A Full House and a Slim Vote — A packed council meeting in Digby sees residents from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck gather to oppose proposed open-pen salmon aquaculture in St. Mary’s Bay. After strong public support, municipal council passes a motion by a narrow 3-2 vote opposing the expansion of Cermaq salmon cages in the bay.
New Community Seniors’ Greenhouse Planned for Freeport — The Freeport Community Development Association moves forward with plans for an accessible community greenhouse beside School Street Market, designed to help Island seniors grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers while encouraging social connection and year-round food production.
Keeping Beautiful Cove Beautiful — Volunteers gather in Freeport for a shoreline cleanup at Beautiful Cove, removing bags of rope, plastics, and other debris in just a few hours while demonstrating strong community stewardship of the Digby Neck and Bay of Fundy coastline.
Music Returns to the Tivertonian Playhouse — A revived music gathering above Elliott’s General Store reconnects residents with the long tradition of dancing and live music that once filled Tiverton halls, as monthly jam sessions bring musicians and neighbours together again in the historic space.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Islands Consolidated School sports updates, community announcements, upcoming Legion events, volunteer initiatives, and local stories reflecting everyday life in Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.
