June 5, 2019; Liverpool, NS:  Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool, Nova Scotia is preparing for the hottest concert on the South Shore this summer, an evening of Canadian Classic Rock featuring three legendary Canadian acts.  Canadian chart toppers Honeymoon Suite will take the stage on Sunday, August 25, 2019, and will be joined by well-known hard rockers Teaze from Windsor, Ontario, and the iconic Matt Minglewood Band. 

On August 25, 2019, fans at Queens Place Emera Centre will be “Burning in Love” with Honeymoon Suite, Teaze and Matt Minglewood Band! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6 p.m.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, in person at Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, or online at Ticketpro.ca.  There is a presale on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. for those qualifying Queens Place Emera Centre Fitness members with 1 month, 3 month or 1 year memberships, or 1 month walking track memberships.

Canadian classic rock stars Honeymoon Suite were formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Johnnie Dee in 1981. In 1983 the band was bolstered by the addition of Derry Grehan who quickly became the bands primary song writer and who soon after penned ‘New Girl Now’. On the strength of that single the band signed a deal with WEA Canada and soon after came the launch of the bands self-titled debut album in June 1984. From that album came hits such as re-mastered ‘New Girl Now’, ‘Burning in Love’, ‘Wave Babies’ and ‘Stay in the Light’. Next came The Big Prize, and hits such as ‘Bad Attitude’, ‘Feel it Again’, and ‘All Along You Knew’. A number of these songs became included in soundtracks for series shows, and movies. Through the late 1980’s, songs such as ‘Love Changes Everything’ and ‘Still Loving You’ hit the singles charts.  Their extensive catalogue of music and recognizable hits, energetic stage presence and sizzling musical execution continues to shine through as the band entertains fans from across the world.

From 1977 to 1980, Teaze recorded and released 4 studio albums plus one live album based on their tour of Japan in 1978, and even played with April Wine at the old arena in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.  After a 40 year hiatus, they are back! On April 6, 2019, Teaze reunited to play in their hometown of Windsor, Ontario for a benefit concert, meeting with huge success.  Their catalogue includes timeless hits such as; ‘Sweet Misery’, ‘Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight’, ‘Boys Night Out’ and ‘On the Loose’ to name a few. TEAZE will head east to Liverpool NS for an exclusive comeback show, certain to lead to years of entertaining the world again going forward!

Matt Minglewood Band are a musical hybrid, a four member band with one foot steeped in the musical roots of blues and country and the other knee deep in rock. Matt Minglewood himself has long been known as a musical shape-shifter, with such well known hits as ‘Amsterdam, ‘Dorchester’, and ‘Can’t You See’. Their high-octane show has earned them the well-deserved reputation of ‘down to earth bearers of good will and good times’. Their diversity and broad audience appeal has made them a favorite on the Canadian touring circuit. In a climate ripe with ever changing musical styles, Matt’s artistic character has been defined by his simply remaining true to himself.

Check Ticketpro.ca for notices as the concert date approaches.

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Part VI of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia, is offering for public tender the properties outlined below which are outstanding for taxes, interest, and expenses.  Sealed bids are now being accepted at the Office of the Treasurer of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS until Friday, June 14, 2019 at NOON local time, unless the arrears on rates and taxes, interest, and the expenses are paid before the sale (Council of the Region of Queens reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids). Click here to see the tax tender advertisement, including the properties to be sold. 

THE REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO ANY PURCHASER REGARDING THE FITNESS, GEOGRAPHICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY OF THE LAND (S) OFFERED FOR SALE FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries AND the lands offered for sale ARE BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS ONLY, subject to any estates or interests of the Crown in Right of Canada or the Province of Nova Scotia.

April 10, 2019; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality is entering into a partnership agreement with Autism Nova Scotia for a future inclusive playground to be built on Municipal lands in Liverpool, NS. The playground, unique in Southwestern Nova Scotia and the province, will feature inclusive play equipment and structures that supports use by all children and adults.

“We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Autism Nova Scotia, and are proud that Queens County will be home to this wonderful asset which will give families of all abilities many fun experiences that they may not have had in the past,” said David Dagley, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality. “Not only is the inclusive playground a benefit to local families, it is something that families from all around Nova Scotia will come to visit and enjoy.”

The proposed agreement resulted from discussions around a motion of Council approved on February 27, 2018, and rescinded on April 9, 2019, in which Region of Queens Council agreed to donate the land and a maximum of $25,000, and enter a renewable partnership agreement for a period of 5 years with Autism Nova Scotia to manage construction and ongoing maintenance of the playground. Under the provisions of the proposed partnership agreement, Autism Nova Scotia will prepare the design of the playground, and determine the suppliers of the equipment, as well as work with the local Queens County fundraising committee to raise the funds needed. Once funds have been raised, and the plans and equipment have also been approved by both partners, the Municipality will manage the project through to completion, own, and maintain the playground as an additional infrastructure asset of the Municipality.

“We deeply appreciate the partnership of the Region of Queens, as well as the tremendous vision and dedication of the many volunteers and supporters who have come together to create this inclusive outdoor recreation space for people of all ages and all abilities,” said Debbie Wamboldt, chairperson of Queens Universally Designed Playground’s fundraising committee and board member of Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter.

The projected cost of the inclusive playground is approximately $450,000, with the local fundraising committee working towards reaching that goal through community and corporate fundraising efforts. The playground project will not proceed until sufficient fundraising is in place. One of the conditions of the proposed agreement allows Autism Nova Scotia up to two years to source the required funds. In the event that the funds are not raised in two years, the partnership agreement would terminate. Under the proposed agreement, the local fundraising committee will be eligible to apply for Region of Queens’ new Community Investment Fund grant program, and therefore the previously committed $25,000 is not included in the 2019-2020 budget, and not in the proposed agreement.

