Dr. Robert Strang. Photo Government of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians may not have to endure the stricter COVID conditions announced last week for as long as previously announced. The province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang says the fact new case counts have stayed in the low single digits for... Read More...
Fort Point Lighthouse. Photo Ed Halverson
Fort Point Lighthouse will be under new management whenever it reopens. Region of Queens issued a request for proposals for anyone interested in operating the historic lighthouse that stands where the Mersey River enters the town of Liverpool. Mayor Darlene... Read More...
Region of Queens administration building
The Region of Queens is working to make council more accessible. At Tuesday’s meeting council agreed to contract Catalyst Consulting Engineers to design the proposed new council chambers audio video layout, issue and evaluate the request for proposals, and... Read More...
Dr. Robert Strang. Photo Nova Scotia Government
Public health officials are warning Nova Scotians not to think we’re out of the woods with the coronavirus. The province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang says people are becoming complacent around social distancing and other measures to... Read More...
Iain Rankin sworn-in as premier of Nova Scotia. Photo Government of Nova Scotia
The province officially has a new premier. Iain Rankin became the 29th premier of Nova Scotia Tuesday. Rankin and 16 of his caucus colleagues were sworn-in to their cabinet posts by Lt. Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc. The event, held at the Halifax Convention... Read More...
Seaside Centre. Photo Damien van den Berg
A local community centre is looking to collect funding from area residents property tax bills. The Seaside Recreation and Community Centre is asking Region of Queens council to approve an area rate of four cents on every hundred dollars of assessed property... Read More...
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang. Photo Nova Scotia Government
Premier Stephen McNeil. Photo Nova Scotia Government Friday marked the final time Premier Stephen McNeil would provide a COVID update to Nova Scotians. McNeil noted the milestone was significant as it was the 100th time he and the province’s chief medical... Read More...
Xaver Varnus and his newly installed pipe organ. Photo contributed by Xaver Varnus.
A musician bringing Bach to his venue in Brooklyn is hoping the public will help repair the building. Organist Xaver Varnus bought the former pilgrim church in Brooklyn last year to transform it into a live music venue. He has already installed a pipe organ... Read More...
Queens County Daycare. Photo Ed Halverson
The Queens County Daycare Association is turning to the Region of Queens for help to keep the doors open. Association Chair Scott Christian appeared at Region of Queens council to ask the municipality for financial help of $50,000 this year and $30,000 over... Read More...
PC Leader Tim Houston. Photo Ed Halverson
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled Nova Scotians should know how much the province is spending on the Yarmouth Ferry. Leader Tim Houston and the PC party took the province and operator Bay Ferries to court to learn what Nova Scotians are paying in... Read More...
Mayor Darlene Norman speaking at the South Queens Chamber of Commerce Meet the Mayor breakfast. Photo: Susan MacLeod
Region of Queens mayor says the way for local businesses to enjoy greater prosperity is through cooperation. Darlene Norman made the comments at a Meet the Mayor breakfast held by the South Queens Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. “Working together as a... Read More...
The province is taking baby steps in easing off pandemic restrictions. Beginning Monday February 7 Nova Scotians will be able to attend events and gatherings in higher numbers. People still need to maintain their bubble groups of 10 but they can now do so in... Read More...
Preliminary proposed design of park. Contributed by Queens universally designed play park committee
The Queens universally designed playground committee is closing in on their fundraising goal. The committee is looking to raise $450,000 to build a playground that is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The group received an unexpected $5,000... Read More...
Snowstorm on February 2 with significant snowfall and wet conditions. Photo Ed Halverson
Snowstorms won’t keep help from arriving at your door. Area manager with Nova Scotia department of transportation and infrastructure renewal Glen Strang says their workers are tied into the province’s 9-1-1 system. “When people have an emergency, they really... Read More...
Hank Snow Museum. Photo Ed Halverson
It’s Groundhog day for the Hank Snow Tribute show. Organizers of the annual event, normally held each year in April, have announced the 2021 edition has once again, been postponed. The 2020 edition would have been the 30th anniversary of the event but was... Read More...
LFD new ladder truck beside their rescue boat. Photo John Long
The Liverpool fire department now owns their ladder truck free and clear thanks to a donation by Mersey Seafoods and the J and W Murphy Foundation. Volunteers at the station were surprised when opening mail this week to discover a cheque for $50,000 to go... Read More...
Photo Ed Halverson
The province has unveiled its five-year highway construction plan. More than 150 projects will be undertaken over the next year at a price tag of almost $500 million dollars. Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal minister Lloyd Hines says the focus will... Read More...
Liverpool FD receives replacement ladder truck in Digby. Photo contributed by Trevor Munroe
The Liverpool fire department has a new ladder truck. Liverpool fire department Captain John Long says the vehicle had to be replaced after key mechanical components failed. “We had some issues with the hydraulic system. Basically, the ladder’s been rendered... Read More...
Screen shot from Mayor Darlene Norman’s apology video on Region of Queens Facebook page
The Region of Queens’ mayor is apologizing after decorated rocks were removed from a local park. A post from the region appeared online late Tuesday evening explaining the beloved rocks along with other decorations were cleared from Pine Grove park. The post... Read More...
Photo contributed by Privateer Days Commission
Privateer Days has been called off again this summer. The annual event, normally held near the last weekend in June, once again fell victim to the effects of the coronavirus. Privateer Days Commission chair Terrena Parnell says the organizers are heartbroken... Read More...
Eric Gouldon outside the former Milton Elementary School. Photo Ed Halverson
The old Milton elementary school is getting new life as homes for older residents. It is important for developer Eric Gouldon to create units that are well-built, accessible and modern. “You shouldn’t have low-end housing or something like that. Everybody... Read More...
Dr. Robert Strang. Photo Nova Scotia Government
The COVID-19 vaccine is now being administered to frontline healthcare workers across Nova Scotia. The Northern Zone was the final area to establish a vaccination clinic today at the Colchester-East Hants Health Centre. Public Health is reporting four new... Read More...
Dr. Robert Strang provides COVID-19 update. Photo Nova Scotia Government
Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says until they can establish a stable supply of COVID-19 vaccine they will continue to hold back the second doses. Dr. Robert Strang was commenting on news that the manufacturer of the two-dose vaccine Pfizer has... Read More...
COVID-19 has spurred home sales in Queens. Photo: Ed Halverson
A hot housing market in Queens shows no signs of slowing down. Kristopher Snarby, owner of Exit Realty in Liverpool and Bridgewater says the pandemic created a wild ride for sellers and buyers alike. “It’s been a crazy year in a lot of ways. We started off,... Read More...
Trucks outside North Queens station. Photo Credit: North Queens Fire Department
The COVID-19 pandemic seriously hurt fire services fundraising efforts in 2020. The North Queens fire department would normally hold suppers and events throughout the year to support the community and help pay for new equipment and trucks Those fundraisers... Read More...