Date: Jun. 19th, 2023 - 10:58 AM
Entrance to Region of Queens council chambers. Photo Ed Halverson
The proponents of a Liverpool development called “The Point” were back before Region of Queens council with a plan to provide over a hundred units of affordable housing.
Rumclo Developments Ltd recently acquired seven acres across Shore Rd from their proposed... Read More...
Date: Jun. 15th, 2023 - 5:53 PM
photo Ed Halverson
A cybersecurity breach affecting systems across the province has exposed all Region of Queens tax accounts.
The Nova Scotia Government learned that MOVEit, a system used to transfer files across different departments and levels of government was breached... Read More...
Date: Jun. 13th, 2023 - 5:17 PM
Nova Scotia Burn Safe map June 13 23 from NS Burn Safe website
The Nova Scotia Government has lifted the province-wide burn ban and remaining restrictions on travel and activities in the woods as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Burning is still not permitted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. but may now be allowed after 2 p.m.... Read More...
Date: Jun. 12th, 2023 - 3:38 PM
Vina Moses stands alongside a statue of country music legend Hank Snow. Photo Ed Halverson
Organizers of the annual Hank Snow Tribute are calling for help.
For the past 30 years the life and legacy of Liverpool’s favourite son has been celebrated through several nights of concerts, music and memories.
But administrator at the Hank Snow Museum Vina... Read More...
Date: Jun. 8th, 2023 - 1:12 AM
Firefighters dowse hotspots in the Shelburne County fire. Photo Communications Nova Scotia
The fire at Barrington Lake in Shelburne is slowly coming under control and efforts are beginning to shift from emergency response to rebuilding a community.
Shelburne County East Emergency Management Office reported Tuesday that the fire is still out of... Read More...
Date: Jun. 2nd, 2023 - 10:39 AM
Donations overflow a trailer headed to support people displaced by the Shelburne County wildfires. Photo Amy MacGowan
Queens County is rallying to help fire-stricken Shelburne communities.
Brooklyn resident Amy MacGowan decided to collect donations of food and clothing to drive to the Shelburne Fire Hall on Tuesday.
Just three hours after making a post on Facebook the... Read More...
Date: Jun. 1st, 2023 - 2:00 PM
A water bomber flies through the smoke of a forest fire in Shelburne County. Photo Communications Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston wants to ensure every bit of available help is coming to fight the largest forest fires in the province’s history.
A letter sent from the Premier’s office to the Prime Minister Wednesday lays out a long list of needs including... Read More...
Date: May. 30th, 2023 - 5:23 PM
A fire official looks at area affected by fire. Photo Communications Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Government has banned all activity in wooded areas across the province.
Premier Tim Houston announced the measures which include all recreational and commercial activity during an update on Tuesday.
Houston said some commercial exceptions may... Read More...
Date: May. 30th, 2023 - 9:06 AM
Shelly Panczyk (centre) with representatives from Liverpool Superstore, food bank staff, Queens Mayor Darlene Norman and MLA Kim Masland. Photo Ed Halverson
A new walk-in freezer is helping the Queens County Food Bank provide better service to more people, more efficiently.
The 12’ x 12’ walk in freezer is the result of a $45,000 donation courtesy of Loblaws Canada.
Chair of the Queens County Food Bank Shelley... Read More...
Date: May. 29th, 2023 - 10:42 AM
Privateer Days parade. Photo Ed Halverson
The 2023 edition of Liverpool’s Privateer Days will have a noticeably family feel compared to previous years.
Visitors will still find an historic encampment, a spooky graveyard tour, and the Kings Orange Rangers performing an historical re-enactment.
The... Read More...
Date: May. 25th, 2023 - 11:04 AM
Future site of proposed Co-op housing along Trestle Trail. Photo Ed Halverson
Work has started to bring 26 units of affordable housing to Liverpool.
Queens Neighbourhood Cooperative Housing Ltd, an offshoot of the Queens Care Society has been busy making plans over the past year to realize the dream of building some of the first Co-op... Read More...
Date: May. 19th, 2023 - 3:07 PM
Screenshot of May 9 Region of Queens Council meeting
Region of Queens council has never looked or sounded so good.
Last week’s council meeting highlighted the new microphones, speakers and three large video screens that have been installed in council chambers.
