A major winter storm is expected to strike on Thursday, but today won’t be too bad.

It was -12 C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to remain there today, with a 30% chance of flurries, dropping to -19 C tonight.

Tomorrow’s high is -12 C, with sunshine, and there’s a storm in the forecast for Thursday.

Today’s stories

Recent cold weather causing more people to look for shelter at Truro's Hub House

http://www.trurodaily.com/community/recent-cold-weather-causing-more-people-to-look-for-shelter-at-truros-hub-house-173866/

Hockey pioneer Art Dorrington passes in New Jersey

http://www.trurodaily.com/sports/hockey-pioneer-art-dorrington-passes-in-new-jersey-173864/

Truro artist marking anniversary of the women’s march

http://www.trurodaily.com/living/truro-artist-marking-anniversary-of-the-womens-march-173869/

Truro plumber offers tips to prevent frozen water pipes

http://www.trurodaily.com/living/truro-plumber-offers-tips-to-prevent-frozen-water-pipes-173865/

Cumberland-Colchester MP says riding will benefit from increased visitation

http://www.trurodaily.com/news/cumberland-colchester-mp-says-riding-will-benefit-from-increased-visitation-173867/

Missing Pet

Lucky is missing from his home in Hilden.

He got outside during the evening of Dec. 31 and was last seen around the

Ash Street-Deblyn Avenue area. He's been newly rehomed and isn’t familiar with the area.

If you have any information on where Lucky is please call Pete at 902-305-4479.

Tidal Times

The tidal bore will be coming in at 11:45 a.m. today.