Philip Slayton was in the right place for the release of his new book, The Future of Tennis: A Photographic Celebration of the Men’s Tour. The seasonal resident of Port Medway was in Toronto for the men’s draw of the Rogers Cup, a prestigious international tennis tournament with a top prize of more than $1 … Continue reading Seasonal resident of Port Medway looks to the future of tennis in new book →

After five months without a dedicated vehicle, Queens Manor is celebrating the arrival of a new shuttle bus that will get residents to medical appointments, recreation opportunities and social events. The Liverpool long-term care facility’s previous shuttle reached the end of its lifespan over the winter and was taken out of service. Funds for a … Continue reading Unexpected donation nets Queens Manor $85,000 shuttle bus →

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 →

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 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 →