Come test your wits & win prizes! 3 Rounds – 12 general knowledge questions each round. Play solo, or form a team. Funniest team name gets showered with accolades. Hosted by your man – Ruarí Aonghas Lonce Murphy, every Thursday Night 8PM

Upcoming music at the pub:

May 3 - Taigh Sgoile Fundraiser/Jamboree Ceilidh featuring Kenneth MacKenzie, Shelly and Allan, Andrea Beaton and more
May 10 - Donna DeWolfe
May 17 - Doug Lamey and Colin MacDonald
May 24 - no ceilidh this week
May 30 - Aaron MacDonald

Open for Dine In service & Take Out Thursdays to Sundays 4-9pm

Please call 1-844-733-4662 or visit thefrolic.ca to order anytime during open hours

Upcoming events at the Frolic and Folk Pub

All tickets available at thefrolic.ca

NSLC Agency Store with Beer, wine, spirits and coolers. Everyday convenience items, confections, tobacco and lottery are also available. Phone number is (902) 725-2000
Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm.
Friday & Saturday 10am-8pm.

Jill's Chocolates are available at the Little Dipper in Iona.
Online orders at www.jillschocolates.com can be picked up at the Dipper as well. Furthermore, there is free shipping on orders over $70 in Nova Scotia.

Thanks to the amazing feedback from our recent community survey, we’re thrilled to share that Bryan Picard and Alicia Lake from Bite House are helping us reimagine the Wheelhouse Cafe this summer!

You can look forward to a refreshed interior and a vibrant new menu focused on simple, and delicious meals inspired by our view of the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. Even better - we’re extending our season! We’ll be opening in early June and staying open into September, so you can enjoy those lakeside views even longer.

💼 We’re also hiring! If you’re passionate about food, community, and spending your days by the water, this is the perfect time to join our team and help bring this exciting new chapter to life.
🌱 No experience? No problem. Training will be provided! If you’re dependable, eager to learn, and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you.

Now Hiring: • Assistant Manager (student position) • Servers • Cooks/Kitchen Staff
Further information can be found on our website: Click Here

Send inquiries or your resume to JoslynDicks@gmail.com or GNWDS@hotmail.com

Stay tuned for more updates! We can’t wait to welcome you back!

The 5hr program (12-5pm) features the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) .-Zone 8 Team. They will be performing on water practise exercises, and providing information about the CCGA and recruiting information.
GNWDS will be reaching out to other Safety organizations in the area to join the program. If you represent an organization and are interested in participating in the days activities be sure to reach out to a GNWDS representative. This is intended to be a educational and family fun event at the Grand Narrows beach and waterfront.
Stay tuned for further details as the day program gets developed.

We are still accepting refundable recyclables here at the school. If you are dropping off Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 - 3 please leave them in the two small wooden boxes beside the shed at the top of the bus loop. If you are dropping off on weekends or after school hours, you can drive down to the garage and place the bags or boxes in the new shed beside the garage. We would like everyone to know that we are very appreciative of any and all donations of refundables. Thanks for your continued support of our school.

Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc. is now accepting resumes for the following positions:

Marketing Co-ordinator - $15.70/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Marina Worker - $15.70/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Applicants must be between the ages of 15-30 inclusive. Students/non-students may apply. Resumes can be emailed to ccbcvi@gmail.com Deadline for applications is May 2nd, 2025.

Chair Yoga Time: 10am-11am. Mat Yoga Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket and water. If you don't have a mat, don't sweat, there will be a few available for use. All welcome. Free! Instructor: Kristina Rose. For further information email: Kristina Rose at: kristinarose444@hotmail.com. If school is cancelled at Rankin School of the Narrows the class will be cancelled for the day. Sponsored by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and Victoria County Community Health Board.

9th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival will be celebrated during the week of June 1st to June 8th, while we celebrate Ocean Week Canada.

We will celebrate International Trails Day on Saturday June 7th. Àros na Mara World Oceans Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8th.

Àros na Mara (is Gaelic for House of the Sea). Our festival is a family fun event with ocean themed interactive displays, historical information, music, food and other activities.

The theme for the festival is: “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us”. Stay tuned, further updates to follow – check www.centralcapebreton.com. http://www.arosnamara.ca

http://www.experienceiona.ca

Yoga classes change in days and times.

Thursday will be chair yoga at 10am.

Tuesday will be mat yoga at 6pm.

Seniors Social Gathering – Ages 55 and up – starting up on Wednesday, January 8th at the St. Columba Church Centre, Iona, 11am to 1pm. Enjoy a free light lunch with tea and coffee provided. Come out to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Card and board games will be available for use. Learn about your community, listen to a presentation or visit with a friend. We ask that you please not wear scented products. If school is cancelled at Rankin School of the Narrows the gathering will be cancelled for the day. Thank you for your understanding. Hosted by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and New Horizon for Seniors Program

March 26th – Social cancelled this week. See you next Wednesday

Pickleball is starting up at Rankin School of the Narrows on Monday, Nov. 4th Time: 6 to 7:45.

See dates below:

Nov. 4th, 18th, 25th . Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th

Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th ,Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th

Mar. 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st .Apr. 7th, 14th, 28th

May 5th, 12th, 26th , and June 2nd

For further information please contact: Christopher Woodford, Recreation and Physical Activity Coordinator Municipality of Victoria County, P: (902) 294-0063, christopher.woodford@victoriacounty.ca

Summer Employment Opportunity

Are you interested in a SUMMER JOB and are a student who is in high school or a post secondary program? If so, consider working at the Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department this upcoming summer. We are looking for a student to aid in the maintenance and upgrade of our facilities and surrounding areas as well as assisting our amazing volunteers in day to day tasks and preparation for summer events. You will be required to interact with people in the community and will have a variety of tasks that will have you working both in and out of the building sites.

Hours are flexible as long as you meet a weekly minimum of 35 hours and you will be paid $15.70/hour. The position is for 8 weeks and will be starting at the end of June/beginning of July depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Submit your resume and any questions you may have via messenger to our Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department facebook page and we will have someone contact you as soon as possible.

Boisdale Volunteer Fire Station & Hall

8 weeks starting end of June/beginning of July

$15.20/hour (minimum of 35 hours/week)

Flexible hours

Good Afternoon! It is that time again! The Boisdale Fire Hall is presenting its Annual Pancake Breakfast 2025, with its very best Highland Gold Maple Syrup brewed right here in the Hills of Boisdale.

PLUS a flea market in the “Fire Hall Bay”!

Who: Boisdale Firehall
What: Highland Gold Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market
(Pancakes, Sausages, Baked Beans, Maple Syrup, Toast, Biscuits, Juice
Tea & Coffee).
Gluten Free Options Available (Pre-Order for GF is appreciated)
$15.00 Adults, $7.00 Children

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9am - 12pm
Where: Boisdale Community Firehall, Hwy 223
Why: In support of Boisdale Firehall
(Flea Market proceeds for St. Andrew’s Cemetery fund)
(All kinds of treasurers and Even Split tickets)

“Eat In or Take Out”

Contact: Peggy 902-304-6787 or Leah 902-577-8373

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open