Council approved the 2019/2020 Budget on March 26, 2019.

Click here to view the 2019/2020 Region of Queens Municipality General Operating and Water Operating Budgets and the 2019/2020 Region of Queens Municipality Capital Budget.

Click here for  Mayor Dagley’s budget speech.

March 11, 2019; Liverpool, NS:  In February 2019, Region of Queens Municipality’s Council sent a letter containing a list of questions to Kelly Cove Salmon Limited concerning the proposed expansion plans for Liverpool Bay.  The list of questions was approved at the February 12, 2019 Regular Council meeting.  The letter sent to Kelly Cove Salmon Limited requested that the questions and correspondence accompany the company’s aquaculture application, should they choose to apply to expand create a new operation in the Bay. 

 Click here to read the cover letter from Kelley Cove Salmon Limited received today, March 11, 2019, and click here to read the the responses to the questions.

The Region of Queens Municipality is soliciting proposals for Queens County Branding.  Sealed Request for Proposals plainly marked on the envelope “RFP Queens Branding Project”, will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 pm, Atlantic Standard Time, Friday, March 22, 2019.

The Request for Proposals documents may be seen here, or obtained from the Administration Building at the Department of Economic Development, 249 White Point Rd., Liverpool, NS, free of charge.  Documents will also be available via fax or email by contacting Jenny Rockett, Director of Economic Development by email or phone at 902-354-5741.

Proposals shall be completed in accordance with the RFP document.  The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal that may be considered in the best interest of the Region of Queens Municipality.

Further inquiries may be addressed to Jenny Rockett, Director of Economic Development.

The Region of Queens Municipality is soliciting proposals for Legal Services.  Sealed Request for Proposals plainly marked “Request for Proposals LS03-2019 – Legal Services”, will be received until 2:00 pm, Atlantic Standard Time, Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Proposals shall be completed in accordance with the RFP document.  The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal that may be considered in the best interest of the Region of Queens Municipality.

The Request for Proposals documents may be obtained from the Administration Building at the Finance Counter, 249 White Point Rd., Liverpool, NS, free of charge or by clicking here.  For more information, or to request a Request for Proposal document, please contact Kaylee Oickle at 902-354-3453 or koickle@regionofqueens.com.

February 12, 2019; Liverpool, NS:  Over the course of several months, and with data gathered by staff and input submitted by local residents, Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has compiled a list of 24 questions to send  to Kelly Cove Salmon Limited concerning the proposed expansion plans for Liverpool Bay.  The list of questions was approved at the February 12, 2019 Regular Council meeting, and the letter to be sent to Kelly Cove Salmon Limited requests that the questions and correspondence accompany the company’s aquaculture application, should they choose to apply to expand create a new operation in the Bay.

“Council has heard discussion, received letters and emails from the local residents and seasonal residents, has consulted with provincial representatives from Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, reviewed scientific data, and a presentation by representatives of Kelly Cove Salmon Limited.  The list of questions we are sending them will inform the process undertaken by the Aquaculture Application Review Board,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality.   On September 7, 2018, Kelly Cove Salmon Limited applied for and received a six month scoping Option for Liverpool Bay from Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

To better understand the entire aquaculture licensing process, and how best to have meaningful input, in December 2018, most members of Council met with representatives of Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.  They learned that the new aquaculture application process is completely external to the Minister, and that any correspondence with the minister will not have an impact on the process.  The Aquaculture Review Board is a separate entity, bound by the terms and processes of their Board; detailed scientific and technical data is a requirement.  Public opposition or support of an application may also be submitted to the proponent during the Option period, or to the Review Board once they receive the application.

The list of 24 questions compiled by the Region of Queens Municipality will begin the process of understanding the scientific data currently available, and the potential impacts.  Responses to the questions provided by Kelly Cove Salmon Limited will effect a more informed Aquaculture Review Board, should the company submit an application. The questions were reviewed with a local ad hoq committee who is opposed to the proposed expansion of aquaculture in Liverpool Bay. They declined to partner with the Municipality in the submission of questions. 

The Aquaculture Review Board’s processes and procedures can be found online at https://arb.novascotia.ca/board. Read the letter sent by Council here.

February 12, 2019; Liverpool, NS:  Evening Council meetings will now be part of the schedule in Region of Queens Municipality.  Following a one year trial period of quarterly evening Council meetings, a motion was approved at the February 12, 2019 regular Council meeting to change the scheduling of Region of Queens Council meetings to include one meeting each quarter to be held in the evening.  Council will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in Council Chamber at the Municipal Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, and for the first meeting of each quarter of the fiscal year, an evening meeting will be held in a different geographical location in Queens; the meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday of April, July, October, and January will be held in West Queens, North Queens, East Queens, and South Queens, respectively.

“The changes to our meeting schedule are about making meetings more accessible to the public. In holding meetings in the evening, in locations across the Municipality, those who are unable to attend a meeting in Liverpool or during the daytime will have opportunities to attend and experience the process,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality.  “Evening meetings are no longer in a trial stage.  We hope to have more public engagement as people become aware of this change, and come out to a meeting.”

Dates and locations of Council meetings are posted on Region of Queens website https://www.regionofqueens.com/council-governance/council-calendar-for-cg.  Agendas for Council meetings are posted online the Friday before a meeting: https://www.regionofqueens.com/council-governance/council-agendas-minutes-audio.  Notice of meetings are also posted the week prior on Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page: @RegionofQueens.