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 →

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 →

The small but mighty cultural hub of Port Medway is hosting an art show July 6-15 at historic Seely Hall. Curated by Rachel Summers and Louise Sinclair, the exhibition features paintings, photographs and sculptures by six local artists, including the two curators. Painter Fran Whitelaw has participated in Port Medway art shows for more than … Continue reading Refurbished Seely Hall site of Port Medway art show →

Progressive Conservative (PC) leadership hopeful Tim Houston was in friendly territory when he visited the Liverpool area in late June. Having already received endorsements from Queens-Shelburne MLA Kim Masland and local PC luminary John Leefe, a warm welcome was all but assured. Houston is one of the perceived frontrunners in the contest to replace former … Continue reading Drumming up support, Tim Houston swings through South Shore →

A vital recreation and transportation link in Liverpool could reopen as early as this fall if Region of Queens Municipality provides $90,000 in funding. Brian Hatt of the Queens Rails to Trails Association outlined the group’s plan to repair the Trestle Trail Bridge during the June 26 council meeting. The bridge, closed by the municipality … Continue reading Plan floated to repair Trestle Trail Bridge in Queens →