January 2022

Our Island Lighthouses: History, Heritage, and Preservation — A feature explores the deep cultural importance of Brier Island, Grand Passage, and Peter’s Island lighthouses, including stories of lighthouse keepers and families who maintained these beacons for generations and the community effort to protect them as historic landmarks.

Remaking a House into a Home — After losing a home to fire decades ago, a Freeport family’s house once again became the focus of community generosity when friends and neighbours helped renovate the aging building to make it livable for a new generation.

Ann’s Community Solar Greenhouse: Growing Food Through the Winter — The Freeport greenhouse project continues producing greens such as kale, lettuce, radish, and herbs during the winter months, using a ground-air heat transfer system to extend the growing season and support community food security.

Good News for Island Lighthouses — The Government of Canada designated the Brier Island, Grand Passage, and Peter’s Island lighthouses as protected heritage sites under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, recognizing their historic and architectural significance in the Bay of Fundy.

Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes ICS school activities, Westport Library updates, Legion events, nature features such as Creature of the Cove, and community announcements reflecting everyday life across the Islands.