It was 3C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is only expected to reach 4C during the day, with a 60% chance of shower, and a low around -1C tonight (although that will be more like -8C with the wind chill).
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 3C, with a 60% chance of flurries, and an overnight low of -2C.
Today’s stories
Stewiacke church property to become site of new civic building and library
Garbage collection providers to change for Colchester and Truro
Wayward Cats joining forces with CA-R-MA
PHOTO GALLERY: Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling Masters - Oct. 23
Plenty of Pets
Lawrence and Olivia
are a brother and sister who are waiting for a forever home.
They are seven months old, social, and would like to be in a home where they can stay together.
They are vet checked and spayed/neutered.
The adoption fee for a bonded pair is only $100.
10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue has several bunnies waiting for homes. For more information, visit the website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal Bore Times
The tide will be coming in at 1:16 p.m. today
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, OCT. 25
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Group
OCT. 25 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 25 – Chair Yoga at Trinity United Church, Meetinghouse Road, Upper Onslow, at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee.
Chase the Ace
Oct. 25 – Tri Service Chase the Ace at Debert Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales. Draw at 8:15 p.m. Tickets on sale at various venues. Tickets $3. Building Jackpot.
Canasta
OCT. 25 – 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.
Public Talk
OCT. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Allan Marble – Impact of Spanish Influenza on Nova Scotia, 1918-1920 – told by a master story teller; Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Card Party
OCT. 25 – Auction 45 Card party, 1 p.m. at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church; $5 charge with cash prizes and light snack.
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec. Centre; jackpot, specials and 15 regular games.
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
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.
