It was 17C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 29C.with showers- possibly thundershowers, and a low around 10C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 22C, with a mix of sun and cloud, and an overnight low of 13C.
Looking ahead to the weekend, temperature are expected to be around 19C, with sun and cloud.
Today’s stories
PEI nurse ready for heavy events at Colchester Highland Games
Trump sculpture on display in Truro
Local engineer Browning to be honoured by provincial association
Plenty of Pets
R2 D2 is a six-month-old neutered male who is ready for a loving home.
For more information on this boy, or other felines waiting to be adopted, contact Wayward Cats at waywardcatssociety@gmail.com or 902-957-8677.
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 9:35 a.m. and 9:56 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6
Auction 45
SEPT. 6 – Auction 45 Card party Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David's United Church. $5 charge; cash prizes and a light snack.
Breakfast
SEPT. 6 – R.T.O. Bye-to-the-Bells Breakfast, 9 a.m., Best Western Glengarry, Truro; for retired teachers, spouses and guests only; must pre-register: 902-897-4117.
Bingo
SEPT. 6 – Bingo every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Spiritual Group
SEPT. 6 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
SEPT. 6 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; learn the game; $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro; all players welcome.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7
Darts
SEPT. 7 – Weekly dart league starts, Debert Legion; everyone welcome, 7:30 p.m.; $2 per night.
Dance
SEPT. 7 –Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Senior Citizens Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Chair Yoga
SEPT. 7 – Chair Yoga, Fridays at 10 a.m., First United Church; everyone welcome.
Liberals Meet
SEPT. 7 – Colchester North Liberal Association annual general meeting, The Peg Building at Masstown Market, 7 p.m.; join Karen Casey and guest speaker Laurie Jennings on success of Masstown Market; light refreshments; everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8
Cribbage
SEPT. 8 – Crib Tournament, West St. Andrews Community Hall; $22 team; 1 p.m.; two 50/50 draws.
Fall Plant Sale
SEPT. 8 – Friends of the Garden fall plant sale, 9-11 a.m., Dalhousie/Agricultural Campus, River Road, Bible Hill.
Christmas in September
SEPT. 8–9 – Friends of the Garden Christmas in September Sale; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days; Dalhousie/Agricultural Campus, 35 Rock Garden Road, Bible Hill.
Crib
SEPT. 8 – Crib every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Coffee House
SEPT. 8 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 6:30 p.m.; Freedom Road, Shirley Teasdale, Harry Brooks; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
Queen of Hearts
SEPT. 8 – Tatmagouche Legion and North Shore Rec Centre, Queen of Hearts draw, 2 to 4 p.m. Held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $10,000, with nine cards remaining. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9
Gospel Concert
SEPT. 9 – Gospel concert featuring Wayne Elliott and Friends, 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow; freewill offering for church purposes; Information: 902-893-2132.
Jam Session
SEPT. 9 – Jam session, Hilden United Church Hall, 2 to 4 p.m.; freewill offering and 50/50 draw; coffee, tea and homemade cookies available; in support of the ALS Society; everyone welcome.
