Oct. 4, 2022, 2:30 p.m.: Work continues on the water leak on Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, and as a result, water will be shut off at 3:00 p.m. to properties in the following areas, and is expected to take several hours:

• Old Port Mouton Road, from Payzant Street to the conclusion of the water utility, at Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy,
• George Street, From Old Port Mouton Road to White Point Road,
• White Point Road, from George Street westerly to the conclusion of the water utility, at the Administration Building for the Region of Queens Municipality.

Properties near the impacted area may experience loss of water pressure and /or discoloured water. 

The temporary road closure remains in place, covering the area of Old Port Mouton Road from George Street to Payzant Street.  Traffic control will be in place.

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

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October 4, 2022:  A section of Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, from Payzant Street to George St. will be closed today as crews work to repair a water leak.  Properties in the area of the closure, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service and/or discoloured water throughout the day as crews work to complete the repair.  Traffic control will be in place.

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

From October 1 through October 14, 2022, the special purpose flag pole located at Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, will fly the Santé Mawiomi flag, (also known as Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag) in honour of Mi’kmaq History month .

Mi’kmaq History Month is a time for all in Nova Scotia to increase awareness about the Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.

Learn more about Mi’kmaq History Month online: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

and https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/lnu-affairs

September 27, 2022: With the recent storm and the approach of fall, and winter winds and strong surf, the MOBI Mat at Beach Meadows Beach has been removed for the season. Remember the accessible boardwalks get everyone close to the beach to experience the beauty of the ocean and feel the salt air.

Accessibility:

• Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, and there is a bench at the end to sit on and observe the beach. In late Spring/early summer until early autumn, the MOBI Mat is in place at the end of Boardwalk 2 to enable access to the hard sand. During the off season, the MOBI mat is removed.
• Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach all year long, with a bench in place to observe the beach. The platform at the end has stairs down to the beach sand.
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Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre will be flown at half mast on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is September 30.

Residents are encouraged to take time to reflect, educate themselves, and support survivors and grieve those lost in the residential school system,and murdered and missing Indigenous people.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, immediately following another hearing scheduled for 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 amend it Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.  The amendments would see the rezoning of PID#’s 70077698, 70077722 and 70077680 to Multiple Unit Residential (RM).

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) days prior to the time of the Hearing.

Copies of the proposed Bylaws 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 : September 20, 2022

Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development         

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, 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 an automobile repair shop on properties located at 16 Edward Street in Milton.

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) 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 : September 20, 2022

Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development

September 21, 2022: Waterloo Street in Liverpool,  from School Street to Bootlegger Road, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day as crews work to repair a water leak.

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

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)