The Truro Daily News: Local News

Politicians battle into the homestretch

Sherry Martell — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

TRURO – While touring the Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley riding during the past few weeks, federal byelection NDP candidate Mark Austin says he has learned a lot.

Senior musicians play just for the fun of it: Cobequid New Horizons Band preparing for first concert

Monique Chiasson — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

TRURO – An announcement is made that the seniors have their first concert date booked and laughter erupts throughout the room.

H1N1 symptoms take hold in a hurry

Harry Sullivan — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

TRURO – Feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck?
Chances are, you have contracted the H1N1 virus, considering that is one of the primary symptoms of the only flu strain that has so far been identified in the province this fall.

Pilot project being set up for garbage collection in cottage country

Harry Sullivan — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

TRURO – Colchester County is embarking on a pilot project in an effort to improve its garbage collection in cottage areas.

Truro teen missing

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

TRURO – Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a Truro teenager.
Nicholas Sine, 19, a student of the Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus, was reported missing to Truro police Wednesday night.

Lower Onslow church meeting

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:50:00 GMT

LOWER ONSLOW – A public meeting will be held next week to discuss the future use of the Lower Onslow United Church.