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This cat was found during the rainstorm on Friday on the White Point Road, near Region of Queens’ Administration Building. We’d like to help the kitty find its owners! If this cat is yours, please contact the Land Use Department at 902-354-3453.

Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 13 – Solid Waste Management, at a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to be held virtually and live streamed.

OBJECT OF THE BYLAW:  The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate the proper separation, storage, placement for collection, transportation, and disposal of all types of solid waste within the Region of Queens Municipality to ensure effective, sanitary, and environmentally responsible waste management.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS, during the regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on the Municipal website at www.regionofqueens.com.

Dated: November 12, 2025

Angela Green, Municipal Clerk

Agenda for the meeting is online (click here), posted November 25, 2025.

Documents

The report that accompanied first reading of Bylaw 13 can be read by clicking here.

Proposed Bylaw 13 – Solid Waste Management can be read by clicking here.

** Please note, this post has been updated to correct the day of the week for the meeting which was initially posted as Wednesday, however, November 27 is a Thursday.

Not only during Veterans’ Week, but all year long, the Region of Queens Municipality is honoured to allow those with a Veterans’ license plate to park for free at parking meters, as per Bylaw 9- Parking Meters.

It is a small token of appreciation for the service and sacrifice they have made defending our rights and freedoms. 

Lest We Forget. 

Effective Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the public portion of Regular Council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month will begin at 5:30 p.m.  If there are Closed Session items on the agenda, they will be discussed from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., before the public session begins.

At the October 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved amending Policy 23 – Respecting Meetings of Council to state that the Regular Council Meeting held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding months where there is no evening meeting scheduled, shall include a Closed Session from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by the Public Session beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public, and there is time early in the agenda for the public attending in the gallery to speak.  Council meetings are also live streamed on Region of Queens’ Facebook page, and also on YouTube channel.  The recordings of the livestream are stored permanently on the YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@regionofqueensmunicipality4209 .

October 16, 2025: Throughout recent dry conditions, Liverpool Fire Department was offering to fill dry wells for local residents. Based on the voluntary water conservation directive, Region of Queens Municipality has asked Liverpool Fire Department to stop providing that service as the water for well filling comes from Region of Queens Water Utility. The Utility supplies water to customers in Liverpool and Brooklyn.

The Municipality is organizing options for people to get potable and non potable water, as well as shower access. The updated list will be posted on the Municipality’s website and Facebook page as soon as possible. It will be updated as more options are confirmed.

Currently, the following sources are available for residents, free of charge:

Potable Water

• Cowie Well , 733 Main Street, Liverpool
• Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton
• West Queens Recreation Association, 70 River Head Road, Port Mouton

Outside Water Faucet

• North Queens Fire Department , 9793 Hwy. 8, Caledonia

Showers

• Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Brooklyn. Book by calling 902-354-4422.
• Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton. Book your shower by calling 902-220-4062.
• West Queens Recreation Association, 70 River Head Road, Port Mouton. Book your shower by calling 902-683-2960.

As more options are available, the list will be updated and more information will be posted.

Updated: October 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

October 9, 2025; Liverpool, NS:  A celebratory feeling was in the air as Region of Queens Municipality unveiled the three newest inductees on the Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre on October 9, 2025.  Region of Queens Mayor Scott Christian was joined by two-time Olympian and two-time competitor at the Pan American Games Lisa Ross, and  Mike Greek with Special Olympics Nova Scotia, to announce the newest inductees on the Olympic Wall.  

Rebecca Delaney and Jillian Young competed in the 2025 World Special Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Both competed in snowshoe events.  Rececca Delaney won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 m relay F01, placed 4^th in 100m F07, and 5^th in 200m F05.  Jillian Young won a gold medal in the 200m F15, and placed 6^th in the 100m F05.   Susan Inglis took part in the 2025 World Special Olympic Games as a snowshoe coach for the national team.

