It was a mild 8C at 6:30 a.m. but the temperature’s expected to drop during the day and there’s a 60% chance of flurries or showers. Tonight’s low will be around -13C.
Tomorrow’s high will be around -10C, with a 60% chance of flurries, and an overnight low of -12C.
Traffic
Due to flooding, Park St was closed early this morning so expect traffic to be heavier on alternate routes.
Today’s stories
Sobeys offering sensory-friendly shopping at Fundy Trail Centre store in Truro
Potential drowning has happy ending
Woman rescued from river by two Oxford boys out shoveling driveways
Local snowshoers take a brisk stroll in Truro’s Victoria Park
Plenty of Pets
Winnie is missing from her home in Central Onslow.
Winnie is a 13-year-old miniature schnauzer who has reduced hearing and sight. She is friendly, but probably scared.
She went missing, from 12995 Highway 2, Sunday evening.
If you see Winnie, please help her get safely home by calling Benoit at 902-890-6753 or 902-305-4162.
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 11:46 a.m. today.
Community Calendar
MONDAY, JAN. 21
Cards
JAN. 21 – 45's every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street.
Pickle Ball
JAN. 21 – Beginner Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon.
Walk ‘n’ Talk
JAN. 21 – Walk ‘n’ Talk is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4.
Meditation
JAN. 21 – Meditation Connection, every Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22
Meeting
JAN. 22 – Debert Legion general meeting 7:30 p.m. Voting on executive members at this meeting.
Dance
JAN. 22 – 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. 22 – 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. 22 – Advanced Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Yoga
JAN. 22 – Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4. Contact Andrew at 902-986-1429.
Film Group
JAN. 22 – First United Church Memorial Hall, at 10 a.m. – Whales in August; short discussion to follow; everyone welcome.
Meeting
JAN. 22 – Debert Legion general meeting 7:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.
Garden Club
JAN. 22 – Great Village Garden Club, 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. Art Haskins speaking on the American Dahlia Society Convention 2018, Longwood Gardens, Penn. Everyone welcome.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23
Al Anon
JAN. 23 – Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Dance
JAN. 23 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
JAN. 23 – Butch’s Jam, every Wednesday night, Horseman's Club 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Ukulele Group
JAN. 23 – 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.
Bible Study
JAN. 23 – First United Memorial Hall; continuing the study of Paul; everyone welcome.
Card Party
JAN. 23 – Card party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; $3 admission; 50/50, door prize, shared lunch.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24
Bingo
JAN. 24 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street. Everyone welcome.
Spiritual Group
JAN. 24 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
JAN. 24 – 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.
GRANS Meeting
JAN. 24 – Grandparents Rights for Nova Scotia Association, noon to 2 p.m., Sobeys Community Room, Robie Street, Truro. All are welcome.
Public Talk
JAN. 24 – House Names of Truro by Joe Ballard, 7:30 p.m. $5 to attend, free for members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Canasta
JAN. 24 – Learn the game, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Chase the Ace
JAN. 24 – Chase the Ace Draw, Debert Legion 8:15 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales, $3 each. Available at various venues. No need to be present to win.
FRIDAY, JAN. 25
Dance
JAN. 25 – 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.
Chair Yoga
JAN. 25 – Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
Supper
JAN. 25 – Debert Legion Friday Night Supper. Roast pork, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take-outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
Cribbage
JAN. 26 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
Queen of Hearts
JAN. 26 – Tatamagouche Legion, North Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Saturdays
at the Legion. Tickets $2 each sold until Friday; Saturday sales only at Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.
Big Breakfast
JAN. 26 – Big Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m.; open to the public; Airforce Association, 22 Cottage Street, Truro.
Crib Tournament
JAN. 26 – Crib tournament, Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team of two; 1 p.m. start; everyone welcome; wheelchair accessible; canteen services.
Multicultural Night
JAN. 26 – Multicultural Night, Silent Auction and Pub, 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church hall; in support of the Guatemala Outreach Project; advance tickets $15, or $20 at the door. Contact 902-893-4985.
Cribbage
JAN. 26 –Cribbage Tournament, Saturday, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Truro Legion lounge; $22 per team, register on arrival; two 50/50 draws; refreshments available; everyone welcome.
Dart Shoot
JAN. 26 – Annual Fred Seaman Memorial Dart Shoot, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Truro Legion games room; register on arrival, $5 entry fee; refreshments available; everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
Dance
JAN. 27 – Dancing to live music last Sunday of the month, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.; donation at door; shared lunch.
Celebration Service
JAN. 27 – Nazarene Church Celebration Service, 6:30 p.m.; Upshore, Downshore, Notshore, in concert; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
