Region of Queens Municipality is seeking 3 – 5 citizen volunteers to serve on a short-term Citizen Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration.This Committee will review Administrative Policy 27 – Respecting Remuneration for Mayor and Councillors and will provide advisory recommendations to Council regarding potential updates to the policy, including remuneration levels.
We are looking for community members with experience in one or more of the following:
IN THE MATTER OF the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998.
TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 27, 2025, Council of the Region of Queens Municipality adopted Bylaw No. 13 – Solid Waste Management, a bylaw respecting the proper separation, storage, placement for pick-up, collection and disposal of all types of solid waste in Region of Queens Municipality.
An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14) days of the publication of the notice, to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board.
PUBLISHED IN THE QUEENS CROWN NEWSPAPER: December 1, 2025
Angela Green, Municipal Clerk
Documents
The report that accompanied Second Reading and Adoption of Bylaw 13 can be read here.
Recyclable Drop Offs are no Longer Accepted at Queens Solid Waste Management Facility
Region of Queens’ Materials Recovery Facility has closed permanently as a result of changes in the way recyclables are managed regarding EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility), which began Dec. 1, 2025.
** Residents and commercial haulers may no longer drop off blue bag recyclables or cardboard at the Queen’s Solid Waste Management Facility.
Recycling across Nova Scotia is now overseen by Circular Materials.
Contact information for Circular Materials is: * Email: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca * Phone: 1-877-667-2626
New Enhanced Recycling Program
Starting Dec. 1, Nova Scotia will transition to an enhanced recycling system managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization that is committed to growing an efficient and effective recycling system.
What does this mean?
Your curbside collection day/schedule and requirements for placement (i.e. blue bags) will stay the same.
You’ll be able to recycle the same materials, no matter where you live across the province.
You’ll be able to recycle MORE materials than ever before, including hot and cold beverage cups, deodorant, toothpaste tubes, frozen juice containers and ice cream tubs, to name a few!
Recycling and collection questions will continue to be addressed by the municipality
Region of Queens Municipal Council is scheduled to receive the preliminary draft2025-2031 Capital Investment Plan from staff at a Special Council meeting on December 19, 2025, to be held in Council Chamber at 3:00 pm.
As Council begins review and consideration of the projects identified in the draft 2025-2031 Capital Investment Plan, any residents and business owners with a keen interest in the Region’s major capital projects for the next 5 years are invited to attend this meeting or to keep up to speed by watching the livestream of the December 19 Special Council meeting, which starts at 3 p.m. It will be shown on the Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. It is anticipated that the draft 2025-2031 Capital Investment Plan will be brought to the January 13, 2026 Regular Council meeting for approval.
WHY IS THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN COMING EARLY? In the past, the Capital Budget for the coming year would not be received and debated by Council until closer to the spring, which made it challenging for tenders to be issued and awarded in a timely fashion, resulting in projects often not beginning until well into the construction season.
This year and moving forward, Council will be receiving the draft Capital Investment Plan in December, ensuring there is time for a comprehensive review and debate of proposed and planned capital projects. Once the draft Capital Investment Plan is approved by Council, the new timeline will also permit Region of Queens Municipality to issue tender calls for major capital projects well in advance of the start of construction season, allowing contractors and/or municipal staff to commence projects earlier to make the most of the construction season.
HOW DOES THE BUDGET WORK? Region of Queens Municipality’s annual budget is divided into two sections: the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Plan (Capital Budget). The Capital Improvement Plan is the part of the budget that focuses on larger and longer-term investments, including things like wastewater and water utility enhancements, and major improvements at municipally owned facilities and infrastructure. The Operating Budget is the normal day-to-day budget that provides services to the Region’s residents and businesses.
COMMUNITY INPUT If you have comments, suggestions, or feedback that you would like to share with Council and staff to help inform this year’s budget process, you can do so by e-mailing Region of Queens Municipality at budget@regionofqueens.com.
Public Notice: Voluntary Water Conservation Directive Lifted
November 26, 2025: The Voluntary Water Conservation Directive has been lifted as of Wednesday, November 26, 2025, for Region of Queens Municipality’s Water Utility Customers. Region of Queens Water Utility provides water to homes and businesses in Liverpool and Brooklyn.
Recent rainfall has restored the Town Lake to a level above the conservation threshold. Though the Town Lake is not at full capacity, there is sufficient water to enable the Voluntary Conservation measures to be removed.
Municipal staff will continue to monitor the water levels at the Town Lake and if the situation changes, the Water Utility will promptly notify residents through radio ads on CKBW, QCCR and County 100.7 FM, posts on the Municipal website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media page.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks residents for their cooperation in using water resources in a responsible manner.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
November 19, 2025: The local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of Queens Municipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir have risen, however lake levels have not reached the required level to lift the voluntary water conservation directive. Conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at seven feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
November 12, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of QueensMunicipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir have risen, however lake levels have not reached the required level to lift the voluntary water conservation directive. Conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at seven feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed
Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
November 5, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of Queens Municipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed
Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
October 29, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of QueensMunicipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
October 22, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of QueensMunicipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
October 15, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of Queens Municipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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October 7, 2025: Region of Queens Municipal water utility customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn) are asked to take steps to conserve water starting immediately. Water levels in the Town Lake Reservoir have been decreasing due to lack of rain and there is limited rain in the forecast. The water remains safe to use, but users must begin conservation measures now to lower consumption until lake levels recover. The Municipality recognizes that sometimes requests to conserve water can unintentionally lead to increased usage, and request that people are cautious of the amount of water they are using and do their best to limit use for the benefit of all water utility customers.
The next scheduled update will be in the afternoon of Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Here are a few easy ways to conserve water immediately:
Limit lawn and garden watering
Fix any leaks or dripping faucets
Take shorter showers and turn off taps when not in use
Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads
The cooperation of Region of Queens Water Utility customers to do their part to conserve water is appreciated.
IN THE MATTER OF the Municipal Government Act being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998.
TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 25, 2025, the Council of Region of Queens Municipality adopted a Bylaw respecting amendments to the Region of Queens Land Use Bylaw. The amendments saw:
Rewording of Section 17.2 reflecting changes to the site plan approval provisions for dwellings in commercial buildings to allow for greater ground floor area to be utilized for residential uses.
An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this notice, to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board.
Dated: November 26, 2025
Angela Green, Municipal Clerk
Documents
The report that accompanied Second Reading and Adoption of the amendments to the Land Use Bylaw can be read here.
The Bylaw Respecting Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw can be read here.
Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 28 – Designation of Road Trails on Municipal Roadways, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. This meeting will also be live streamed on Region of Queens Municipality’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: A bylaw to designate specified municipal roadways as Road Trails pursuant to the Road Trails Act.
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.
Region of Queens Municipality needs your input and feedback on important initiatives.
To participate at your own convenience, please visit queens.mysurveys.pro to take part online. You can also scan the QR code to the right with your phone. Individual responses will be kept confidential.
We appreciate your participation!
Your Opinion Counts! For taking part, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two grocery gift cards available to participants from Region of Queens Municipality ($100 value each).
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.
** 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.
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 .
Your curbside collection day/schedule and requirements for placement (i.e. blue bags) will stay the same.
