It was 2C at 6:30 a.m. and it’s expected to drop during the day, with a temperature of -8C this afternoon, and a chance of flurries. With the wind chill, it will feel like -19C.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be -1C, with sunshine, and an overnight low of -9C.
Today’s stories
Maritime Marionettes bringing ‘The Nativity Story’ to Truro
Food drive being held in Truro
Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre benefit concert taking place at Truro Legion
Car collision, fire temporarily closes East River Road in New Glasgow
Plenty of Pets
This neutered male tabby was found in Kemptown.
If he’s part of your family, call the Colchester SPCA at 902-893-7968.
Tidal Bore Times
The tide will be coming in at 5:11 p.m. today
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
NOV. 14 – Cobequid Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday evenings at Douglas St. Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Butch’s Jam
NOV. 14 – Come join the fun, Horseman's Club starts at 6:30 p.m.
Dance
NOV. 14 – Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Food Drive
Nov.14 - Annual 12-Hour Food Drive, Colchester Food Bank's Annual Food Drive. 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Victoria Square on Commercial Street.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15
PROBUS Meeting
NOV. 15 – PROBUS Club meets at Truro Fire Hall, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Keith Drover, Master Mariner. Guests welcome. PROBUS is a club of active retirees who enjoy guest speakers and activity groups.
Chase the Ace
NOV. 15 – Debert Legion Tri Service Chase the Ace draw, 8:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets – $3 each.
Card Party
NOV. 15 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. beginning at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes, light snack.
Canasta
November 15 – 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
NOV. 15 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.
Spiritual Group
NOV. 15 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Support Group
NOV. 15 – Parkinson Canada - Atlantic District Support Group, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Colchester East Hants Public Library, Truro, Burchell MacDougall Study. No cost. Information: Parkinson's Canada - Atlantic District 902-422-3656.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16
Seniors Old-Time Dance
NOV. 16 – Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.
Friday Night Supper
NOV. 16 – Debert Legion, 4:30-6 p.m. Pan-fried haddock, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults – $10; under-10 – $5. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible.
Mixed Darts
Nov. 16 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Turkey Dinner
Nov. 16 – Turkey dinner at Truro Legion, 5 to 7 p.m.; music by Alycia Putnam. $12 or 12-and-under $6.
Friday Pub Night
NOV. 16 – Truro Legion Lounge, 7 to 10 p.m.; Music by Over the Influence; $5 cover; everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, NOV. 17
Tea and Crafts
NOV. 17 – Annual Christmas Salad Tea and Pantry and Craft Sale, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8 for Salad Tea; wheelchair accessible. Sponsored by UCW.
Dance
NOV. 17 – Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Christmas Tea
NOV. 17 – Christmas Tea and Sale at Brunswick Street United Church, 2 - 4 p.m. Freewill offering for the buffet tea. Sale tables include baking, jam baskets, knitting, sewing, candy and floral arrangements.
Cribbage
Nov. 17 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors 21 Palmer Street.
Coffee House
NOV. 17 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 1533 Plain Rd. Debert, Christian Fellowship Centre, 7 p.m.; shared lunch, freewill offering; local talent.
Craft Sale
Nov. 17 – Craft sale at the Middle Stewiacke Rec. Centre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2395 Hwy 289. Lunch available. Admission $2. Proceeds for the Middle Stewiacke Rec. Centre.
Bake Sale
Nov. 17 – Bake Sale, Truro Mall. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 26
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas basket tickets available.
Dance
NOV. 17 – Frank Lowe and Side Kixx, at Royal Canadian Legion, 42 Brunswick Street, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission $8.
Guitar Club
NOV. 17 – Guitar finger-picking club, 2 to 4 p.m.; all styles and skill levels welcome; N.S. Ex grounds, MacMillan Center, 73 Ryland Ave., Bible Hill. Info: 902-305-4272.
Chowder Luncheon
NOV. 17 – Chowder luncheon, Economy Recreation Centre, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $8; children under 12 $4. Fish or Corn Chowder, dessert, tea/coffee; bake table.
SUNDAY, NOV. 18
Jamboree
NOV. 18 – Warwick Mountain Rec Club 6:30-9 p.m., $5 admission, 50/50 draw, door prize, lunch provided. Featuring: Wayne Elliott & Friends; Nick Shaw; John. & Joyce Willems. Last one for 2018.
Breakfast/Brunch
NOV. 18 – Tatamagouche Legion; ham, bacon, eggs, fruit cup, etc. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome; $7 and $4 for 12-and-under; wheelchair accessible; takeouts available.
