A proposed clear cut in Queens County is drawing concern from the Ecology action Centre

919 hectares in 69 plots are slated to be harvested, with a little over half of that being full harvest, in an area between Kejimkujik National Park and Dunraven Bog.

Raymond Plourde, Wilderness Coordinator for the Ecology Action Centre, said they area is an important ecological area for many at risk and endangered species such as the mainland moose.

Plourde adds the government has yet to respond to the Bill Lahey report, which outlines key recommendations on how to use the lands in Nova scotia to balance the economic, environmental and social impacts of forestry. He says until they respond in some way, clear cutting should be put on hold.

Plourde said he doesn’t feel the consultation process is transparent enough, nor does it create a strong way for Nova Scotian’s to voice their concern.

He Encourages the public to not only comment through DNR website, but to also contact MLA’s if they want to be heard.

The Lahey Report can be found here.

To view the harvest plan and comment, click here.

With the Liverpool International Theatre Festival right around the corner, Jester Fish have been popping up on telephone poles and businesses around Liverpool. And now some of these iconic fish are up for auction.

The fundraiser was officially launched at Hell Bay brewery on Sept. 30, with a display of some of the fish up for auction.

Uniquely designed Jester fish are up for auction, raising funds for the Liverpool International Theatre Festival.

Several local artisans put their spin on the fish, so no two are the same. The auction runs until Oct 10, and bidding is done through the festival’s Facebook page.

The Liverpool International Theatre festival runs from Oct. 18-21.

The Queens Universally Designed Play park committee is in the running for the Aviva Community Fund Big Idea contest, and is in need of votes from the community.

The group is looking to create a fully accessible park, that caters to the full range of ages and abilities.

Debbie Wamboldt, a member of the fundraising team, says the project incorporates ramps instead of stairs, picture communication and braille boards for the hard of hearing and hard of sight, and will be fully fenced in.

It’s a project that is important to Wamboldt’s family as well. Her son is one of the many children in the community with Autism, and existing playgrounds are not well suited for those on the Autism spectrum.

Part of design includes a splash pad, which Wamboldt says by putting it in the park it will be accessible to all members of the community.

The Region of Queens has donated the land for the proposed park, next to Queens Place Emera Centre and the skatepark.

The proposed budget for the park is around $500,000, with fundraising projects in the planning stages

The Queens Universally Designed Play park committee is in the running for the Aviva Community Fund Big Idea contest, and is in need of votes from the community.

The contest hands out $100,000 to the idea with the most votes, and Wambold is encouraging the community to register and vote at avivacommunityfund.org to help boost their numbers.

Voting runs until Oct. 4.

Queens RCMP are asking for help identifying a suspect after a rash of vehicle break-ins around the Brooklyn Shore and Port Medway area.

Over the past week police have had multiple reports of break-ins, and are asking residents to contact police if they have observed any suspicious activity.

Police are asking the public to provide as much detail as possible about the suspicious person or vehicle, including license plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, or clothing descriptions of persons involved.

Police are also reminding residents to lock their vehicle doors at all times and to keep valuables out of view.

The local detachment can be contacted at 902-354-5721, or to report anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-890-4090.

The Region of Queens is updating their municipal planning strategy, and is looking for public input on the future of land use in the county.

Deputy Mayor Susan MacLeod says the project isn’t to create a new land use by law, but rather updated to reflect the changing needs for the community.

The first round of consultations are already underway, with one taking place in each of the seven districts in the county.

Focus groups are also in the planning stages to further refine the recommendations.

The project is expected to take 18 months.

The project can be followed through the website www.queensplan.ca

Upcoming public consulting dates:

Oct. 3, Milton at the Milton Hall from 1-3 pm

Oct. 3, Liverpool at Queens Place Emera Centre from 6-8 pm

Oct 4, Caledonia at the North Queens Business Hub from 6-8 pm

Queens County transit has officially launched, and is ready to serve people in need of a ride.

Carole Hipwell, spokesperson for Queens County Transit says the service will allow people to attend medical appointments, run errands and stay active in their community.

The transit service so far has 2 accessible vans serving the county, as well as one van dedicated to taking students from Queens to the Nova Scotia Community College.

Pre-booking is required, as it is a door to door service Instead of a regular bus stop service, however pick up is available anywhere in Queens County.

Hipwell says they are also looking for volunteer drivers with their own vehicles to help offset demand, and volunteers will be compensated for meals and mileage.

The service runs Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. To find out more information or arrange a ride call 902-356-2670.

www.queenscountytransit.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
(Vina Moses)

(QCCR (CJQC) Radio Society)

(902-354-8235)

QCCR (CJQC) RECEIVES GRANT FROM COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA’S (CRFC) RADIOMETRES PROGRAM.

