TRURO, N.S. —
It was 3C at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high is expected to be 7C, with showers or drizzle, and an overnight low of -1C.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 11C, with clearing skies, going down to 4C during the night, with showers.
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Today’s stories
Cultural shift is needed when it comes to sexual abuse say Truro women
Truro woman experienced sexual abuse at the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children
Untreated childhood abuse leads to years of toxic behaviour for Truro woman
Fred Penner helping his four-legged namesake find a new home
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Lost Pet
Sparkey is missing from her home in Central Onslow.
Sparkey and her litter mate were barn kittens who were taken into a home in December. Since then she’s been an indoor kitty.
She’s a tabby with white on her nose and paws and was last seen near Maple Street, in Central Onslow.
If you see this girl, please help her get home by messaging her humans through PawBoost.
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Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 6:07 p.m. today.
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Community Calendar
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Bingo
APRIL 25 – Bingo at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. at 1:30 p.m.
Canasta
APRIL 25 – 1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Card Party
APRIL 25 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall. The event is sponsored by St David's United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes and a light snack.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Coin Show
APRIL 26-27 – Central Nova Coin Club Coin Show. All are welcome. Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., social; 8 p.m. auction; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., coin show. Admission $3, two for $5. Best Western Glengarry, Truro.
Dance
APRIL 26 – Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
Luncheon
APRIL 26 – Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; chili, soups, rolls, etc. Stewiacke Legion. Take out available. Everyone welcome. $10 per person.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Crib
APRIL 27 – Crib at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Cribbage
APRIL 27 – Crib tournament, at Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team of two; 1 p.m. start; everyone welcome and wheelchair accessible. Canteen services.
Flea Market
APRIL 27 – Annual Spring Fling Flea Market, Upper Stewiacke Fire Hall, 1 to 3 p.m.; used clothing, books, kitchen items, jewelry, Christmas items. Admission: $2. Sponsored by PALS Upper Stewiacke.
Tax Help
APRIL 27 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Colchester East Hants Public Library is hosting a free tax preparation clinic for individuals with modest income and a simple tax situation. To book an appointment, call 902-869-4192.
Roast Pork Supper
April 27 – Roast Pork Supper, Economy Recreation Centre 4:30 to 6 p.m.; $12 adults; $6 children under 12. Sponsored by Board of Stewards Economy United Church.
Cribbage
APRIL 27 – Cribbage Tournament, 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the lounge; $22 per team; register on arrival; two 50/50 draws; food and beverage service available; everyone welcome.
Turkey Dinner
APRIL 27 – Turkey dinner at the Truro Legion, 5 to 7 p.m. Music by Alycia Putnam and Family. $12; kids 12-and-under $6. Proceeds to Legion Pipes and Drums Holland Liberation tour.
West Branch
APRIL 27 – Twenty-Sixth Annual Maple Syrup Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Branch Community Hall. Continuous music; pancakes; beans; sausage and sweets; $10 adults; under-12 $5; under-5 free. Hall fundraiser.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Bluegrass Concert
APRIL 28 – Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, 12430 Hwy 224. For information: 902-384-2520. Lunch provided. Admission by free will offering; Wheelchair accessible.
