Region of Queens Municipality recognizes the seven decades of outstanding service that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II provided to her subjects worldwide. The Municipality will therefore be closing its Administration offices, Queens Place Emera Centre and the Public Works department on September 19, 2022, to allow its staff the opportunity to mourn the Queen’s passing, participate in memorial services or watch the live broadcast of the state funeral.  

The Solid Waste Facility will remain open with regular hours of operation, and waste collection will take place as scheduled.

If you would like to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II, there are a number of ways listed on the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/commemoration-her-majesty-the-queen.html

Flags at Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre will be lowered to half mast to honour the life, and in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022 at age 96. Queen Elizabeth II was, at 70 years service, the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Flags will remain at half mast until sunset on the day of the memorial service of Her Majesty the Queen.

August 24, 2022: Earlier this year, Region of Queens Municipality began work on the inventory of all municipal assets as part of an asset management program. The software used for the collection of assets is a web-based geographic information system (GIS) called ArcGIS. The software has many capabilities including a number that will help simplify reporting and making requests to Region of Queens’ Engineering & Public Works Department.

Starting today, users will be able to report non-emergency requests related to parks & trails, transportation services, winter maintenance, water utility, sanitary and storm sewer through use of the Citizen Reporter. The tool will allow users to submit details of a particular request directly to the Engineering & Public Works Department. Once received the requests will be reviewed and triaged based on priority. Users can check back on the Citizen Reporter to review the status of their request as well as other requests throughout the Region of Queens Municipality.

In addition to the Citizen Reporter, digital versions of Curb Cut and Traffic Disruption Permit Applications have been added to the website as well as a map to view current approved Traffic Disruptions within the jurisdiction of the Liverpool Traffic Authority.

The previously mentioned tools are available for use at https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/works.

August 24, 2022; Liverpool, NS:  The lobby at Queens Place Emera Centre was filled with well-wishers, friends, family and neighbours of the inaugural inductees attending the Olympic Wall unveiling event on August 24, 2022. Queens County’s Olympic Wall is a space created to recognize the accomplishments of high performance athletes, coaches and officials from the community who have participated in World Olympic and World Special Olympic Games. There were seven people inducted at the unveiling ceremony: Jamie Belong, Betty Ann Daury, Owen Hamlin, Jenna Martin, Sarah Mitton, Alexander Shankel, and Ben Theriau.

“Our seven Olympic Wall inductees inspire others with their achievement, their hard work, devotion to being the best, and their love of their sport,”  said Darlene Norman, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality.  “The Olympic Wall at Queens Place has two important purposes. It will showcase the  outstanding, world class achievements of the inductees in attending the World Olympic and World Special Olympic Games.  As equally important is the inspiration it will give  others who take part in sport as an athlete, official, coach or volunteer to give it their all, to push their personal limits, and to know that even though they are from a small community, they too can work hard and compete with the top athletes from across the world. It is possible!”

The Olympic Wall is on display in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, and is available to visit during business hours, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There is also information about Queens County’s Olympic Wall online at: https://www.queensplace.ca/facilities/lobby.

Pictured, left to right:  Owen Hamlin, Alexander Shankel, Sarah Mitton, Jenna Martin-Evans, Ben Theriau, Jamie Belong, and Betty Ann Daury In front of the Olympic Wall. (photo by LAROCQUE PHOTOGRAPHY)

The seventh Inductee plaque being unveiled at the Olympic Wall ceremony.  Standing on the left is Sarah Mitton, andseated beside her is Ben Theriau and Jenna Martin-Evans.  In the front row, is Alexander Shankel (partially obscured), Betty Ann Daury, Jamie Belong, and Owen Hamlin.  Speaking at the podium is Bruce Raimey, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame. (photo by LAROCQUE PHOTOGRAPHY)

With many Queens County residents experiencing dry wells, public shower facilities have been made available in some locations in Queen County.  Please contact the numbers listed below to reserve a time to shower at the location most convenient for you.

 

Public Shower Facility: Coastal Queens Place, Port Mouton

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

12:30 – 2:30pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm

Please call Heather at 902-220-4062 to make a reservation and receive instructions.

 

Public Shower Facility: Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool

Monday through Friday, 1 – 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Call the Customer Service Desk to book your spot – 902-354-4422.  See instruction in the post below for instructions for Queens Place Emera Centre (royal blue and yellow poster).

UPDATE: November 1, 2022  – Partial Temporary Closure of Legion St., Liverpool
Effective the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Legion Street, Liverpool, NS will be reduced to one lane, and will be, in effect, temporarily a one-way street.  Traffic flow will be from Main St. to Henry Hensey Dr.,  and traffic will not be able to access Legion Street from Henry Hensey Dr. travelling to Main St.  Signage will be in place noting detours. 

This temporary partial street closure is in effect to enable work to progress on the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal Project.  We apologize for any inconvenience that is caused while this necessary work takes place.

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UPDATE: October 5, 2022 – Temporary Water Disruption Overnight in Liverpool

As part of the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal project currently taking place in Liverpool, NS, there will be a temporary water disruption for those properties near the intersection of Main Street and Summer Street while crews work to install a water valve in the intersection.  Water will be turned off at approximately 3:00 am tomorrow morning and is expected to be restored by early morning when the work is completed.  Work is being completed in the late night hours to minimize disruption to users of the system as water in the area will be turned off.

