Don’t let the “for sale” sign fool you. The Lions Club of Liverpool is not throwing in the towel. At least not yet. “It’s a shame to have to sell our building, but we can’t keep it,” said 40-year member Malcolm Stewart. “However, we want the public to know there is no intention of the … Continue reading Citing expenses, Liverpool Lions Club puts building on the market →

He was loved by family, feared by opponents and respected in the town he proudly called home. He boxed his way to national titles and international acclaim, fighting in hallowed sporting venues like Boston Garden, Fenway Park and the Montreal Forum. But while Terrance “Tiger” Warrington was a local legend for decades, it was only … Continue reading ‘A fitting tribute to a well-respected man’ →

For some, it was a day spent living their culture. For others, it was a day spent reclaiming their culture. But for all of them, it was an occasion to celebrate their Indigenous heritage and share it with others. National Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated across Queens County June 21. From Kejimkujik National Park to … Continue reading A celebratory day helps Indigenous people in Queens reclaim their culture →

It may be powered by a meagre 50 watts and run on a shoestring budget, but don’t underestimate the impact of Liverpool’s QCCR 99.3 FM. The community radio station, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, has become a Queens County institution over the past decade. “We have local hosts, local stories, and we highlight … Continue reading A Queens County institution celebrates a decade →

To say it was a tumultuous first year for rookie MLA Kim Masland would be an understatement. The Queens-Shelburne representative lost her party leader due to misconduct allegations, faced the near death of a caucus colleague and felt bitter frustration at the highly partisan environment in Nova Scotia’s legislature. But the overall experience has been … Continue reading ‘Toughest job I’ve ever had’ Kim Masland looks back at her first year as a rookie MLA →