Breaking Waves Festival Returns to the Islands — After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Breaking Waves Festival returned to Freeport in a scaled-down format. The popular celebration of music, art, and ocean culture drew a full crowd within public health limits, with live music, food, and community activities bringing people together again.
Interview with Digby–Annapolis MLA Jill Balser — In a wide-ranging interview, the newly elected MLA discusses priorities for the region, including improving rural health care access, strengthening communication with communities on Digby Neck and the Islands, and addressing local concerns such as ambulance service and clinic access.
Brier Island Wildlife Rescue: A Young Conservationist Steps Up — A feature profile highlights the creation of Brier Island Wildlife Rescue by a local student and his friends, who work together to capture injured seabirds and wildlife and transport them to rehabilitation facilities such as Hope for Wildlife.
The Long Island Golf Club: A Forgotten Piece of Local History — An IslandsHistory feature tells the story of the six-hole Long Island Golf Club established in Tiverton in the 1960s, built largely through the vision and hard work of local residents who wanted young people on the Islands to have access to the sport.
Tidal Energy Project Update for Petit Passage — Developers provide an update on the tidal energy project in Petit Passage, including seabed surveys, environmental monitoring equipment, and construction work near the East Ferry wharf to prepare for future turbine installation.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes local stories and updates, from school reopening at Islands Consolidated School and community concerts to volunteer projects, museum activities, and celebrations of life across the Islands.
