There’s a heat warning in effect for today.
It was 13C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 29C (Humidex 36C), with sunshine, and a low around 20C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 29C again, with sunshine and an overnight low of 22C.
Today’s stories
Concerns continue to be raised over Colchester County's proposed kennel bylaw
Clifton girl gains knowledge and confidence through 4-H
Plenty of Pets
Sammy is a two-year-old neutered male. He is one of several cats and kitten available for adoption through the Colchester SPCA.
To see the animals, drop by the shelter on Industrial Avenue.
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 2:27 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, AUG. 28
Tea and Cheesecake
AUG. 28 – Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 20 Arthur St., is serving tea and cheesecake every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. during the summer. Admission is $5.
Al-Anon
AUG. 28 – Truro Al-Anon meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m. at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29
Lunchtime Concert
AUG. 29 – Free Summer Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts in Memorial Hall of First United Church, 12:15 p.m.; bring a lunch; Rhythm and Ukes.
Dance
AUG. 29 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al-Anon meeting
AUG. 29 – Weekly Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
Card Parties
AUG. 29 – Card parties, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Warwick Mountain rec Club; $3 admission; 50/50; shared lunch; travelling prize; highest in men and women.
Music Jam
AUG. 29 – Butch's Wednesday night jam.
THURSDAY, AUG. 30
Crafts Day
AUG. 30 – Little White Schoolhouse Museum is holding crafts Thursdays, 2 p.m. during the summer, at 20 Arthur St.; admission by donation; children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Spiritual Group
AUG. 30 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
August 30 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Bingo
AUG. 30 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec Centre; Jackpot; toonie number; specials; and regular games.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1
Church Supper
SEPT. 1 – Cold cuts/meatballs/salads/baked beans, 4 to 6 p.m. (or until sold out) at Sedgwick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Tatamagouche. Adults $12; children (under-12) $5. Proceeds for church purposes.
Crib
SEPT. 1 –Crib every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
