The Fate of the Islands’ Fog Horns — Residents across Long Island and Brier Island raise concerns after the Canadian Coast Guard proposes discontinuing several fog signals in the Bay of Fundy, including Boars Head, Grand Passage, Brier Island, and Peter Island. Community members submit objections, emphasizing the importance of foghorns for fishing safety and as a longstanding part of Island life.
Open Letter to Gordon Wilson on Aquaculture Expansion — A coalition of citizens, lobster fishers, small businesses, and community organizations urges Digby–Clare MLA Gordon Wilson to oppose the expansion of open-net pen aquaculture in Southwest Nova Scotia. The letter argues that large-scale salmon farming threatens the coastal economy of Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck through risks such as sea lice, pollution from fish waste, impacts on wild salmon and lobster stocks, and potential harm to tourism and existing fisheries.
Coltsfoot: One of the First Signs of Spring — A Plant Ladies feature explores coltsfoot, one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in spring across Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck. The article explains how the bright yellow flowers appear before the plant’s leaves, notes its long history in traditional herbal medicine for coughs and respiratory ailments, and describes how this hardy plant thrives along roadsides and disturbed soils throughout the Bay of Fundy region.
Community Greenhouse Project Planned for Freeport — The Freeport Community Development Association invites residents of Long Island and Digby Neck to participate in a new community greenhouse project near School Street Market, which aims to extend the growing season and provide shared space for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes puzzles and community activities during the early months of the pandemic, Passages subscription updates, and announcements reflecting everyday life and community connections across Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.