“Congratulations to our three newest inductees, Rebecca Delaney, Susan Inglis and Jillian Young, and also Sarah Mitton, who has now competed at two Olympic Games.  Council and our community are very proud of the inductees, and have been proud to cheer them all on as they made their way to compete internationally,” said Scott Christian, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality.  “The Olympic Wall at Queens Place is a very visible display of the outstanding, world class achievements of our community members who represent Canada in Olympic, World Paralympic, and World Special Olympic Games.  These athletes, coaches and officials are role models and an inspiration to all.  They show that with hard work and setting a goal, it is possible to go the distance and compete with the top athletes from across the world.”

Queens County’s Olympic Wall was created in 2022 as a space created to recognize the accomplishments of high-performance athletes, coaches and officials from the community who have participated in World Olympic, World Paralympic, and World Special Olympic Games. There are now twelve people inducted on the wall: Jamie Belong, Betty Ann Daury, Rebecca Delaney, Owen Hamlin, Susan Inglis, Jenna Martin, Sarah Mitton, David Rudderham, Alexander Shankel, Ben Theriau, Brian Ward, and Jillian Young. 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/olympic-wall/.

To watch a video recording of the event, please click here to see it on Region of Queens Municipality’s YouTube channel.

October 7, 2025: There are new traffic control lights located in the construction area of Waterloo Street, Liverpool.  These lights will remain in place while construction is ongoing. As construction areas change, the lights may shift locations slightly. There is sensor detection to avoid the need for long stops when there is no oncoming vehicle. Staff are monitoring the timing to allow for slow passage, and there may be some adjustments to the timing, as needed.

The NS Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Manual is online:https://novascotia.ca/tran/tcm/traffic-control-manual.pdf and states that any overnight lane closure must have active traffic control regardless of construction activity. The signage and lights are to be complied with as legal authority under the Motor Vehicles Act and Public Highways Act.

September 26, 2025; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality has hired Patrick Hirtle as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO). He will join the municipality on October 20, 2025, in the new position.

“I’m thrilled that Patrick will be joining our team as Deputy CAO. Patrick brings a unique perspective to this role – he has more than 10 years’ experience in municipal government, and has been a Councillor in Town of Bridgewater several years ago,” said Willa Thorpe, Chief Administrative Officer at Region of Queens Municipality. “When we interviewed Patrick, we were very impressed with his extensive experience in municipal and private sector communications, strong skills and training in Emergency Management, and strength and proficiency leading a cohesive staff team.”

The Deputy CAO’s role is to assist with the planning, direction, organization and communication of all work within the Region of Queens Municipality. The Deputy CAO also provides forward-thinking leadership, technical, and managerial skill to deliver programs and services identified by Council. As well as assisting the CAO with projects and administration, Hirtle will manage staff in the Department of Administration, including Community Economic Development, Communications, Information Technology, Protective Services, and Policy and Bylaw Development.

“Region of Queens Municipality’s Council is moving many exciting projects forward. The Deputy CAO and the Administrative staff are essential parts of this work. Patrick’s knowledge and experience will help our team to move the strategic priorities of Council forward proactively, transparently, and efficiently,” said Thorpe.

Hirtle was born in Bridgewater and raised in Mahone Bay and he has lived and worked on the South Shore for many years. His related experience includes 8 years in a senior leadership and management role in municipal communications, 5 years in private sector communications, and extensive Emergency Management training and situational experience. Hirtle’s education includes Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, and the Associate Certificate in Local Government Administration.

“I’m both honoured and excited to have been selected as the Region of Queens’ new Deputy CAO. I am very much looking forward to working together with Mayor Christian and Council, CAO Thorpe, and the entire staff team in service of the region’s residents and business community. There are a lot of great things happening here in Queens, and I can’t wait to get to work with the team,” said Hirtle.

A new pedestrian crossing signal has been installed between civic numbers 698 and 710 Main Street, Liverpool at the crosswalk to the Trestle Trail bridge.