete can cure.
Traffic: One lane will stay open. Expect delays and follow the directions of traffic control personnel.
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>> Mount Pleasant Service Extension (MPSE) – Traffic Control Update: Week of October 12
Road work continues next week, Monday, October 12 included. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
* School Street: Traffic will be stop-and-go. Flaggers will let one direction through at a time. Expect delays.
* College Street: Open all week. Consider using it to avoid the work areas.
* Pleasant Avenue: Starting Tuesday, traffic will be stop-and-go. Expect short delays.
Please follow the flaggers and signs and watch for workers. Plans may change with the weather, and updates will be posted here.
Across Canada, and here in Queens County, communities mourn the lives lost and thoughts are with those injured in the tragedy that occurred on October 17, 2026 at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta.
As a sign of respect and support, the flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Municipal Administration building will be flown at half-mast until further notice.
This Autumn, Region of Queens Municipality’s Council is coming to a community near you as part of their series of Community Catch-Up Sessions. At each of the seven meetings, Mayor Christian and members of Council will provide community members with an update on Municipal projects over the past year, what’s on the schedule to take place, and what’s currently underway. Council wants to hear from you – help to identify priorities in your community!
Seven meetings are scheduled throughout Queens County – come to one near you (there is one planned in each electoral district), or attend one that is convenient for your schedule. All sessions are held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
The dates of the sessions are as follows:
Come to a meeting, catch-up up on the latest municipal projects, programs and services, and chat with the members of Region of Queens Municipality’s Council.
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:
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.
Every once in a while, you just need to purge your home of unneeded items! In the Spring and Fall, we pick up those items that are just too big for normal collection … and coming soon, Fall Clean-Up time will be here!
*** Collection occurs on the same day as your normal garbage pickup during the weeks of Oct. 19 – 23 & Oct. 26 – 30 ***
Generally, items acceptable for pick-up are over-sized items and items not regularly collected on your regular collection day. Bulky items are acceptable if they do not exceed 45 kilograms in weight (150 lbs) or 2 meters (6 feet) in any dimension.
* Items that will NOT be collected are
~ Leaf and Yard Waste (leaf and yard waste will be collected on your regular collection day between November 2 and November 13)
~ Household Hazardous Waste
~ Building Demolition Waste
~ Paint Cans
~ Aerosol spray paint cans
~ Propane Tanks
~ Electronics (Computers, TVs, etc.)
~ Tires
Wood is acceptable and must be bundled and not exceed 45 kilograms or 2 meters in any dimension.
Reminder
• Bags of garbage are to be a ratio of 5 clear bags to 1 back garbage bag
• Maximum total size to place for collection is 3 yards
Learn more at https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/works/waste-management/, or download the R6Recycles app wherever you get your apps, and get alerts for your collection day, and special collection days!
Join us for Headshots & Handshakes—a networking event to mark Small Business Week 2026.
Region of Queens Municipality is joining forces with the South Queens Chamber of Commerce to mark Small Business Week at the end of October.
All week, from October 19-25, the South Shore will be celebrating the ingenuity and resilience of Canadian entrepreneurship with events across the region.
If you need a new headshot or a new business connection, join the municipality at Queens Place Emera Centre on October 22 for “Headshots & Handshakes”. This free event will offer professional headshots to the first 20 attendees and provide an opportunity to meet the Region of Queens Municipality Community Economic Development Officers.
RSVP to sfalk@regionofqueens.com to let us know you’re coming!
Save the date for all the events happening in Lunenburg Queens:
For more information about all the events in the region, visit: www.bridgewaterchamber.com/small-business-week
The intersection of Main Street and Market Street in Liverpool will have upgrades made to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. The project is expected to begin the week of September 28, 2026 with work continuing through to the beginning of November, weather and site conditions permitting.
The purpose of the project is improved pedestrian safety and accessibility, while maintaining safe and efficient vehicle movements through the intersection.
There will be a realignment of traffic lanes, with the dedicated right-turn lane adjacent to the Post Office being combined with the centre lane, resulting in a single ‘straight-through and right-turn’ lane. The change in lane configuration will shorten pedestrian crossing distances at the controlled stop points and provide a more pedestrian-friendly intersection.
There will also be accessibility improvements made, including the installation of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs) at all four corners of the intersection to assist pedestrians with navigation and crossing.
Improvements to accessible parking in the parking area at the Post Office will also be completed as part of the overall accessibility upgrades.
During construction, motorists and pedestrians may experience temporary traffic disruptions, changes to pedestrian routes, construction noise, and temporary changes to parking and access, particularly in front of the Post Office. Every effort will be made to maintain access to local businesses and properties throughout the project.
Issued Friday, September 25, 2026: Site preparation work will begin on Monday, September 28, 2026 for the upcoming installation of Tesla supercharging stations in the parking lot located near Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark, located on Old Cobb Barn Road, Liverpool, NS. The playpark will remain open during the construction, and the work area will be fenced.
Initial work will begin on Monday, September 28and the project is expected to be completed by the end of November. Work is expected to be contained in the parking lot, and Old Cobb Barn Road will remain open during the work. The entrance to the playpark parking area located nearest to the playpark will be closed at times during the construction, however the other access points for the parking lot will remain open.
Looking for an opportunity to connect with other volunteers, learn new skills and bring fresh ideas back to your organization?
This November, the Volunteer Summit 2026 will bring together volunteers from across Lunenburg and Queens Counties for a day of learning, networking and inspiration. Whether you’re part of a community hall, sports club, festival, museum, service organization or another volunteer-powered group, the Summit is designed to help you strengthen your organization while connecting with others who understand the same opportunities and challenges.
Last November, nearly 100 volunteers came together for the inaugural Volunteer Summit. While they arrived to learn new skills, many said one of the biggest benefits was connecting with other volunteers who understood the realities of running volunteer organizations.
“Networking was amazing. Being one voice among others that share the same struggles really helps.”
“Very inspiring day. It was incredible to hear from such passionate people. The insight, tips and experiences shared were invaluable.”
The Summit was created after local volunteer organizations told us they wanted more opportunities to learn from one another, share ideas and build stronger volunteer programs.
On Saturday, November 7, the Volunteer Summit returns with a new theme—Local Hands. Lasting Impact. We hope you’ll join us for another inspiring day of learning, networking and practical ideas to take back to your organization.
One day. Fresh ideas. New connections. Practical tools for your organization.
Is this for you?
✔ Community organizations
✔ Sports clubs
✔ Recreation groups
✔ Museums & heritage groups
✔ Festivals & events
✔ Any organization powered by volunteers
You’ll leave with:
Mark your calendar now and watch for registration to open in October. We look forward to welcoming volunteers from across Lunenburg and Queens Counties for another inspiring day of learning, sharing ideas and celebrating the people who make our communities stronger.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Location: NSCC Lunenburg Campus, Bridgewater Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
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