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:

April 18 - Aaron MacDonald
April 25 - Troy MacGillivary
May 2 - Brent Santacona, Hilda Chaisson and Nathan Bishop MacDonald

NOW IN OUR OFF SEASON HOURS:

CLOSED MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 4-9PM, AND SUNDAY 4-8PM
Open for Dine In service & Take Out Thursday to Sunday 4-9pm (8pm Sunday)

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

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.

Stay tuned for 2026 opening dates.

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.

Join us at the Legion in Iona every Monday night for BINGO.
We welcome back our regular players and look forward to seeing new faces at Monday Night Bingo

6:30 - Doors Open
7:30 - Mini-Bingo
7:45 - Regular Games

Jackpot * Regular Jackpot * Toonie Game
All books and cards must be purchased prior to 7:45pm.
Cash only (ATM on site)
Players under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

RCL Branch 124, Iona is accepting applications for a casual bartender.
The applicant must be prepared to work evenings, weekends and for special functions.
Experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Please forward your resume to Lori at lorid6821@gmail.com
Or drop it off at the bar during regular business hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Our weekly Wednesday Legion work parties start back on March 25th at 10am.
These work parties are a good opportunity to tackle small chores and solve world problems .
Anyone willing to help is welcome to join us.

Have you been thinking about joining the Legion? Now is your opportunity.
2026 marks 100 years of The Royal Canadian Legion.
To celebrate: The Legion is offering free membership for the 2026 year.
All first-time members can join at no cost. And will be known as Centenary Members.

Join Grandona Legion Branch 124, at Legion.ca/Join-us.
You can also visit our branch and pick up an application form.
Membership is open to the general public, and individuals do not need to have served in the military to take part.

Note: Free membership does not apply to membership renewals or membership reinstatements for previous members.

Thursday Night Meat Draw, Games Night!
Every Thursday evening
Grandona Legion - Iona

Kitchen Snack for April 23:
Merrin will be making Chicken Bacon Ranch Burgers - $5
Note: No baking table this week.

- Meat raffle tickets will be available for purchase
- Raffle draws at 6pm & 7pm with five chances to win each time
- Prizes available to win may include: Steak, Pork, Ground Beef, Ham & Fish
- Darts, cards and other games available to play between draws

Come check it out!
Bar opens at 5pm
Drop in for a game or hang out and socialize with a cold beverage.
19yrs and over

Monthly general meetings are scheduled for the first Wed. of each month.
All members are welcome to attend.
The next meeting date: Wed., May 6 at 7:30pm.

Current Bar Hours:
Saturday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5-8pm
Friday: 6-11pm

April 17 Chase the Ace Ticket Winner: Stacy MacNeil from Jamesville!
Amount won: $680
Card Picked: Queen of Diamonds

The next Chase the Ace draw will be: April 24
Jackpot: $19,081.50 (plus 30% weekly sales)
Cards in Deck: 16

Chase the Ace Tickets will be on sale from 7:30-8:00pm every Friday at the Legion with draw shortly afterwards.
Tickets are $5 for one coloured ticket or $20 for a book of all four coloured tickets.
Ticket winner will win 20% of weekly sales plus a chance to draw the Ace of Spades to win the growing jackpot.
Participants must be 19yrs or older (bar will be open).
Complete details including "House Rules" can be found on the Legion Website (link above).

Tickets can be purchased during the week until 3pm Friday at:
- The Little Dipper Boutique (at the Iona Heights Inn)

This lottery is in support of:
RCL124 Grandona, Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society and Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc.
Thank you for your support!

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Instructor: Julia MacNeil
Cost: $145

Working from a prepared round base, you will stake up, weave sides, border down and add a handle to create your own beautiful wicker basket. During the basket weaving process, Julia will discuss the history of basketmaking, traditional methods and tools, current practices, growing willow, etc. Come for a fun day of crafting and learning and leave with a useful basket, great for foraging, shopping and much more!

Julia is a local willow basketmaker. Using basketry willows grown on Cape Breton Island, she makes baskets of all shapes and sizes. She is excited to share her craft with others.

Space is limited. To register, please contact jessica.farrell@novascotia.ca before April 17, 2026.

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village will reopen to the public on June 1, 2026. Our administration office is open from 9AM-5PM, Monday - Friday by appointment. Please phone (902) 725-2272.

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

Marketing Co-ordinator - $16.75/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Marina Worker - $16.75/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 15th, 2026.

It's that time of year! Our building and site could use some sprucing up. We would like to invite you to The Port Social on Sunday, April 19th where you will meet new people and help your community. A little bit of your time and ideas would help us tremendously.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Tea and coffee will be on at 10am.

CANCELLED for April 25th. Yoga is continuing on Saturday mornings April 11 to May 1st , 10 am to 11 am

Beginner class, slow movement, guided class.