Before the new equipment was installed anyone... Read More...
Date: May. 17th, 2023 - 4:05 PM
Privateer Days crowd. Photo Ed Halverson
The people behind Liverpool’s Privateer Days are reaching out for public support.
The annual June event routinely attracts thousands of visitors to the Liverpool area as it celebrates the former town’s history with a parade, rides, food, music and... Read More...
Date: May. 15th, 2023 - 2:10 PM
Entrance to Region of Queens council chambers. Photo Ed Halverson
The May 9 Region of Queens Council meeting may have been the shortest in recent memory.
There were no petitions, presentations, public comments or discussion items, leaving just two recommendations for council to consider.
The first was a request from the... Read More...
Date: May. 12th, 2023 - 11:23 AM
Traffic study by Harbourside Transportation Consultants from Region of Queens variance appeal agenda
A development on Bristol Avenue in Liverpool will be building more units than initially planned.
The numbered company 4206749 Nova Scotia Limited led by Francis Fares had proposed the construction of 36 units in a building located behind 87 Bristol Ave.
The... Read More...
Date: May. 11th, 2023 - 8:45 AM
Photo Ed Halverson
If the idea of walking through the woods and exploring an area of the province you may have never seen while getting your hands dirty to protect the environment sounds like your idea of fun, then mark Saturday on your calendar.
An invasive plant removal event... Read More...
Date: May. 8th, 2023 - 8:34 AM
Queens Place. Photo Ed Halverson
Region of Queens has called in professional help to determine where to build the new outdoor pool and regional library.
The same Project Manager who is working on the new library project has been hired to assist in siting the pool.
Region of Queens Mayor... Read More...
Date: May. 5th, 2023 - 9:28 AM
A picnic in Kejimkujik. Photo courtesy Parks Canada
If the early bookings are any indication, it’s going to be a busy year at Kejimkujik.
Almost 10,000 campers raced to book their favourite spots at the National Park and Historic Site when the online reservation system opened on March 31, a nine percent... Read More...
Date: May. 2nd, 2023 - 9:40 AM
Photo Ed Halverson
The Region of Queens has passed a $44 million dollar budget without raising taxes.
The budget includes $27.3 million for operations, $14.4 million for capital projects, $1.7 million to operate Hillsview Acres long term care home and $798,000 for the water... Read More...
Date: Apr. 28th, 2023 - 10:08 AM
Dan McDougall photo from LinkedIn
A temporary replacement has been found to step in as the Region of Queens looks for a new Chief Administrative Officer.
The former CAO of the Municipality of the District of Chester Dan McDougall will assume the role until a permanent replacement is found for... Read More...
Date: Apr. 27th, 2023 - 11:13 AM
Region of Queens Council. Photo Region of Queens
After five meetings and hours of deliberation, the Region of Queens approved the 2023/24 budget at the most recent council meeting Tuesday, April 25.
Between the operating and capital budgets, the water utility and Hillsview Acres, the municipality is... Read More...
Date: Apr. 26th, 2023 - 9:28 AM
Announcement of Adult Day/Respite Care program at Queens County Home Support. Photo QCCR staff
Two months after it was announced, a program designed to provide desperately needed relief to caregivers has yet to launch.
On Feb 13 an event held by the Queens Home Care Society to celebrate the new Adult Day/Respite Care program was attended by Minister of... Read More...
Date: Apr. 23rd, 2023 - 8:57 PM
Liverpool Regional High School. Photo credit Ed Halverson
The annual Liverpool Regional High School scholarship fundraiser is marking 25 years of providing money for graduates to attend post-secondary school.
What started as a dinner and auction moved online during the pandemic and has been breaking donation records... Read More...
Date: Apr. 19th, 2023 - 4:43 PM
Photo Ed Halverson
It’s business as usual at schools across Nova Scotia as the province and the union representing school support workers have come to a tentative agreement.
The deal still needs to be ratified by the 5,400 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees... Read More...
Date: Apr. 18th, 2023 - 5:03 PM
SSRCE School Bus. Photo Ed Halverson
Students may be getting an extra-long weekend if the province and the union representing school support workers can’t come to an agreement on a new contract.
Approximately 5,400 members of CUPE, the Canadian Union of Public Employees will be in a legal strike... Read More...