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October 2026

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Passages October 2026

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Ann’s Legacy: Caring for the Shores She Loved — Scotian Shores honours the late Ann Schweitzer while tackling decades of marine debris along Long Island, with local knowledge, boats and community support helping volunteers reach some of the area’s most difficult shorelines. PASSAGES-OCT26-ONLINE

Brier Island’s Lighthouses Get Some TLC — SAIL2 volunteers return to Brier Island’s historic lights, continuing restoration work at Western Light and cleaning up Northern Light while looking ahead to the next phase at Peters Island.

A New Place to Play on Brier Island — Years of fundraising and grant applications pay off as the Westport Recreation Auxiliary celebrates the grand opening of Brier Island’s new multipurpose court.

Yarrow in the Yard — The Plant Ladies explore one of our most familiar—and remarkably resilient—wildflowers, from its drought tolerance and colourful garden varieties to its history, pollinators and traditional uses.

Community Health & Village Updates — Find October schedules and information from the Islands Health Centre, upcoming village meetings, Tiverton’s new omnibus repeal by-law, and other useful community notices.

Community News & October Events — Catch up on school and library news, fall gatherings, the Women’s Institute finger-puppet drive for the IWK, local meetings, fundraisers and events happening across Long Island, Brier Island and Digby Neck.

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