Islands Consolidated School Launches New Pre-Primary Program — Islands Consolidated School opens a new provincial pre-primary program for four-year-olds, welcoming its first group of students and new early childhood educators. The initiative expands early learning opportunities for families on Long Island and Digby Neck.
Digby Neck Collective Celebrates a Busy Summer Season — A feature looks back at a full summer of activity by the Digby Neck Collective, including the Schoolhouse Café, farmers market workshops, community garden harvests, and fundraising meals supporting local initiatives. The collective also donates $1,000 to Digby Neck Consolidated School from café proceeds.
CBC’s Information Morning Broadcasts from Digby Neck — CBC Radio’s Information Morning visits the Schoolhouse Café to interview residents and highlight life across Digby Neck, Long Island, and Brier Island. The broadcast showcases local tourism, community projects, and the culture of the Bay of Fundy region.
Feeding Birds and Watching Wildlife in Autumn — A seasonal nature column encourages residents across Long Island and Digby Neck to keep bird feeders stocked as autumn arrives and migration begins. The article also shares observations of goldfinches, woodpeckers, pheasants, and other birds seen around local fields and shorelines.
Fall Events and Community Gatherings Across the Islands — The October issue highlights upcoming autumn activities including harvest sales, farmers markets, community suppers, and Halloween events in Freeport, Westport, and Tiverton. With tourism season winding down, the focus shifts back to local gatherings and community celebrations.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — Smaller updates include community fundraisers, seasonal markets, rug-hooking gatherings, volunteer initiatives, and local celebrations that bring residents together across the Islands and Digby Neck throughout the fall season.