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CJQC in Liverpool, NS received funding for a “Breaking News, Weather and Sportscaster” under the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s (CRFC) Radiometres program which will fund a broadcaster who joined the station September 24, 2018.

The project will include a broadcaster who will develop programming to provide up-to-date local information on Queens County events to include cultural, local, national and international sports & news, school information, regular weather updates, and pertinent information that needs to be shared with Queens County listeners.

Brian Godfrey and Vina Moses, Co-Managers of QCCR realized that the news, weather and sports coverage for Queens County has been sparse due to lack of funding and personnel. This funding will mean all areas of Queens County will be included with coverage as events happen, as well as news about what will happen in the future.

“I’m happy to add this project to the growing list of initiatives funded by the CRFC. This project will keep the residents of Queens County informed and will allow the radio station to embrace and promote the culture and history of their region,” says the CRFC President, Roger Ouellette.

QCCR is a community radio station completely run by volunteers. Programming includes a diverse selection of shows which highlight music including: adult contemporary, country, Indie, Blues, Rock, Gospel, Women’s Music, Reminiscent mood, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Americana, Folk, Maritime Music, to name a few genres. Speaking programs include Telling our Stories, The History Vault, A Moment in Time, Older & Wiser, Perspectives, Origin of the Song, Sports Cap, Tapping the Youth Perspective, Engage our Community. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the station and assist as on-air hosts, programmers, external community Emcees, live community feeds, ad spots, Board members, Managers, fund drive phone managers, and responding to help with whatever the radio station needs. The CJQC Society purchased the station from former owner/broadcaster Alex J. Walling in 2012 making it completely community owned and operated. Website: www.qccrfm.com – Listen Live and Web Cam.

Drought conditions have caused many wells to go dry throughout Nova Scotia and Queens County is no exception.

To help those with water issues the Region of Queens is opening three locations for residents to pick up water.

In Caledonia water can be picked up at the former bank building at 9853 Hwy 8 in Caledonia On Wednesdays from 5-6 pm and Saturday 11 am. to noon.

In Greenfield pick up is at the Greenfield Fire Hall at 4960 Medway River Rd on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm.

In South Queens pick up is at the Queens Ground Search at Rescue building at 20 Old Cobbs Barn Road on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm.

JOYCE BLEDSOE THANKS
We are here today thanks to the kind and generous heart of the late Joyce Bledsoe. Joyce’s father and mother (Orrin and Jennie Conrad) lived here at Queens Manor when the Manor first opened. Joyce’s uncle also became a resident here later in his life. As a result, Joyce Bledsoe was a frequent visitor to Queens Manor during those early years and became very appreciative of the care we provided to her beloved family.

Joyce developed a fond relationship with our recently retired Director of Recreation, Tara Smith, and she kept in touch with Tara long after her parents and uncle passed away.

To say that we are appreciative of this significant donation to Queens Manor would be an understatement. Like other long-term care facilities, we are being challenged to continuously do more with less.

Just five months ago, our van, that was the only way a majority of our sixty-one residents could get out into the community, drove its last mile. It was difficult to wrap our heads around the fact that we simply did not have the funds to replace it. We had reluctantly resigned ourselves to this new reality for our residents.

But Joyce’s significant estate donation to Queens Manor resulted in the Board of Directors quickly agreeing that the purchase a new van would be an appropriate use of this generous donation, combined with other donations from members of our wonderful community.
It is important for us to remember and appreciate Joyce’s acknowledgement of the good work we all strive to do here in support of our residents. This donation is recognition of the work of all former and current staff and volunteers at Queens Manor.

I am pretty confident that our new van (that I am going to refer to as “Bledsoe” from this point forward), will results in thousands of smiles on the faces of our current residents, and those who will become residents in the coming years. As I indicated at the outset, we are sincerely grateful at being remembered. So today, I hope all will join me in remembering Joyce Bledsoe with sincere gratitude. Her donation will make our residents a part of the community again. Thanks Joyce!

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LIVERPOOL, N.S. – The radiology department at Queens General Hospital (QGH) has been renovated to allow for the installation of new state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine, providing exceptional care for patients, while producing better image quality. A celebration event for donors, staff and other stakeholders took place on Tuesday.

“We are excited to have this new imaging technology available to support patients,” said Chris Connolly, western zone director, diagnostic imaging. “The new system will provide a better patient experience and improved image quality. At the same time it creates a more efficient and safe workspace for our staff. We are extremely thankful to the QGH Foundation for their support.”