Properties in the work area, as well as surrounding areas, may experience discoloured water once the repair has been completed and are asked to flush their cold water tap until the water clears.

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

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UPDATE: September 15, 2022- Temporary Street Closure and Water Disruption Continues on September 15, 2022

The water valve work that is taking place as part of the Main Street Infrastructure Upgrade project in Liverpool will be continuing today. Temporary street closures and water disruptions will continue today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, as outlined below:

Street Closure– Main St. between Legion St. and Old Bridge St. will be closed to through traffic to facilitate water valve work. Detours will be in place.

Water Disruption– Main St. between Summer St. and Jubilee St. as well as surrounding areas may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day to facilitate valve work as part of the Main St. Infrastructure Upgrade.

We thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.

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UPDATE: September 13, 2022 – Temporary Street Closure and Water Disruption

Please note the following temporary street closure and water disruption in effect in Liverpool on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Street Closure- Main St. between Legion St. and Old Bridge St. will be closed to through traffic to facilitate water valve work. Detours will be in place.

Water Disruption- Main St. between Summer St. and Jubilee St. as well as surrounding areas may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day to facilitate valve work as part of the Main St. Infrastructure Upgrade.

We thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.

 

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UPDATE:  September 2, 2022  Main Street Closure

Main Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as crews start the Main Street phase of the project. During this phase traffic and pedestrian access will be limited on Main Street between McLeod and Legion Streets.  Main Street will remain closed for the remainder of the project.

Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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UPDATE:  September 2, 2022  Municipal Water Disruption

Water Utility Customers along Main Street between the McLeod and Legion Streets as well as Weir Lane and surrounding areas will experience water disruption Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as crews install temporary water lines. The installation of temporary lines will maintain service as the new water main is installed.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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UPDATE: August 9, 2022, 3:46 p.m.

Henry Hensey Dr will be closed to through traffic as sanitary and storm water connections are made. Henry Hensey Dr will reopen once work is complete.

Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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August 9, 2022; Liverpool, NS:  BEGINNING AUGUST 9TH, 2022 construction will commence in the areas of Main St between McLeod and Legion St as the Region of Queens begins the Main Street Rehabilitation Project.

The scope of the project will include the replacement of century old water and sewer lines as well as the installation of a new storm sewer and complete road rebuild along Main St. Additionally, the sewer main that connects Main St. to the existing pumping station on Henry Hensey Dr. will be upgraded. The project will start August 9^th and continue to late autumn.

Residents and the general public can expect dust, noise as well as road and sidewalk disruptions. Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

Questions regarding the project can be directed to Garrett Chetwynd, E.I.T., Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works (gchetwynd@regionofqueens.com or 920-354-7157).

August 1 is Emancipation Day. In observance of Emancipation Day, 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, on August 1. Emancipation Day marks the end of slavery in many British colonies. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. The first colony to have anti-slavery legislation was Upper Canada, modern day Ontario with the Act Against Slavery 1793. On 1 August 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Nova Scotia is commemorating the day with Emancipation Day Provincial Ceremony. Watch it on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhchr5qdce12SScEvKGiPw.

Learn more on Nova Scotia’s Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/content/commemorating-emancipation-day

On August 15, 2022, the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS will fly the Acadian flag in honour of National Acadian Day, celebrating the rich, vibrant culture and legacy of the Acadian people. National Acadian Day was established in 1881 during the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, where a decision to adopt a national day was made in order to recognize the distinct nationality of the Acadians. The federal and Nova Scotian governments officially recognized National Acadian Day in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Learn more: https://cch.novascotia.ca/stories/national-acadian-day-0

#NationalAcadianDay

On Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 7 am – 6 pm the following temporary street closures will be in effect in Liverpool, NS for the Memorial Auto Show taking place in Privateer Park and on a section of Henry Hensey Drive:

Henry Hensey Drive from Legion Street to Main Street at Liverpool Fire Hall

No through traffic from MacLeod Street, Union Street, or from other access points onto the above noted section of Henry Hensey Drive.

Motorists are advised to anticipate some delays in when travelling in the area as a result of the road closure.

Updated, July 25, 2022, 12:21 p.m.:

The heat warning issued by Environment Canada continues today as high temperatures and high humidity are ongoing in Nova Scotia. It is expected end tomorrow (July 26).

Maximum daytime temperatures are expected to range 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40), except cooler along parts of the coast.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/

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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning as humidex values are expected to reach 36 to 40 Celsius for the next 4 days (through to Sunday, July 23). The heat warning is for all of mainland Nova Scotia, coastal and inland areas. Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 29 to 32 Celsius. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For information on heat related illness, go to Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website: https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.

Region of Queens EMO has a brief video about how you can stay safe and help others and your pets during times of extreme heat. To watch it, click this link: https://www.regionofqueens.com/document-library/communications-and-engagement/2429-emo-extreme-heat

Seek shade or stay indoors, drink lots of water to stay hydrated, if possible avoid physical labour or exercise during the hottest part of the day, don’t leave pets or people in a parked car – even briefly, and check in on friends and neighbours.

posted: July 21, 2022