Christmas Eve Visits from CCG Santa and Elf Amanda — A cheerful Christmas Eve feature follows CCG Santa Chuck and Elf Amanda as they travel around Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck with Coast Guard Captain Jim Purdy, bringing holiday visits to children and families across the area.
Community Pushback Grows Against Open-Net Salmon Farming in St. Mary’s Bay — A packed Digby municipal council meeting hears a presentation from the St. Mary’s Bay Protectors, a coalition of citizens, fishers, lobster fishers, and business owners opposing proposed open-net fish farms in St. Mary’s Bay. The article highlights the scale of public concern and points readers toward upcoming Cermaq open houses as the debate intensifies across Digby Neck and the Islands.
Big Meadow Bog Trail Moves Toward Phase Two on Brier Island — The Brier Island Trails Committee installs new interpretive signage at the Bog Trail and reports strong fundraising progress, including a major donation that helps move Phase Two of the Big Meadow Bog Trail closer to completion.
Accessibility Advocacy Brings a New Ramp to Islands Consolidated School — A student’s letter calling for wheelchair access to the stage at Islands Consolidated School leads to a formal response from the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education, with plans announced to install a ramp or another accessible solution so all students can reach the stage independently.
Jumping Junipers, It’s January! — A Plant Ladies feature explores the hardy juniper, a familiar evergreen on Digby Neck and the Islands, looking at its toughness, its many varieties, and its surprising connection to gin, gardening, and coastal landscapes.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Christmas events at churches and community halls, school sports and holiday activities at Islands Consolidated School, updates on library book delivery during ferry slip repairs, new ferry pass information, health centre notices, and local gatherings in Freeport, Tiverton, and Westport.