This project has been fully funded by the Queens General Hospital Foundation. The Foundation has been supporting QGH and community projects in Queens County since 1988.

“The Foundation is pleased to see this project finally become a reality,” said Foundation chairman Dr. Al Doucet. The Foundation relies on donations from generous individuals. With these donations we are providing the most modern equipment available. This equipment helps our health care providers continue to give exemplary care to all the people served by our hospital.

Come by for a piece of cake and refreshments during our Open House and 10th Birthday Celebrations at QCCR. The studios will in action during our 10am to 4pm open house this coming Friday!! Refreshments will be in the lower floor for those who can not climb too many steps. Meet our volunteers and production crew! See you Friday June 22 at 10am located on Market Street , Liverpool NS. Thank you Sobeys for the cake and refreshments being serve between 2pm to 4pm.

Queens County Blades Presents Awards

The Queens Co Blades skating club recently had their closing celebration at White Point Resort in Queens Co NS. Many of the skaters received trophies and medals for the accomplishments they completed in their group level. Club president Norm Amirault spoke to the 40 plus people in attendance and commended on the hard work and perseverance of the young skaters and also to the coaches who spent many hours on the ice.

Head coach Heidi Clattenburg also spoke to the crowd and was very pleased with the group of young girls and boy for their hard work throughout the past year.The Liverpool Kinsmen Club provided the funds so the trophies and other awards could be purchased to honour the skaters that evening.Also in attendance to present the awards was Brian Godfrey, incoming president with the Kinsmen Club.The event went very well and an awesome buffet was prepared by the chefs and staff of White Point Resort.

Here is the list of winners as presented to QCCR:Star 1-5 Star 1 medals : Gracelynn, Eli,Bree,Abbi. Star 2 medals :Megan,Zoey, Marlee, Addison,Hannah. Canskater of the Year:Serenity Wolfe.Junior Development: Abbigale Leslie.Junior Award: Bree Leslie.Spirit Award:Lauren Amirault.PA Award:Allie Robinson.Most Improved Skater of the Year:Eli Sparkes and the Jan Clattenburg Award:Hannah Chetwynd.

The Greenfield and District Fire Department received funds recently to repair the roof of their hall due to the storms this past winter. Charlie Freeman of Harry Freeman and Sons Ltd donated a

total of $15000 to help the Dept get their roof and ceiling repaired. Harry Freeman and Sons Ltd are the largest employer in the community of Greenfield located in Queens Co Nova Scotia. This generous donation will help the Dept so that extensive fundraising will not be needed.This is an amazing gesture of the community coming together in the time of need.Shown in the picture are Moyal Conrad Fire Chief for the local Fire Dept receiving the cheque from Charlie Freeman.

The local Liverpool and Area 545 Air Cadet Squadron held their annual review today May 26 at the Middle School in Liverpool N.S.Twenty seven young people aged 12 to 18 showed their skills in an impressive display of drills, lessons learned and a little humour added. Many of the cadets received awards for the accomplishments they attained in the past year. Many dignitaries were on hand to speak and present awards to these young people.Special reviewing officer LCol Allison Wilton CD ,Commanding Officer for the summer camp at CFB Greenwood spoke about the accomplishments of our local squadron and how well they did at today’s ceremony and in zone and provincial meets held throughout the past year.Other local dignitaries were present including MLA Kim Masland and Mayor David Dagley.This coming year will see 6 cadets move onto to pursue further education at University and Community Colleges.Captain Katherine Gayton Commanding  Officer of the 545 Squadron also spoke at the review, will be doing a recruiting effort this fall to bring the squadron up to 40 plus members. Sponsors of the 545 Air Cadets are: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 38, Liverpool, Liverpool Kinsmen Club and the Liverpool Lions Club.If you have a child  ages 12 to 18, get them involved with this valuable youth group by contacting Captain Gayton or any member of the 545 Air Cadets.Overall it was a very impressive ceremony and Queens County should be proud of these young people in our community.You are encouraged to attend next year’s ceremony (open to the public)and support our youth!

Off for the summer from College or University?Want to join an interesting team at QCCR to provide community radio in Queens County.QCCR is looking for a motivated , interested individual from June to August for on-air and behind-the-scenes coverage at the radio station Monday to Friday.An interest in communication and English grammar, both written and spoken is required.Some level of technical ability in computers is expected but training in radio technology will be given.If this summer job is ideal for you please call Vina Moses at 902 354 8235 or Brian Godfrey at 902 350 0249 to provide a resume and to set up an interview.

