Residents are being asked to participate in an 18-month process that will lead to a new set of guidelines for land use, development and sustainability in Region of Queens Municipality (RQM). Dartmouth-based planning and design firm UPLAND was awarded a $138,000 contract in July to spearhead the modernization of RQM’s municipal planning strategy and land … Continue reading Queens starts planning for the future →

One phone call from Ottawa has prompted a number of professional changes for Bernadette Jordan. “I had a call from the prime minister’s office and they indicated to me that I was now going to be the new parliamentary secretary for democratic institutions,” said the South-Shore St. Margaret’s MP. “I’m excited. I’m looking forward to … Continue reading New role for MP Jordan in federal government →

Public transportation has finally arrived in Region of Queens Municipality (RQM). During a presentation to council Aug. 28, Queens County Transit (QCT) announced it would begin the pilot phase of its roll-out in September. Vans, drivers, staff and volunteers are all in place to provide accessible door-to-door service Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to … Continue reading Public transport comes to RQM →

Although none of the first suppliers providing the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) with cannabis products are from Nova Scotia, Queens County’s Aqualitis Inc. fully expects to get in on the action sooner than later. The company anticipates selling both medical and recreational cannabis products by the end of 2018. “We’re in the homestretch now,” … Continue reading Care to buy some ‘Reef?’ →

It’s a serious crime that’s hard to detect and difficult to prosecute. But police on the South Shore are watching for evidence of human trafficking and, in at least one case, ramping up efforts to stop it. During a July 24 presentation to Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) council, Staff Sgt. Derek Smith said Queens … Continue reading Hard work and good timing needed to tackle human trafficking →