Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Offices, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Region of Queens Waste Management Facility will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Scheduled waste collection will take place on October 12.

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

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.

Issued September 24, 2026:
Curling Canada issued a media release today announcing that the 2027 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship will be held in Liverpool, Nova Scotia from October 25 – 31, 2027.
Read the media release by clicking here.

Liverpool Championship Host Society submitted the winning bid to be the host organization, and the event will be held at Queens place Emera Centre. Liverpool Championship Host Society has hosted several other top tier national and international curling events at Queens Place Emera Centre.

NEW DATE! This is an exciting training opportunity for local businesses – the Nova Scotia Best Service Excellence Customer Service Workshop is being offered at Queens Place Emera Centre on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nova Scotia Best Service Excellence workshop is one in a series of training opportunities from Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council, however, the training does not only target those in the tourism industry – it focuses on provision of good service to all customers.  Nova Scotia Best is based on a positive attitude and approach to working with the public, and that each of us can and must make a difference in the customer’s experience.

Cost for TIANS members is $ 85 a person, $ 125 for non members.

To register, contact Queens Place Emera Centre’s Customer Service staff at 902-354-4422 or info@queensplace.ca. The deadline to reach 10 participants minimum is Wednesday, October 21.

The Region of Queens Municipality will be undertaking its annual asphalt paving upgrades in Liverpool beginning Monday, August 31^st, 2026, and is expected to be completed in mid-September. The work is part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the local road network and will include the rehabilitation and resurfacing of selected streets.

PAVING LOCATIONS

This year’s paving work will take place on the following streets:

• Trunk 3 – Old Port Mouton Rd to Summer St
• Common St – King St to Wolfe St
• Waterloo St – Ellenwood St to Crowell St
• Waterloo St – Near Old Bridge St
• Parker St – Payzant St to Union St
• Birch Ave – Wolfe St to Civic 28
• MacLeod St – Lower Portion near Henry Hensey Dr
• Main St – Near Legion St
• Main St – Near Gorham St

Work locations may be adjusted based on weather, site conditions, and construction requirements.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Work will generally involve preparation, including the replacement of valves and manholes, milling of keyways/removal of existing asphalt, followed by the placement of new asphalt. Depending on the condition of the roadway, localized repairs may also be completed before paving.

Residents and motorists should expect:

• Temporary traffic control and possible delays;
• Temporary uneven surfaces, dips, or raised pavement edges following milling;
• Construction equipment, noise, and dust;
• Temporary roadway marking; and
• Temporary restrictions to parking or access while work is underway.

Motorists are asked to slow down, use caution, and follow all traffic control measures when travelling through active work areas.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work is weather-dependent, and individual sections of roadway may take anywhere from several hours to several days to complete. Work hours will generally be 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, although extended hours may be required.

Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to residents, businesses, and motorists while completing this important infrastructure work.

QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Residents or businesses with special access requirements or other concerns related to the paving work are encouraged to contact the Region of Queens Municipality in advance so that reasonable efforts can be made to accommodate their needs.

For questions regarding the paving program, please contact:

Region of Queens Municipality – Public Works
902-354-7170
publicworks@regionofqueens.com

The Region of Queens Municipality appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while this important road maintenance work is completed.

What better way to celebrate a milestone of 30 years than with a concert?! Region of Queens Municipality is pleased to present The Stanfields LIVE in concert at the Astor Theatre on Saturday, September 19, showtime is 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm).

Region of Queens Municipality formed through amalgamation 30 years ago, and in celebration, concert tickets will be specially priced at $30 (inc. HST) before September 1! Tickets will be $40 (inc. HST) starting September 1.

Buy your tickets, and join us for a great evening! Tickets are on Ticketpro, by clicking here.

Region of Queens and the Astor Theatre are excited that The Stanfields will be performing on the historic Astor Theatre stage, and we can’t wait to enjoy what will be a stellar concert! We’re happy to partner with the Astor to bring this exciting event to Queens County.

#ItsHappeningHere #QueensCountyRocks

Issued Friday, August 21, 2026: Construction of a new sidewalk on White Point Road, Liverpool, between Meadow Pond Lane and Harley Umphrey Drive, is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026.

The project will enhance pedestrian safety along a busy section of roadway, providing connectivity from a wooded trail to the sidewalk system in Liverpool, and to businesses, government services and the public library, located on Harley Umphrey Drive. 

The work will be carried out by Dexter Construction, weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Traffic control will be in place throughout construction, with one lane closed during working hours and flaggers on each side to maintain safe traffic flow. Construction will continue over the coming weeks. Crews will make every effort to minimize disruption and will restore any disturbed areas as work progresses.

We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the public as this important community improvement project moves forward.