COMMUNITY NEWS

SHELBURNE — Shelburne has become the latest municipality in Canada to join the federal government's Housing Design Catalogue initiative, a program intended to streamline residential construction and support the development of new homes.

MAHONE BAY – This community is in the spotlight this week as Communities in Bloom (CiB) judges Susan Ellis and Larry Hall tour the town as part of its 2026 national evaluation, assessing everything from environmental initiatives and heritage preservation to streetscapes and community engagement.


National Trust for Canada celebrates 50th anniversary of Canada signing on to the World Heritage Convention. It is also the 30th anniversary of Lunenburg being inscribed as a World Heritage Site. A special family-oriented program will take place July 25 from 1-5 p.m. on King Street in Lunenburg.

LABELLE – Region of Queens Mayor Scott Christian says people are adapting to new garbage sorting rules, despite recent community concerns of increased illegal dumping.

LUNENBURG - Residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg will have two opportunities later this month to learn more about (and comment on) the municipality's proposed new land use planning documents before council makes any final decisions.

LUNENBURG – The owner of SaltWind Transportation taxi service, based in Lunenburg, said that he is considering legal action against the town, after an event that happened July 16.

WEST NORTHFIELD – Audrey Wilson’s essay on her family and their involvement in the Second World War, has earned her a national title.

LUNENBURG - Three aging municipal buildings in Lunenburg County are one step closer to coming down after the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg approved several contracts worth millions for a multi-site demolition project.

LIVERPOOL – Applications are now being accepted for a much-anticipated affordable housing co-operative in Liverpool. 

MAHONE BAY - Mahone Bay's Faerie Garden adds some whimsy to Communities in Bloom efforts.



How far can anyone go back in family history?

LIVERPOOL – The Region of Queens is hoping to expand its subsidized rain barrel and water tote pilot program after selling out in less than a day.