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• Region of Queens open for business
  The smiles turned to frowns at times, however, when they discussed attempts to keep the public informed. Mayor John Leefe seemed frustrated over ...
• Win-win with NHL Skins & Fins recreation...
  The Economic Development Department and Queens Place Fundraising Campaign are helping bring the popular international fishing show and several ...
• Nursing home abuse law works
  He explains employees are now liable for failing to report an incident that leads to abuse. He says the provincial legislation is only a year ...
• Well-loved former Queens resident turns 104
  David Chandler says his Aunt is still remembered, visited and well loved by both friends and family in the community. “All her family, which is ...
• Thorne hardware building sale moves closer
  However, no firm date can be given for the closing at this time. The Main St. building, and its 6,800 square feet of space, has been vacant for ...
• Brooklyn curler off to nationals after helping win...
  Her sister Jill Mouzar was on a national championship team that placed second in the world. Her oldest sister once placed fourth at the nationals ...
• Port Joli hall heads back in time
  Association Treasurer, Danielle Robertson says, “It would have been such a shame to tear down the building because it was a centre of the ...
• First New Year's baby and mother doing well in...
• Schools closing early in Queens and Lunenburg counties
  Environment Canada is reporting that snow will change to ice pellets this afternoon before changing to freezing rain late in the afternoon. ...
• Men airlifted from ice during snow storm
  Queens RCMP officer, Const. Charles Reddick said the 911 call came in at about 7 p.m. “There were three males in a boat in the middle of a marsh ...
• Canada – a country that helps people
  His other two children, Andrew, 10, and Emily, six, along with his wife Angie spontaneously join in before pulling together for a photograph in ...
• Car pushes large truck far up Union Street
  A relative picked up the unhurt child, estimated, but not confirmed at four or five years of age by area residents. The driver was also unhurt ...
• Dimestore NHL hockey invitation list
  The event is both a fundraising initiative for the upcoming Queens Place Recreation and Community Centre and a marketing opportunity for the ...
• A pilgrimage to Bethlehem at Milton church
• Milton church plans first Bethlehem walk
  The address is 280 Highway 8, Milton. Everything will be moved inside if it rains. Rev. Jennifer (Jen) Garbin says a group of about 20 children ...
• Maynard wins South Shore school board by-election
  Ted Bulley, Returning Officer for the by-election announced the unofficial results. He stated Maynard received 35 of the 55 ballots cast while ...
• The Colours of Christmas
• Queens County Girl’s Choir hosting yummy fundraiser
  The price remains the same at $12. Choir Director Kristopher Snarby says the popularity of the fundraiser can be explained by both the chili, ...
• Hot days and cold ice cream
  The building – once a house as well - was demolished early Dec. 11 for the upcoming Queens Place Recreation and Community Centre development ...
• A Beary Merry Christmas in Liverpool
  This is part of the church’s overall Christmas Cheer initiative in Queens and Shelburne counties. Also called the Christmas Community Program, it ...
• Liverpool bridge work will be assessed
  He says this has been mandated by council and expects it would be carried out in the spring. The bridge sidewalks are currently being ...
• Holiday home tour for Privateer Days in Liverpool
  Ann Langille and Brian Fralic are co-chairing the 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13 tour. Langille says the eight homes range in age from the 18th to 20th ...
• Difficult lobster season ahead in Queens
  Clattenburg, who lives in nearby Western Head, said last week fishermen in LFA 33, the lobster fishing area that includes Queens Co., didn’t tie ...
• Mi’kmaq class teaches ‘forgotten past’
  “We have about 50 students that want to take the course, which is a huge number.” The current class – the course offers a required academic ...
• True community events in North Queens - A PHOTO ESSAY
• Phoenix rises for Liverpool in JA competition
  On that day, 23 teams of students from across Nova Scotia descended on the World Trade Centre in Halifax to compete in five divisions at the JA ...
• Two North Queens Lighting ceremonies bring community...
  To accomplish this, the event is held at North Queens Nursing Home, area churches organize the service part of the event and children and their ...
• Employees at profitable Bowater plant shocked by...
  “It’s kind of strange because as far as I know we’re the only mill in the organization making a profit.” He laughs. “Well, they don’t call it a ...
• Bowater Mersey shutting down for five weeks
  According to a “Notice” sent to employees from Bruce Nunn, Vice President and Resident Manager, “This downtime is required due to a drop in ...
• A proud Christmas tree tradition continues
  Region of Queens Community Development Coordinator Heather Cook says, “It’s become a holiday tradition in Queens Co. to drive around and see the ...