Public washrooms, showers and laundry services are now closed for the season. See you in 2027!

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.

Senior Lunches for local residents on Wednesdays from 11 to 1 at the St. Columba Church Centre.

Enjoy a free light lunch all in a welcoming accessible environment

Thank you to Cassandra Yonder and Diane Russell. Central Cape Breton Community Ventures

Schedule:

Oct. 21st, session at Little Narrows Community Centre - Baddeck Hospital presentation

Oct. 28th - Talk about PTSD at the St. Columba Church Centre.

Nov. 4th - Sea Glass Archaeology presentation at the St. Columba Church Centre.

Nov. 25th - Geocaching presentation at the St. Columba Church Centre.

Dec. 2nd, session at Little Narrows Community Centre - Homecare presentation

The Iona Port Cafe is open Thursday to Sunday, from 10 to 2. Drop by and enjoy the view.

The Àros na Mara Discovery Centre is open every day from 10 to 4. Drop by and explore what is inside.

The Iona Port Cafe is closed for the season. Please watch for special events and some weekend openings. Thank you for your support.

Saturday, November 14th
Friday, November 27th
Saturday, November 28th

Three days of Gàidhlig aig Baile immersion in a home setting in Christmas Island, at an intermediate/advanced level.
- 10:30am - 3:30pm
- $30/day - sign up for one or multiple days
- Instructor: Hannah Krebs
- Snacks and tea provided, bring your own lunch
- Cancellation date in case of weather: November 29th

For more information or to register, please contact: hannah_krebs@yahoo.ca

Mondays beginning November 9th (6 weeks)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Hannah Krebs
Cost: $30 for 6 weeks

Aimed at those with some previous exposure to Gaelic (eg. basic words and phrases), all levels welcome. Classes will be taught using GaB immersion and will be held in a home setting in Christmas Island.

For more information or to register, please contact: hannah_krebs@yahoo.ca

Boisdale Firehall presents 70’s fundraiser Dance

Saturday Nov. 21, 2026

Boisdale Firehall

From - 8-12 pm

Admission - $15 per person

There will be Door Prizes - and 70’s attire encouraged

19 and over

Music By DJ Nelson Scott

Come out and enjoy!

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 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!