For the Whales, It’s Summer as Usual — While COVID-19 restrictions changed tourism and community events across Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck, whale activity in the Bay of Fundy continued as normal, with local whale-watching operators reporting active feeding and sightings throughout the summer season.
Freeport Was Rocking on August 21st — An outdoor concert hosted by the Tivertonian Playhouse brought live music back to Freeport with performances by regional musicians and local youth band Cool Kids on the Rock, giving residents a chance to safely enjoy community entertainment during the pandemic summer.
Our Sweet Little Dewberries — A Plant Ladies feature explores the differences between dewberries and blackberries, explaining how these low-growing wild berries thrive across Nova Scotia landscapes and sharing memories of berry picking traditions familiar to many residents of Long Island and Digby Neck.
The Spanish Flu 1918–1920 — A local history feature looks back at the devastating Spanish Flu pandemic that swept Nova Scotia beginning in 1918, infecting a third of the world’s population and killing millions globally. The article traces how the virus spread across the province and into communities such as Digby County, where families were heavily affected during a period already marked by the Halifax Explosion and the losses of the First World War.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — This issue also includes local notices, community announcements, and everyday updates from residents across Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities during an unusual summer shaped by COVID-19 restrictions.
