Digby Neck and Islands Website Launches — A new website, DigbyNeckAndIslands.ca, is launched to help residents and visitors find information about services, businesses, and community initiatives across Digby Neck, Long Island, and Brier Island. The project was funded through an Awesome Digby Neck grant and is intended to grow as a shared online hub for the region.
Getting to Know Violets — A nature feature explores the many fascinating traits of wild violets that bloom across lawns and woodland edges on Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck each spring. The article explains how violet flowers attract pollinators with “whisker” markings that guide bees to nectar, while later in the season hidden self-fertilizing blooms produce seed capsules that can explosively scatter seeds several feet away.
Community Efforts Continue to Improve Local Harbours — Ongoing work to repair aging harbour infrastructure along Digby Neck highlights the importance of maintaining wharves and breakwaters that support the Bay of Fundy fishing industry. The article explains that millions of dollars are being invested in harbour upgrades while communities wait for further federal funding decisions.
Digby Neck Collective Expands Community Projects — Several Digby Neck Collective initiatives are underway, including community gardens at Digby Neck Consolidated School, a summer farmers market, and workshops and events designed to strengthen local food security and community connections.
Bear Cove Art Trail Seeks Local Artists — Organizers invite artists and residents to contribute sculptures, paintings, and other creative work for a new outdoor Bear Cove Art Trail near Freeport. The project aims to create a unique public art experience along the scenic coastline of Long Island.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue includes updates on local workshops, library programs in Sandy Cove, upcoming yard sales along Highway 217, health centre schedules, and community gatherings and events taking place throughout Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.
