HELP NEEDED! Cooks. Apply within or Email Us

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:

August 1 - Neil Pearlman and Katie McNally
August 8 - Shelly Campbell and Allan Dewar
August 15 - Buddy MacDonald
August 22 - Stephanie MacDonald and Susan MacLean

Upcoming summer shows at the pub! tickets available at thefrolic.ca

Wednesday July 1 - Maggie's Wake
Wednesday July 15 - Pretty Archie
Tuesday July 21 and Wednesday July 22 - The Town Heroes
Wednesday August 5 - The Turnbull Brothers
Wednesday August 12 - Dave Sampson
Wednesday August 19 - Folk’n Blues Song Circle hosted by Charlie A’Court
Wednesday August 26 - J.P. Cormier
Friday October 2 - True Mountain Laurel <————————NEW SHOW
Saturday November 7 - Hawksley Workman

Kitchen help needed. Apply within or Email Us

Now open 7 days/week! 4-9pm kitchen hours. Bar till late. Breakfast daily 8-10am

Open for Dine In service & Take Out Daily 4-9pm

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.

Mickeepers Entertainment Presents:
Noises on the Narrows!
Sat. Aug. 22 - Noon til' Late - Two stages - Admission by Donation
12pm - 1pm: Youth Talent Hour on the Wheelhouse Stage

Featured artists throughout the day will include:
- Curtis Matheson
- Jubilee
- John Burn
- Steve Sheppard
- Mike Fagan & the Fault Lines
- Cailean MacLean + Guests
- Vayda Rae
- Mae Rivers
- Shayne Heavenor
- Liv Taylor
- Wam-Pum
- Erin & Brian
- Jerrett Roberts
- Noises in the Attic
- Mason McMullin

Local vendors will be on site as well as food tent offerings from Cooper's Pond Smokehouse.
Bring a chair and enjoy the day! Everyone welcome!

The Annual Fundraiser Lottery Draw is back for 2026
1st Prize: Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor (provided by Keltic Kubota)
2nd Prize: Grass Trimmer and Leaf Blower with Battery & Charger (provided by Russell Hawkins Automotive Supply)
3rd Prize: Custom Handcrafted Wooden Bench (provided by Michael MacLellan)

Get your tickets at the Wheelhouse Cafe and other pop-up events ($5 ea.)
Draw Date: August 30 during our Sunday Funday outdoor concert.
All proceeds to support the Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society

Join us every Sunday afternoon for free live music, great food and cold drinks!
Upcoming Music:
Aug. 16: R.G. Schaller
Aug 30: Ian MacDougall
Sept. 6: Bethany June

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12-7pm. (closed Mon. & Tues)
Check out our new menu for 2026 Click Here

Showers, laundry and public washrooms are now open for the season!

Every Friday in July & August (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, 28)
10 am to 12 pm
For children aged 5-10. Free admission!

Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games while exploring our beautiful outdoor living history site.

Every Wednesday in July and August (July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26)
10 am to 4 pm
For ages 8-12 only. $45 per child. You must call (902) 725-2272 to reserve your child's spot by 12:00pm Monday.

Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, song and includes lunch in one of our period buildings. Costumes are provided.

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village is now open for the season until October 17, 2026 from 10AM - 4:30PM daily. Please phone (902) 725-2272 for more information or visit http://highlandvillage.novascotia.ca/

The Iona Port Cafe will be closed August 16th to August 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Iona Port Cafe is open daily from 9 to 4. Come visit, have a snack or a cold treat while enjoying the view. Remember to pick up your loyalty coffee/tea card. Gift certificates are also available.

Àros na Mara Discovery Centre.is open daily from 10 to 4. Explore, Discover and Learn- touch a starfish, see some lobsters, a jellyfish and much more. Something for all ages to enjoy. Admission by donation. Visit our facebook page and www.arosnamara.ca

2nd Annual Kite Festival, on Sunday, August 2nd, 11-2 at the Port of Iona..Rain or Shine. All ages welcome. Some kites will be available to build, games, and crafts.. Chance to win a prize. For food and drinks the Iona Port Cafe will be open and there will be a barbecue. The Àros na Mara Discovery Centre will be open.

August 11 - Suas Leis a Ghaidlig "Up with the Gaelic"

Settle in for an evening of lively music as we welcome Christmas Island's pipers Aidan and Cameron MacNeil, fiddler Shelly Campbell, pianist Allan Dewar, fiddler/dancer Maya MacLeod and our Bean an Taighe, Stephanie Conn. Doors open at 7:00PM.

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

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

Saturday September 5th at the Christmas Island Fire Hall

Exhibitors set up 8:00-9:00 am

Flea Market - for more information please call Kevin at 903-322-4683 to book your spot. Set up for flea market vendors - 8:30-9:00 am

Cape Breton Antique Car Show starting mid-morning

Donna’s Baked Goods and Preserves - mid-morning

Raffles for local prizes, with lunch available - hot dogs, smokies, chilli and a bun, corn on the cob, and cold drinks

50/50 Draw

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!