Summertime Fun — The August issue highlights the busy summer season across Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck, with festivals, community meals, and outdoor events bringing residents and visitors together during the height of tourist season.
Breaking Waves Festival Returns — Freeport and Tiverton prepare for the Breaking Waves music, art, and film festival, featuring live performances, a parade, film screenings, and community celebrations over several days.
Gallery 217 Opens in Freeport — A new gallery space showcasing local artists opens at the Freeport Development Centre, featuring paintings, sculptures, crafts, and other creative work from artists connected to Digby Neck and the Islands.
Conservation Work at Big Meadow Bog — Conservation groups and volunteers work to protect the Big Meadow Bog ecosystem on Brier Island while building a boardwalk that will allow visitors to experience the unique landscape without damaging sensitive habitat.
Creature of the Cove: Dragonflies — A natural history feature explores the fascinating life cycle of dragonflies, explaining how these skilled aerial hunters help control insects and thrive in wetlands across Nova Scotia.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes local updates such as Old Home Week celebrations in Westport, summer visitors and gatherings across the Islands, community events, and announcements from libraries, schools, and local organizations.
