TRURO, N.S. — There’s a winter storm warning in effect and people are advised to postpone non-essential travel. Visibility will be reduced to near zero at times in heavy and blowing snow and roads surfaces will be slippery.
It was -7C at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high is expected to be -2C, with snow and ice pellets, and freezing rain in the afternoon. The forecast calls for 15-25 cm of snow and ice pellets. The overnight low will be around -8C, with flurries.
Tomorrow’s high will be around -3C, with a 30% chance of flurries, and an overnight low of -15C.
Today’s stories
Schools are closed in Colchester County
Waste collection rescheduled for areas of Colchester County
Dal AC offering summer camps in Bible Hill
Plenty of Pets
Buttons is a friendly two-year-old boy who is ready for his forever home.
If you’d like to meet Buttons, stop by the Colchester SPCA shelter at 408 Industrial Ave.
Call 902-893-7968 if you have questions about the cats and dogs waiting to be adopted.
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 6:27 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13
Dance
FEB. 13 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
FEB. 13 – Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Card Party
FEB. 13 – Card party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; $3 admission; 50/50, door prize, shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
FEB. 13 – Butch’s Jam at the Horseman's Club, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Coffee Party
FEB. 13 – Valentine Coffee Party, Trinity United Church, corner of Onslow Road/Meeting House Road, Upper Onslow, 10 a.m., admission $8; sponsored by Margaret Jean Lacey UCW Unit. Chairlift accessible.
Toastmasters
FEB. 13 – Speakeasy Toastmasters; learn about leadership and communication skills as well as a place to practise, Truro Library, noon to 1 p.m.; special guests district executive and club coach; everyone welcome.
Basic Amateur Radio Course
FEB. 13 – Basic Amateur Radio Course by the Truro Amateur Radio Club starting Feb. 13. For more info www.truroamateurradioclub.ca or email Dave Hull at [email protected]
Dance Classes
FEB. 13 – Free Ceilidh Dance Classes, Bible Hill Village Hall, 7 p.m., weekly until March 13; layered comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes; suitable for all. Info: www.colchesterhighlandgames.com/ceilidh
THURSDAY, FEB. 14
Spiritual Group
FEB. 14 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
Chair Yoga
FEB. 14 – Chair Yoga, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 10 to 11 a.m., Church Hall, $5; everyone welcome. Information: 902-897-4553.
Card Party
FEB. 14 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday at 1 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church. $5 charge; cash prizes; light snack.
Bingo
FEB. 14 – Bingo at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
FRIDAY, FEB. 15
Dance
FEB. 15 – 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.
Valentine Shindig
FEB. 15 – Valentine Shindig, Truro Heights United Baptist Church, Truro Heights Road
5:30 p.m.: Pot Blessing Supper - Bring Your Favourite Dish; 6:30 p.m.: skits, jokes, funny stories, music; all are welcome.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16
Guitar Club
FEB. 16 – Fingerpicking Guitar Club, gathering has moved to Douglas Street Recreation Centre,
Truro. Information: Mike 902-305-4272.
Valentine’s Extravaganza
Feb. 16 – Valentine’s Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m. Knox Church Hall, #53 Highway 289, Brookfield. Entertainment, silent auction, door prizes; all-you-can-eat-dessert. Advance tickets only $20. Call Kaye: 902-673-2356.
Pancake Breakfast
FEB. 16 – Pancake Breakfasts every Saturday in February at Slate Youth Centre, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $8.50 regular; $6.50 small. Pancakes, sausages, beans, beverage. Proceeds to Dominican Republic Service Project team.
Coffee House
FEB. 16 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Centre,1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; shared lunch; freewill offering.
Walk
FEB. 16 – 5/10k 1A 10 a.m., Truro Permanent Walk, at Goodlife Fitness, 13 Queen St., Truro. Contact: Heather McLeod 902-895-2592.
Cribbage
FEB. 16 – Crib at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17
Hike
FEB. 17 – Hike Nova Scotia, Nine Mile River Trails Association guided hike on the Nine Mile River Trails in Enfield, noon. Pre-register at [email protected].; win a trail prize. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca .
Bluegrass Concert
FEB. 17 – Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, at 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, 12430 Hwy 224. Information: 902-384-2520; lunch provided; admission by free will offering; wheelchair accessible.
Ice cream Social
FEB. 17 – Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Enjoy cake and homemade ice cream. 2 - 4 p.m. Five Islands Fire Hall. $5 adults; $2 under-12; sponsored by Fire Islands Fire Brigade.
MONDAY, FEB. 18
Book Reading
FEB. 18 – Foxfyre - A Book Reading in Two Parts by author Sion Irwin-Childs; Part 1: Colchester Historeum, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Part 2 on Feb. 19.
Overeaters Anonymous
FEB. 18 – Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, phone 902-843-5678.
Chair Yoga
FEB. 18 – Senior Chair Yoga, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Meditation
FEB. 18 – Every Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation [email protected]
Taoist Tai Chi
FEB. 18 –Open House to try out Taoist Tai Chi, a “moving meditation” that benefits mind, body and spirit, 6:30 p.m., 910 Prince St. Call 893-8500 to register. www.taoist.org
Cards
FEB. 18 – Play 45’s at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. at a new time, Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
