Digby & Area Community Health Board

06/15/2026

Are you interested in helping to shape the direction of programs and services in the community? Join a committee, this is a great way to get involved!

Request for applications to serve on the following committees:
➡️Digby Town & Municipal Housing Corp (Tideview)
➡️Heritage Advisory Committee
➡️Senior Safety Committee

Applications are invited from interested residents of the Municipality of the District of Digby to serve on these committees.

The term of appointment will be for 2 years.

The application form can be found online: https://digbymun.ca/join-a-committee.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX3eFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHSzlNbDlkaG42RjhEOXRtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHno58uQCrBMt6F0CIxNU6_Pin0xNZ26huvNYjkFXZKsYh7-4KAmaw710o2gO_aem_1wt1K-ZcyDhBxOHQ3iSBcw

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

The Summer Reading Club starts today!

The Summer Reading Club is an annual reading challenge for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme is “Dive In!” and focuses on oceans, rivers, and underwater life. The club runs from June 13 to August 22, 2026. Our prize draws will take place in early September.

Children who register between June 13 and 27 are entered into our early bird draw for museum passes! To get started, visit your local library branch and ask our staff to sign you up!

To learn more check out the Summer Reading Club page on our website!
https://westerncounties.ca/summer-reading-club-2026/

Thank you to our sponsors:
White Perkins
Whitehots
Wilson’s Home Hardware
Municipality of Shelburne
Nova Scotia Museum
Digby Area Recreation Commission
Mariners on Main
The Shanty Café
The Emerald Light

Le Club de lecture d’été commence aujourd’hui!

Joignez-vous au Club de lecture d’été 2026! Ce programme est ouvert à tout le monde, peu importe votre âge ou votre niveau de lecture.
Cette année, le thème est « Plongez dans le monde! ». Vous découvrirez les océans, les rivières et la vie sous l’eau.

Dates du programme :
Du 13 juin au 22 août 2026
Le tirage des prix aura lieu au début de septembre

Prix spéciaux pour les enfants!
Les enfants qui s’inscrivent entre le 13 et le 27 juin seront inscrits à un tirage spécial pour gagner des laissez-passer de musée.

Comment s’inscrire :
Visitez votre bibliothèque municipale et demandez à un membre du personnel de vous inscrire.
Pour en savoir plus :
https://westerncounties.ca/summer-reading-club-2026/
Bonne lecture et bon été!

Merci à nos commanditaires :
White Perkins
Whitehots
Wilson’s Home Hardware
Municipalité de Shelburne
Musée de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Commission des loisirs de la région de Digby
Mariners on Main
The Shanty Café
The Emerald Light

06/15/2026

Sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Ba9Yg9gLPDyHkoGqukOKdJQTe_IfslaZ6amv40Wua1Gk6w/viewform by Tuesday, June 16th, to register for the session, and you will be sent the Zoom link.

06/15/2026

☀️🎉 KICK OFF SUMMER WITH US! 🎉☀️

Join Digby Area Recreation on Saturday, June 20th from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 27 Shreve Street for an afternoon packed with family fun!

🌈 Face Painting
🎈 Bouncy Castles
🫧 Bubble Tent
🔮 Fortune Teller
🎯 Laser Tag
🌿 Giant Lawn Games

Admission is by free-will offering at the door, so bring your friends, family, and your summer spirit!

📍 27 Shreve Street, Digby
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let's kick off summer together! ☀️😎

06/15/2026

With Aquafit, you’ll have the added benefits of the water’s resistance and extra support for your muscles and joints while working out, whether you are just starting out or looking to add some variety to your exercise routine.

Starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

The FIFA World Cup brings excitement, community, and unforgettable moments, but it also brings a surge in sports betting ads.

During games, on social media, and through our favourite athletes, gambling is becoming increasingly normalized, especially for young people. When betting is framed as harmless fun, the risks can be easy to miss.

Research suggests exposure to gambling advertising can influence how often people gamble and how much they spend.

Learn more about the mental health and addiction risks of sports betting and how we can start the conversation: https://cmha.ca/more-than-the-score

06/12/2026

Hiking Buddies ‘opening people’s eyes’ to guiding those who are blind and partially sighted through Nova Scotia’s outdoors https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/resources-hiking-trail-news/