Region of Queens Municipality

  • Region of Queens Municipality Budget Deliberations 2024/2025: Discussion of Preliminary Draft

    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 noon
    Staff present draft budget to Council
    Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Discussion of preliminary draft
    Tuesday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
    Discussion of preliminary draft
    Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm
    Vote on the final Budget
    (tentative date)

    The meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Region of Queens Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. All are welcome to attend.

    Region of Queens Municipality Budget Deliberations 2024/2025: Discussion of Preliminary Draft 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 noon Staff present draft budget to Council Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Discussion of preliminary draft Tuesday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Discussion of preliminary draft Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm Vote on the final Budget (tentative date) The meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Region of Queens Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. All are welcome to attend. Graphic of region of Queens Municipality's Coat of Arms

  • Holiday Closures: Good Friday and Easter Monday

    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.

  • Notice of Passing: Development Agreement Large Scale Wind Farm Development

    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) days of the publication of this notice, to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

    Date:  March 12, 2024                                   

    Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development

  • Special Council Meeting

    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.

  • Cheers from Home

    Queens County residents are exceptionally supportive and encouraging!  Everyone is incredibly proud of our local athletes, and in particular Sarah Mitton, World Indoor Athletics Champion in Women’s Shot Put, and she holds the Canadian Record for women’s indoor shot put (20.22 metres)!  Sarah has qualified to compete at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris – and will soon be focussed on training for the Olympics.

    You can show her your support!  Record a brief video (10 seconds or less) to wish her success at the Olympics, some words of encouragement or a positive mantra to help her with her training.  Near the end of March, we will be posting a link to upload your videos, and we will edit them together to be a big Cheers From Home video that will be sent to Sarah!

    Start planning what you want to say, so you are camera ready – or record your message now, and save the video until we post the for uploading the messages.

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    #GoSarahGo #WorldChampion #CommunityPride #EastCoast #QueensCoast #Strong #IWD2024 #Inspire

  • Athlete Recognition Homecoming Meet & Greet

    You’re invited to an Athlete Recognition Homecoming Meet & Greet!
    Queens Place Emera Centre Lobby
    Thursday March 7, 1:00 PM

    Together, let’s recognize the most recent achievements of Special Olympic Lunenburg Queens athletes as they have returned home from the Special Olympic Winter Games Calgary and celebrate Canadian Olympic National Team Member, Shot Put, Sarah Mitton and her recent Gold Medal wins at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Czech Republic and Glasgow Scotland.

    A livestream of this event will be available on Queens Place Emera Centre Facebook page. Seating will be limited, meet & greet to follow activity.

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  • Public Hearing: Development Agreement – Large Scale Wind Farm Development

    TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement.  The development agreement would allow for the establishment of a 33 turbine generator wind farm development on portions of Crown properties identified as PID #’s 70247176, 70247192, 70247184, 70247200, 70264213, 70225420, 70225404, 70247218, 70247168, 70032982, 70260575, 70248695 and 70166988.

    Properties subject to Development Agreement:

    March 12

    Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council.  Written submissions will be presented at the Hearing and must be delivered to the Municipal Office at least two (2) business days prior to the time of the Hearing.

    A copy of the proposed Policy, development agreement and accompanying report are available at the Office of the Planning and Development Department in the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Dated : February 14, 2024

    Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development

  • Water Disruption: Amherst Street Update

    Notice:  Water Disruption Update

    February 7, 2024 2:15 p.m.

    Water service has been restored.

    Customers may continue to experience discoloured water, flush your system by running the cold water for a few minutes before use.

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    February 27, 2024; 10:45 a.m.

    Affected Area:
    Liverpool – Amherst Street between Main and Lawrence Streets

    Timing:
    Tuesday, February 27, 2024 immediately until work is complete, an update will be provided at 2:00 p.m.

    Cause:
    Water line repair.  Water Utility customers may experience intermittent water service until the line is repaired.

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  • EMO Update: Winter Storm Warning Issued by Environmet Canada Now Ended

    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 over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

    Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

    Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca

  • Special Purpose Flagpole: African Heritage Month

    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/. 

  • Property Assessment Notices 2024: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

     

  • Cowie Public Well Re-Opened for Public Use

    Cowie  Public Well Re-opened for Public Use
    January 11, 2024

    Routine maintenance scheduled for today, Thursday, January 11 at Cowie Well, 733 Main Street, Liverpool is complete and has re-opened for public use.

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    January 10, 2024

    Cowie Well, 733 Main Street, Liverpool will be closed for routine maintenance on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from approximately 10 am to 2 pm.

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