It was 22C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 28C (Humidex 36C), with a 60% chance of showers- possibly thundershowers, and a low around 19C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 27C, with a 30% chance of showers – possibly thundershowers, and an overnight low of 14C.
Today’s stories
Truro girl swims the Northumberland Strait
Garnier must serve a minimum of 13.5 years
Truro Air Force vet fuming after vandals trash flagpole
Truro's Brian MacLeod remembered, as memorial tournament tees up this weekend
U18 Truro Bearcats open play Thursday at nationals in Fort McMurray
Truro Home Hardware Bearcats hand Sydney their first loss of season
Plenty of Pets
Bert is a 12-week-old kitten who would really love to get a family of his own.
He is one of several kittens available for adoption through the Colchester SPCA.
Drop by the shelter at 408 Industrial Avenue to meet them, or call 902-893-7968 for more information.
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 4:05 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15
Lunchtime Concert
AUG. 15 – Free Summer Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts in Memorial Hall of First United Church, 12:15 p.m.; bring a lunch; the Hartley Family in Concert.
Dance
AUG. 15 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al-Anon meeting
AUG. 15 – Weekly Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
Card Parties
AUG. 15 – 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. 15 – Butch's Wednesday night jam.
Lead With Your Heart
AUG. 15 – Lead With Your Heart presents guest speaker Liz McKay from Truro's Sexual Assault Centre, 7 p.m., First United Memorial Hall; discussion to follow; all are welcome.
THURSDAY, AUG. 16
Crafts Day
AUG. 16 – 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. 16 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
August 16 – 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. 16 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec Centre; Jackpot; toonie number; specials; and regular games.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17
Quilt Show
AUG. 17-18 – St. David’s Quilt and Hooked Rug Sale, Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. David’s United Church; lower level Blueberry Tea Room; admission $5.
SATURDAY, AUG. 18
Making Soap
AUG. 18-19 – Soap-making workshops at Sutherland Steam Mill Museum. For details or to book a spot contact Guy Rochon at 902-809-7137, or email [email protected].
Supper
AUG. 18 – Malagash Museum Supper, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Malagash Mine Hall, 1926 North Shore Road. Adults $12; under-12, $6; preschoolers free; casseroles, beans, salads, etc. Malagash Museum 902-257-2407.
Pancake Breakfast
AUG. 18 – Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast at Slate Youth Centre 883 Prince Street, Truro 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Pancakes with wild blueberry sauce, sausages, beans.
$8.50 regular/$6.50 small.
Coffee House
AUG. 18 - Gospel Coffee House, at Christian Fellowship Center, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert, 7 p.m.; local talent, free will offering.
90’s Party
AUG 18 – 90’S Party, Debert Legion, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., hosted by DJ Brandon Walsh and Kassandra Victoria Weatherbey; $10 at the door.
Festival Fun
AUG. 18 – Blueberry Festival Fun, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre; pancake breakfast, hiking, biking, motorcycling, bouncy houses, barbecue, and music by Chelsea Atkinson. $5 entry; food extra.
Queen of Hearts
AUG. 18 – Tatmagouche Legion and North Shore Rec Centre, Queen of Hearts draw, 2 to 4 p.m.; held at the Legion; jackpot appro. $8,300. with 12 cards remaining; everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, AUG. 19
Jamboree
AUG. 19 – Jamboree, Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 554Warwick Mountain Road 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Featuring Wayne Elliott and. Friends; Beth Terry Family; Bob Adshade; admission $5; lunch provided.
Chicken Barbecue
AUG. 19 –River John Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ, noon until sold out; $12 Large (1/2 Chicken); $9 Small (1/4 Chicken).