The Liverpool International Theatre Festival plans are well on the way for this event happening Oct.18 to 21 at the Astor Theatre in downtown Liverpool N S .Organizers announced today at a special launch held at the theatre, as Andrew Bursey and Jon Paterson unveiled the lineup.There are 12 troupes who are scheduled to come to the festival if all goes well for the individual troupes to get here without unforeseen circumstances. Here is the lineup as follows:Moronitas (Mexico), Olivers Bench(Winds of Change from Liverpool), Mouse Daughters Marriage(China), The Miser(Bangladesh), Amandonos(Mexica),The Seven Days(Egypt), Les Anciens Combattants(Central African Republic), Seto Putalli ‘White Butterfly'(Nepal), The Door(Iran), Resiliencia Fragmentada(Peru), The Ruins of Talgarth(Wales), and last but not least El Ninocon Los Pies Pintados (Argentina). Jean Robinson Dexter , chairperson of LITF 2018 says that audiences will be entertained by the eclectic slate of innovative theatre. She also stated the 2018 festival is going to be a wonderful mix of new troupes representing countries that haven’t been with us before and old friends from troupes that we’re excited to welcome back.All of them will bring exciting pieces of theatre to our stage.LITF was founded back in 1990 and has continued every two years, usually in May but this year it is being held in the fall.Theatre lovers will be able to purchase the full festival pass for a reduced price for a limited time only at the Astor theatre box office or ticket pro.ca. Stay tuned to QCCR 993 fm or online for an interview later this year with this year’s organizers and updates!!

The Salvation Army celebrated volunteers from Queens and Shelburne Counties who helped make 2017 Christmas Kettles an overwhelming success with a thank you luncheon at their church hall in Liverpool today April 21. In attendance were over 40 plus volunteers.Everyone received an recognition certificate and a 2017 Bell Ringer pin. Captain Dennis Mayburry spoke on the great work everyone did by manning the Kettles during the Christmas season in Liverpool and Shelburne. Totals this past year surpassed the previous year’s with a total of  $25000 plus raised between Liverpool and Shelburne.On hand to present the certificates were Barb Redmond, Kettles chairperson and MLA Kim Masland. A wonderful lunch was served prior to speeches and presentations. This year along with private citizens the 545 Air Cadets helped with the manning of the Kettles.Captain Dennis wished everyone a wonderful year and looking forward to this year’s campaign being held in December.

QCCR is proud to announce that the Region of Queens Municipality has chosen to grant the radio station monies to help with production of their new Website.  Many other non profit organizations have also benefited from the Region’s as follows:  There were recommendations that council provides grant funding to the Friends of Hank Snow Society in the amount of $8,000; Liverpool International Theatre Festival in the amount of $4,000; Mersey Band Society in the amount of $1,000; Milton Community Association in the amount of $500; Milton Heritage Society in the amount of $750; North Queens Board of Trade in the amount of $1,000; North Queens Farmer’s Market in the amount of $500; North Queens Heritage Society in the amount of $750; North Queens Medical Centre in the amount of $4,150; Privateer Days in the amount of $10,000; Privateer Farmer’s Market Cooperative Limited in the amount of $500; CJQC Radio Society (QCCR) in the amount of $1,000; Queens County Fair Association in the amount of $10,000; Queens County Museum in the amount of $5,000; Queens Learning Network in the amount of $1,000; South Queens Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $600; Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association in the amount of $500; Winds of Change Youth Theatre Group in the amount of $750.

QCCR thanks the Region of Queens Municipality for their help which was appreciated and the new Website will be a wonderful addition.  Across the county, the province, the country and beyond folks will be able to access QCCR information and Listen Live broadcasts.  A popular addition is the Web Cam which brings a taste of home to many as they watch main street as broadcast from QCCR.

Again,  thank you to the Region of Queens Municipality from QCCR Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers.

Following the crash in Saskatchewan, QCCR staff send their condolences to family and friends of those involved in the crash.  The families of those involved have had a very sad time since the crash.  People around the world have sent their condolences and many have sent to the GoMe Fund.  Around the world parents of children who regularly travel to events have been wary and are more diligent in checking how their children travel.  Many prominent people have travelled to Humboldt to meet with survivors and the families involved.  There is still a long way to go for everyone involved and the QCCR staff hope that the communities involved know we are praying and thinking of them.

Please find the local hydrant flushing schedule for 2018 below.

Click here to download.

– April 11th, 2018 – Region of Queens Municipality

Welcome to the new QCCR website! This is our first official news post! We hope you enjoy the new design, be it on your phone, tablet or desktop computer. Please continue to enjoy and support QCCR FM 99.3!

Website designed by Ryan JS Chandler.