There will be fruits and veggies this week in Iona. April 23 from 10-12 am

March 14, 21, 28 and April 3 (Weather permitting)

Are you seeking an alternative to stressful interactions? You're invited to participate in chair yoga with Kristina at the Parish Hall in Iona. This event starts at 10am and is complimentary. Please remember to wear comfortable attire and bring a water bottle.

Guided by Kristina Rose 902-302-0444 or email kristinarose444@hotmail.com

There will be a variety of fruit and veggies available for purchase at the St. Columba Parish Hall, Iona.

When: Thursday, April 9

Time: 2-4pm

Price: $1 per pound

For: Central Cape Breton Residents

Bring your own bags

Check: social media and www.centralcapebreton.com for change in dates

Sponsored by: Central Cape Breton Community Ventures and Square Roots

Comunn Féis an Eilein invites you to our AGM on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at the Christmas Island firehall, 7pm Thig uile (come all) and see how you can be a part of our continued growth and success. Memberships are $5 per person and $10 per family.

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 2, 2026
Time: 9am - 12pm
Where: Boisdale Community Firehall, Hwy 223
Why: In support of Boisdale Firehall

“Eat In or Take Out”

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

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNION -- St. Columba Church, Iona.

For parents wishing to have their child (Grade 2 and up) receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion, please contact Josie by email at stcolumba.iona@ns.sympatico.ca or by phoning 902-725-2173. First Communion will be held in late May or early June. Thank you.

St Barra Parish will be hiring one individual for 8 weeks this summer starting on July 2.The position is open to anyone between 15 and 30 years of age. The person hired will be required to mow, trim and maintain the cemetery and church property in Christmas Island. Having some previous experience with the safe operation of mowers and trimmers would be an asset. The job pays $16.75 per hour for 35 hours a week. If you are interested, please forward your resume to Hugh MacKinnon at hlmackinnon2@gmail.com

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH

In an effort to keep our church sustainable to our parishioners for years to come we are looking ahead at work which should be done over the next few years. This beautiful building is one of the most photographic churches on the Island of Cape Breton. Inside or out many, many people are impressed with this work of art.

It has served our community well for years spiritually and for this to continue we must keep attention on the work to keep it in good repair.

Some of the work that may be anticipated over the next number of years may include:

(1) Work on replacing the copper on the steeple to prevent leaks which was temporarily repaired and seems to be holding for now.

(2) Three windows in the front above the doors should be replaced because they are wood and are over 30 plus years old.

(3) Brick work repair.

So in attempt to raise money for this we are asking for support to our Building Fund from parishioners and former parishioners or anyone who would love to see the St. Columba Church remain in the best possible condition for what it was built for - Weekly Mass, Funerals, Administration of the Sacraments, etc.

To make a donation e-transfers can be sent to stcolumba.iona@ns.sympatico.ca Make a note on your transfer that it is for church repairs and/or upkeep. We thanks you in advance for your support of these endeavours.

Visit our website parishesofcentralcapebreton.ca for pictures taken by Neila MacLellan of the interior and exterior of the church. We would like to thank Neila for allowing us to use her beautiful photos.

WINDOWS AT ST.COLUMBA CHURCH-The two wooden windows on the water side of the church will need to be replaced this year at an estimated cost of $2000 per window. As was done with the previous window replacement, any parishioner or friend of the parish who would like to donate a window in memory of a family member or friend can do so by contacting Gregory at 902-295-7843.Thank you for your consideration.

St. BARRA, the first church in Central Cape Breton, is the new salt giving fresh flavor to the manna from heaven, the Word of God. At 10:00 AM every Sunday morning the Word of God, transcribed in the Bible, is read and explained for us today which brings the the past to life in our times. The Lord God says: I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and who is yet to come, the Almighty. ( Rv.1: 8 ) Everyone is welcome to come hear the words of God explained, for us today. When : Sundays at 10:00 AM at St. Barra's Church in Christmas Island.

Bulletins, news and reflections for our family of parishes can be found on our website: www.parishesofcentralcapebreton.ca

The regular meeting of the Boisdale Volunteer Fire Dept. will be held the first Monday of the month at 7pm.All Welcome

In the event of a prolonged power outage EMO will request we open the St. Columba Church Centre as a warming centre for anyone requiring assistance. If you require assistance before the warming centre is open you can call 1.) EMO Coordinator Lyle Donovan 1 (902) 578-1994 2.) Colin MacNeil 1 (902) 371-0598 3.) Gregory MacNeil (902) 295-7843 or any Fire Department Member. Iona Volunteer Fire Department

The St.Barra Preservation & Development Society would like to announce their new Christmas Island Monthly Draw!! Details: Monthly prize = > $500 Tickets => $10 ea (limit 100/month) Draws => 2nd Sunday of each month To purchase or sell tickets, please contact: Anna Burke Email: annaburke1@yahoo.ca Text: 902 622-6007 Betty MacKenzie Email: mcknzbetty@aol.com Text: 902 537-1759 100% of proceeds go towards St. Barra Church (Christmas Island) building maintenance. Thank you, your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!