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.

Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Day
Aug. 30, 2025 from Noon until 5pm

The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (GNWDS) and the 7GI Society are partnering to create a landmark initiative centered on Mi’kmaq history and friendship along the Barra Strait. This project is designed to deepen community connections, promote cultural understanding, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Mi’kmaq people. With a targeted completion in 2025, this initiative includes interpretive signage, student engagement, and cultural events that honor the enduring friendship between Mi’kmaq and non-Indigenous communities.

For further info, please visit the GNWDS website Click here.

Join us at the Grand Narrows Waterfront for the 15th Annual Show'n Shine!
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Noon - 4pm
Live Music by: Will's Addiction

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.

Cothrom Cosnaidh | Employment Opportunity
Job Title: Neach-beòthachaidh Dualchais | Heritage Animator/Interpreter
Thig a dh'obair còmhla rinn! Tha cothrom air leth againn dhut!

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum is gearing up for a busy summer season, and we’re looking for enthusiastic seasonal team members to join us! If you’re passionate about history, enjoy working with people, or are simply looking for a rewarding summer job, we have a range of exciting opportunities waiting for you! Full-time, part-time and casual positions available. Please send your CV to jessica.farrell@novascotia.ca

Visit our website to check out these other exciting opportunities (additional opportunities will be listed in the coming days!):

Hospitality Clerk
Visitor Centre Assistant (youth)
Gaelic Cultural Animator (youth)
Heritage Animator-Interpreter (2 student positions)
Animation Content Creator
Community Engagement Intern
Cleasaiche - Gaelic Cultural Intern
L'nu Interpretation Lead

Each Wednesday from April 2 to June 4, 2025 (10 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum
Iona, NS

Join instructors Bradley Murphy, Susan MacLean, Doug Lamey, Kaitlin Lamey and Katherine MacDonald for group piano & guitar accompaniment lessons and fiddle lessons. Students are asked to bring a music stand, pencil, folder/binder and water bottle. $10/class for adults and $5/class for students. Sponsored by Victoria County and Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum

For more information, please contact bradleyTmurphy@gmail.com

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village will be opening for the 2025 visitor season on Sunday, June 1st.

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

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

ST BARRA PARISH- Canada Summer Jobs – 2025 St Barra Parish plans to hire two workers for 8 weeks this summer.

One will look after the mowing and trimming at the church and cemetery in Iona,

The second person will do the same in Christmas Island.

Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age and have some experience with the safe operation of mowing and trimming equipment. The positions run from July 2 to August 26, 35 hours a week at $15.70 per hour.

If you are interested, please forward your resume to Hugh MacKinnon at hlmackinnon2@gmail.com.

Deadline for applications is May 3, 2025.

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

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

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 Alanah Head Email: a_lanahhead@outlook.com Text: 782-777-1044 100% of proceeds go towards St. Barra Church (Christmas Island) building maintenance. Thank you, your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!