It was 6C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 14C, with periods of rain, today, and remaining around 14C tonight.
Saturday is expected to be 18C, with rain, dropping to 6C, with rain continuing, during the night.
Sunday will be around 9C, with sunshine, and an overnight low around -1C.
A special weather statement is advising a significant amount of rain is expected, and wind warnings may be issued for some areas.
Today’s stories
Nova Scotia Music Week opens doors for performers
Cannabis workers required in Truro
Tatamagouche Brewing Company claims eight Atlantic Canadian Beer Awards
Video: Wizard of Oz pumpkins win Truro Mall contest
Wayward Cats Carnival being held at Truro Mall
Missing Pet
Rosie is a 16-week old standard poodle who is missing from her home in Malagash Station.
Rosie is shy of strangers but loves children, cats, and other dogs.
She was not wearing a collar when she went missing from her home at 1687 Malagash Road on Oct. 31.
If you see Rosie, please call 902-957-1418.
Tidal bore times:
The tidal bore will be coming in at 8:06 a.m. and 8:31 p.m. today
Saturday: 9:10 a.m. and 9:35 p.m.
Sunday: 10:07 a.m. and 10:34 p.m.
Fuel prices:
Fuel prices went down again overnight.
Gasoline decreased by 3 cents, and is now $1.15.1 per litre.
Diesel is down half a cent, and is $1.30.3 per litre.
Community Calendar
FRIDAY, NOV. 2
Seniors Old-Time Dance
NOV. 2 – Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.
Beanery
NOV. 2 – Brunswick St. Beanery, 2 to 5 p.m. Curbside take-out service at the corner of Brunswick and Wood streets; $8 includes four cups homemade baked beans, loaf brown bread.
Friday Night Supper
NOV. 2 – Debert Legion, 4:30-6 p.m. Roast pork, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults – $10; under-10 – $5. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible.
Mixed Darts
NOV. 2 – Debert Legion, 7:30 p.m. $2 to play/ Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, NOV. 3
Craft/Bake Sale
NOV. 3 – Craft and Bake Sale, St. David’s Hall, Bible Hill, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; various crafted items; jewelry, quilts, woodworking, ornaments, fudge, baked goods, and more. $2 admission.
Dance
NOV. 3 – Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Fall Luncheon and Sale
NOV. 3 – Knox United Church, Brookfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon (Chicken a la King) – $8; sale – no admission. Sponsored by United Church Women.
Under Stage
NOV. 3 – New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society: Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, adapted by Joseph Robinetterie, 7p.m., The Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre, 31 Creamery Road, Tatamagouche, wwwgracejollymore.com .
Breakfast
NOV. 3 – Hunter Breakfast in Londonderry every Saturday during hunting season from 8 to 11 a.m.; includes bacon, ham, eggs, home fries, pancakes, etc., price $10 big; $7 medium; wheelchair assessible.
Cribbage
Nov. 3 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors 21 Palmer Street.
Supper
NOV. 3 – Pot Luck Supper at Salem United Church, River John, 4 – 6 p.m. (or until sold out). Adult $10; child $5; sponsored by the Board of Stewards.
SUNDAY, NOV. 4
Music Jam
NOV. 4 – Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., at Hilden United Church hall. Freewill
offering and 50/50 draw. Coffee, tea cookies available; in support of Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Everyone welcome.
Open Mic
NOV. 4 – Open Mic -2-5 p.m. Warwick Mountain Rec Club.
Ostomy Support
NOV. 4 – Truro Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Douglas Street Recreation Centre. Vanessa from MacQuarries will be there as guest speaker.
Turkey Dinner
NOV. 4 – 4-6 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, Milford Recreation Hall, Milford. Adults $12; under 12- $6; 5-and-under free. Take-outs available. Sponsored by Milford Lantz United Church.
MONDAY, NOV. 5
Meditation
NOV. 5 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. [email protected]
OA Meeting
NOV. 5 – Weekly Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, Truro, 7:30 p.m.
Knit-In
NOV. 5 – 1- 4 p.m. A great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Cards
NOV. 5 – 45's every Monday evening at 7 P.M. at the Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.
TUESDAY, NOV. 6
Retired Teachers Meeting
NOV. 6 – Colchester East Hants Retired Teachers Organization meeting, Truro Fire Hall, 10:30 a.m.
Dance
NOV. 6 – The Goodtime Seniors Club dances are every Tuesday from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion, Brunswick Street. Shared lunch, 50/50, admission $7. New folks welcome.
Al-Anon Meets
NOV. 6 – Truro Al-Anon meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info, call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7
Al-Anon Meeting
NOV. 7 – Cobequid Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday evenings at Douglas St. Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Self-Care Class
NOV. 7 – Lead With Your Heart’s Transformational Self-Care Class with Valerie Hollingsworth. First United Church Memorial Hall, corner of Queen and Lorne streets, 7 p.m. $5 drop-in fee. Everyone welcome.
Butch’s Jam
NOV. 7 – Come join the fun, Horseman's Club starts at 6:30 p.m.
Dance
NOV. 7 – Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
THURSDAY, NOV. 8
Card Party
NOV. 8 – 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.
Breakfast
NOV. 8 – Truro CWC/RSVP Breakfast 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall. Feature: Terry Farrell, Truro Legion. Speaker: Janice Guinan. Music: Connie Stewart. $5. Ladies/Gentlemen welcome. Call 902-897-0884 or 902-895-0136 or [email protected].
Canasta
November 8 – 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. 8 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.
Spiritual Group
NOV. 8 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
FRIDAY, NOV. 9
Old-Time Dance
NOV. 9 – Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.
Coffee House
NOV. 9 – Musical Coffee House, 7 – 9 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro, featuring Chella and Ken Henderson, Ron and Anne Fougere, singing and playing popular songs; snacks, beverages provided. Free will offering.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10
Breakfast
NOV. 10 – Full Country Breakfast, St. Andrews United Church, Elderbank, 7 to 10 a.m.; buffet style breakfast; Adults $10; Children 6-12 $5; 5-and-under free.
Cribbage tournament
NOV. 10 – West St. Andrews Community Hall, $22 per team, 1 p.m. Two 50-50 draws.
Concert
NOV. 10 – An Evening of Country and Gospel Music with Wendell Ross and Harmony Ridge, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McCulloch United church (corner of Harmony and Camden Roads) Light lunch; goodwill offering.
Cribbage
Nov. 10 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors 21 Palmer Street.
Coffee House
NOV. 10 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House at 6:30 p.m. Freedom Rd., Wally Clark, Bruce Jennings, Al & Susan; freewill offering; shared lunch.
SUNDAY, NOV. 11
Remembrance Service
NOV. 11 – Cobequid Veterans Memorial Park in Bass River Remembrance Day service, marking 100 years since end of WWI. Starts 10:45 a.m. Reception follows at local school. Information: Heather at 902-647-2895.
Remembrance Day Supper
NOV. 11 – Debert Legion. Roast beef, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. $10; 10-under – $5. Please be seated by 4:15 p.m.
Supper
NOV. 11 – Roast pork supper, Four Points Rec Centre, Latties Brook, Rte 236, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; children $6.
Remembrance Service
NOV. 11 – Colchester Branch 26 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. Form up for anyone in the parade will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Fire Hall on Young St. Roast Beef available at the Legion at 1 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.
Day
NOV. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be open for viewing. Free admission, all welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
