Fundy Bay Adventure — A firsthand feature follows a day aboard the lobster boat Ray’s Legacy, where the writer joins Captain Evan McDormand and crew to experience the physical demands, teamwork, and rough realities of fishing in the Bay of Fundy.
150 Years of Canada: A Short History on Slavery in Digby County — A history feature examines slavery in Digby and Annapolis counties, arguing that any honest look at Canada’s past must include the lives and labour of enslaved African people who helped build the region.
News From Digby Neck — A major community update highlights the opening of the Schoolhouse Café at Digby Neck Consolidated School, along with new projects from the Digby Neck Collective, including a regional newsletter, summer market, and plans for an August festival at Lake Midway.
Breaking Waves Music & Film Festival 2017 — A feature previews the upcoming Breaking Waves festival in Freeport, describing its mix of musical styles and building excitement for the August event on Long Island.
O Canada! July 1st — The issue’s Canada Day focus ties local celebrations on Long Island and Brier Island to a broader reflection on what Canada means, both through community events and commentary on national identity.
Islands Historical Society News — The museum and archives reopen for the summer in Freeport with new exhibits, returning staff, and an upcoming talk and book signing on the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion and Passchendaele.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes graduation news from ICS, updates from the Legion and local libraries, the Brier Island shoreline sweep, Old Home Weekend schedules, health centre information, community condolences, and everyday summer happenings across Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, and Digby Neck.
