It was -12C (wind chill -15C) at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high will be around -5C, with clouds, and snow beginning tonight.
Ten to 15 cms of snow are expected to be followed by rain later on Wednesday. The temperature will drop down below freezing again Wednesday night, resulting in many icy areas.
Today’s stories
People encouraged to register for Truro's Coldest Night walk
Moonlight hike being held in Bible Hill
Missing Pet
Sammy is an eight-year-old cat who is missing from his home in Bible Hill.
He was wearing a red collar with a reflective strip when he went missing from the Brookside Road area on Jan. 1.
If you see Sammy, please help him get home by calling Amy at 902-896-6211or 902-890-7959.
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 1:48 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, JAN. 8
Dance
JAN. 8 – Goodtime Seniors’ Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; live band; shared lunch, 50/50; admission $7. Royal Canadian Legion Brunswick Street, Truro.
Al-Anon
JAN. 8 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Pickle Ball
JAN. 8 – Advanced Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Yoga
JAN. 8 – Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4. Contact Andrew at 902-986-1429.
Guild Meeting
JAN. 8 – Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7 p.m., Truro Fire Hall community room.
Member Program: Creative Finishing; Innovative ways to finish creations; meeting open to guests, potential new members.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
Al Anon
JAN. 9 – Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Dance
JAN. 9 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Card Party
JAN. 9 – First night of weekly card parties, 7 p.m.; $3 fee, 50/50, highest in ladies and gents; special prize and an award given weekly.
SCANS Information
JAN. 9 – SCANS information session, 10 a.m. to noon; meet this winter’s instructors, Douglas Street Rec. Centre, 40 Douglas St., Truro; three new courses; see www.theSCANS.org or call 902-444-7588.
Butch’s Jam
JAN. 9 – Butch’s Jam, every Wednesday night, Horseman's Club 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Ukulele Group
JAN. 9 – Shubenacadie United Church Ukulele group, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Shubie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2; doors open 1:15 p.m. for new students; main session 2 p.m.
Walk ‘n’ Talk
JAN. 9 – Walk ‘n’ Talk is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4.
THURSDAY, JAN. 10
Bingo
JAN. 10 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street. Everyone welcome.
Spiritual Group
JAN. 10 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
JAN. 10 – Auction 45 Card party, Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David’s United Church. $5 charge, cash prizes, light snack.
Canasta
JAN. 10 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
FRIDAY, JAN. 11
Supper
JAN. 11 – Debert Legion Friday Night Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Pan Fried Haddock, vegetables, dessert. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Dance
JAN. 11 – Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Pub Night
JAN. 11 – Friday Pub Night, Truro Legion Lounge, 7 to 10 p.m.; music by Over the Influence; $5 cover; cash bar; everyone welcome.
Chair Yoga
JAN. 11 – Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
If you’re wondering where the plows are, check out the Nova Scotia Plow Tracker website.
