It was -1C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 3C, with a 30% chance of flurries, today, going down to -2C tonight.
Saturday is expected to be around 6C, with sun and cloud, dropping to 4C, with rain, during the night.
Sunday will be around 15C, with rain, and an overnight low around 12C.
A special weather statement is advising there could be a significant amount of rain during the weekend.
Today’s stories
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Truro man captures close up video of visiting fox
Plenty of Pets
Nora is a six-year-old German shepherd-husky mix who make a great addition to an active family.
She’s house trained, well behaved in the home, and doesn’t mind being home alone. She’s very smart and can figure out how to open doors and gate latches.
She gets along with other dogs, cats and children, and loves car rides, hikes and adventures.
Nora weighs 45 pounds, and is spayed, vaccinated and treated for parasites. She comes with 30-days of free pet insurance, courtesy of 24PetWatch. He adoption fee is $350.
For more information, visit Coastal K9 Rescue Society’s website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal bore times:
The tidal bore will be coming in at 1:54 p.m. today
Saturday2:23 a.m. and 2:34 p.m.
Sunday: 3:06 a.m. and 3:20 p.m.
Fuel prices:
Fuel prices went down overnight.
Gasoline decreased by 2.8 cents, and is now $1.18.1 per litre.
Diesel is down 1.1 cents, and is $1.30.8 per litre.
Community Calendar
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Dance
OCT. 26 – 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.
Darts
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Friday night supper. 4:30-6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10. Children under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 26 – Chair Yoga Fridays at First United Church’s Memorial Hall; everyone welcome. $5 with proceeds going to the church.
Beanery
OCT. 26 – 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.
Volkssport Walk
OCT. 26 –10km Truro Spooks & Ghouls 6 p.m. 1A Superstore Parking Lot near gas bar, Elm Street, Truro. Contact Gail Brown 902-899-6575.
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
Fall craft market
OCT. 27 – First United Memorial Hall, 111 Lorne St., Truro. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $1. Quilts, afghans, jams, baby items, wooden crafts, baked goods, Christmas décor and more. Proceeds to the ongoing work of the First United Church.
Crib
OCT. 27 – Crib played every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Crib Tournament
OCT. 27 – Crib Tournament, Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team, 1 p.m. Refreshment services; everyone welcome; wheelchair accessible.
Turkey Supper
OCT. 27 – Turkey Supper, Knox United Church, Brookfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults: $12; Children Under 12 accompanied by adult: Free. Takeouts Available, call 902-673- 3363. Proceeds to Knox Council.
Craft Market
OCT. 27 – Sixth Annual Fall Craft Market, First United Church’s Memorial hall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $1; luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; quilts, afghans, jams/jellies, baby items, tole painting, more.
Halloween Dance
OCT. 27 – Halloween Dance, Stewiacke Legion, 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets $10, on sale at the legion; prizes for different categories to be judged at 10 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
Halloween Dance
OCT. 27 – Truro Horsemen’s Club Halloween Dance, featuring Theresa Malenfant and Scott Medford (vocals and guitar); 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Costume mandatory. Members - $10; non-members $15; 50/50; prizes for best Costumes.
Craft Sale
OCT. 27 – Annual Craft Sale, Hilden Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., various crafts -woodworking, sewing, wreaths, knitting, ceramics, chocolates and more. Admission: $1.
Church Supper
OCT. 27 – Church Supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Economy Recreation Centre; lasagna, Caesar salad, Garlic Bread, etc. Adults $12; children 12-and-under $6. Sponsored by the Economy UCW.
Benefit concert
OCT. 27 – Garnet Rogers performing at Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence benefit. Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche, 7 p.m.
Highland Salute
OCT. 27 – Sixth Annual “Highland Salute to Veterans” Concert, 3 p.m.; presented by Truro Concert Band, Black Watch Association (Atlantic), Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Pipes and Drums; Legion Hall, Brunswick St., Truro. Veterans, spouses/caregivers attend free of charge. Others by donation, $10 suggested.
Craft Sale
OCT. 27 – Annual craft sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilden Fire Hall. Admission $1. Knitting, sewing, jewelry, Christmas décor, etc. Beans and brown bread available for takeout.
SUNDAY, OCT. 28
Dance
OCT. 28 – Music and dancing at Wentworth Rec Centre. Donation at the door. Shared lunch.
Celebration Service
OCT. 28 – Nazarene Church Celebration Service at 6:30 p.m. Special Guests - Son Rise in concert; freewill offering; Shared lunch to follow.
Open Mike
OCT. 28 – Great Village Legion, 1 to 4 p.m. Donation at the door and a 50-50 draw. Free coffee, tea and doughnuts.
Dancing
OCT. 28 – Afternoon of music and dancing at Wentworth Rec Centre; shared lunch; donation at door.
MONDAY, OCT. 29
Meditation Connection
OCT. 29 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. [email protected]
Chair Yoga
OCT. 29 – Senior Chair Yoga. First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Scrabble
OCT. 29 – Scrabble club at the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Play 4 or 5 games. Dictionaries permitted. $2 for the afternoon. New players welcome.
Cards 45s
OCT. 29 – Cards 45's every Monday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 30
Film Group
OCT. 30 – 10:30 a.m. at First United Church Parlour. “Exile - a Myth Unearthed”; short discussion to follow.
Truro Al-Anon
OCT. 30 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Dance
OCT. 30 – The Goodtime Seniors dance is every Tuesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Truro Legion on Brunswick Street. Admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
Community Bible Reading
OCT. 31 – Colchester-East Hants Public Library, Prince Street, Truro (Patterson Room), 2-4 p.m. Read your favourite passages or listen to others.
Al-Anon Meeting
OCT. 31 –Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Dance
OCT. 31 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 31 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
Bible Study
OCT. 31 –Fall Bible Study, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – First United Church Parlour; looking at the Apostle Paul and his contribution to the Western World. Everyone Welcome.
Healing Hearts
OCT. 31 – Heal Your Heart with Art, for women who’ve experienced relationship trauma/domestic abuse. Supportive, safe environment. Wednesdays. Info and to register, call Third Place Transition House, at 902-893-3232.
Halloween Fun
OCT. 31 –Trunk or Treat at 38 Pleasant Street, Connection Church, 6 to 8 p.m.; a safe, treat-filled, event for families with kids age toddler to 12; free hot chocolate and hot dogs.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1
Self-care classes
NOV. 1 – Lead With Your Heart's Valerie Hollingsworth offers transformational self-care classes, First United Memorial Hall, 7 p.m. Others will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Open House
NOV. 1 – Open House for Away for the Day Adult Day Program. Come take a look at our spot and learn about what our program has to offer seniors.
Chase the Ace
NOV. 1 – Debert Legion Tri Service Chase the Ace draw, 8:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets – $3 each.
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 .
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.
