Engaged and aware: this trio thrives on civic politics

Attend any Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) council meeting and you’ll probably see them in their customary seats in the public gallery. Leon Robertson, Bill Cox and Kim Williams have become fixtures at local council proceedings. Their life stories may be different, but all three share a passion for municipal politics and civic engagement. “If … Continue reading Engaged and aware: this trio thrives on civic politics →

RQM debate: What constitutes Liverpool’s downtown?

It seems “downtown” beautification is in the eye of the beholder. What was expected to be a $50,000 program for businesses in downtown Liverpool and Caledonia is now a $40,000 initiative covering a third commercial area that’s home to national chains such as McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, Sobeys, and Atlantic Superstore. Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) … Continue reading RQM debate: What constitutes Liverpool’s downtown? →

Federal health minister swings through Queens, fields questions over health care

Federal health minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor met with seniors and toured the Queens Family Resource Centre during a July 18 visit to Liverpool. Joined by local MP Bernadette Jordan, the minister spent an hour fielding health-related questions from about 30 seniors at Queens Place Emera Centre. The minister informed the audience she is close to … Continue reading Federal health minister swings through Queens, fields questions over health care →

The reinsurgence of baseball in South Queens

Slowly but surely, baseball is growing once again in South Queens. “It’s an exciting time,” said Liverpool Baseball Club president John Long. “We’ve been working hard to develop the program and have almost 100 kids playing baseball right now.” Currently celebrating its 60th year in operation, the club is fielding teams in every age bracket … Continue reading The reinsurgence of baseball in South Queens →

New study: Port Mouton fish farming harming lobster fishery

Fish farming in Port Mouton Bay has significantly weakened the local lobster industry, according to a newly published 11-year study. Market lobster hauls dropped an average of 42 per cent during periods when the aquaculture site was active. Catches of egg-bearing, or “berried” lobster, decreased by an average of 56 per cent. The report, based … Continue reading New study: Port Mouton fish farming harming lobster fishery →