Winter Parking Restrictions in Liverpool

Motorists are reminded that Winter Parking restrictions are now in place. Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act states that vehicles may not park or interfere in any way with snow removal or sanding/salting, and that those who do, may be towed at the owners expense.

Please be advised that vehicles parked on the roads, at parking meters or public parking lots in Liverpool will be towed if they impede winter maintenance.

Parking Restrictions on Provinical Roadways

Motorists are reminded that the Provincial Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Any Queens County roads located outside of Liverpool are the responsibility of Nova Scotia Public Works. If you have questions, please reference the snow plow tracker at http://novascotia.ca/tran/winter to check on progress, or call Nova Scotia Public Works Operations Contact Centre toll free at 1-844-696-7737.

• Parking is prohibited on Provincially owned roads between 1 a.m and 6 a.m. in a way that hinders snow removal,
• Or one hour after a storm starts until 2 hours after it stops,
• The Winter Parking Ban is in effect until March 31.

Feb. 13, 2023, 3:40 p.m.:  Due to deteriorating weather conditions resulting from the snow storm in the forecast, and for the safety of staff and those who use the facility, please note that Queens Place Emera Centre will close today (February 13, 2023) at 5:00 p.m. Our plan is to reopen on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 for regular hours, however, please check our Facebook page and the website for update, in the event this changes.

Stay safe everyone.

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Feb. 13, 2023, 12:57 p.m.: A Snowfall Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for snowfall expected late this afternoon and overnight Monday evening. Following is the information posted on their website for Queens County:

“Significant snowfall is expected. Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. The snow will be wet in nature when it starts. However, as temperatures fall tonight, drier snow and blowing snow over exposed areas can be expected.

The main area of snow is expected to end overnight tonight. However, flurries and strong northerly winds Tuesday morning may give areas of blowing snow and poor visibility during the morning commute.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.”

Stay informed by following the updates on the Environment Canada Weather Alerts page: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns4

#staysafe #BePrepared #winterstorm

2:53 p.m., Feb 6, 2023:  The repair has been completed to the leak in the water line on Millard Ave., Liverpool and the water has been turned back on.

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February 6, 2023: Municipal Staff are currently working to repair a water leak on Millard Ave., Liverpool. This has resulted in a loss of water for properties on that street, and may result in cause loss of water pressure and discoloured water in the surrounding area.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

February 3, 2023:  Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning, in effect from Friday evening, February 3,  through to Saturday afternoon, February 4.  Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.

The warning states that: An arctic airmass will combine with strong and gusty northwest winds to give bitterly cold conditions by tonight. Windchill values of minus 35 to minus 43 are expected to develop late night and will persist into Saturday morning before beginning to moderate Saturday afternoon as temperatures warm up.

Please stay safe!  There are a number of things to watch for when there is extreme cold: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

People are advised to seek shelter, cover up and/or dress warmly and in layers. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.  More information is on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/staying-warm-in-winter.asp. 

For more information about the Extreme Cold Warning: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns4

 Warming Centres/Shelters

Locally, there are some areas that the public can access to get warm during this extreme cold period (please check back.  As more information is received, we will update the list).

• Queens Place Emera Centre (50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool) is open extended hours as a Warming Centre. With the forecasted bitterly cold windchill values for Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5 for our communities, the public are welcome to warm up at Queens Place Emera Centre. Open hours: Friday, February 3 – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, February 4 – 8 a.m – 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 5 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• North Queens Fire Station (Hwy. 8, Caledonia) will be open as a warming centre 8am -9 pm Saturday due to the cold temperatures. If you need assistance or need help before or after the posted times contact chief Wolfe at (902)682-7277.

• Liverpool Fire Department (520 Main St., Liverpool) is offering a Warming Shelter. The Warming Shelter will be open from 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3 through to 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 5. All are welcome.

• UPDATE: Port Medway Fire Department (66 Long Cove Rd., Port Medway) is open as a warming centre during the power outage on Saturday, February 4, 2023, until the morning of Feb. 5 as many remain without power in the area.

• UPDATE: Greenfield & District Fire Hall (Medway River Road, Greenfield) is available to open as a warming centre for those in the area without power. Please call 902-685-2376 to arrange a time to go. It is a place to charge devices, shower, or to get warm.

• UPDATE: West Queens Recreation Centre (Riverhead Road, Port Mouton) is available to open as a warming centre for those needing a place to warm up. Please call Roberta at 902-350-2187.

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting regularly scheduled for February 6, 2023 has been re-scheduled to Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool.

posted: Febraury 1, 2023

February 1, 2023: 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/african-heritage-month