TRURO, N.S. —
It was -18 9Wind chill -23C) at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high is expected to be -8, with a 30% chance of flurries, and an overnight low of -16C.
Friday’s forecast includes a high of -2C, with a 30% chance of flurries, dropping to -7C overnight.
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Today’s stories
Truro’s first Home Hardware location is closing its doors
Onion fryers catch fire at Oxford Frozen Foods
Bearcats scratching and clawing for playoff berth
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Plenty of Pets
Ziggy is a 2.5-year-old guy who is very friendly and used to living in a home with children and cats. He enjoys snuggles, doesn’t mind being picked up and is litter trained.
He’ll be available for adoption soon after he’s neutered.
For more information on adoption, visit the Honey’s Bunnies Rabbit Rescue Facebook page, email [email protected] or call 902-476-8876.
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Community Calendar
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Card Party
MARCH 7 – North Shore Seniors invites you play 45’s and crib at Roach Hall, Tatamagouche. First and third Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m.; 50/50, prizes and light lunch.
Spiritual Group
MARCH 7 –Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chase the Ace
March 7 – Chase the Ace Draw, Debert Legion, draw at 8:15 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m. for ticket sales, $3 each. Available at various venues. No need to be present to win.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Chowder Lunch
MARCH 8 - Immaculate Conception Parish, 669 Prince St. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Corn chowder $8; fish chowder $10; includes roll, dessert, tea/coffee. Children under 12 free. Take out available, pick up only.
Dance
MARCH 8 – 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.
Supper
March 8 – Debert Legion Friday Night Supper. Pan fried haddock, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take-outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Fashion Show
MARCH 9 – Fashion Show and Tea, 2-4 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall in support of the 23rd Annual N.S. Breast Cancer Retreat. Fashions by Second Wind Consignment Shop; door prizes. Tickets $10; call 902-895-8952.
Cribbage
MARCH 9 – Cribbage tournament at West Saint Andrews Community Hall; two 50/50 draws; $22 per team.
Hymn Sing
MARCH 9 –Memorial Hymn Sing at First Baptist Church, Prince Street, Truro at 7 p.m. Special music by Brenna Conard. Social gathering to follow. Information: 902-843-2408.
Pancake Breakfast
MARCH 9 – Pancake breakfast at Truro Legion, Brunswick St., 9 to 11 a.m. Fundraiser for Colchester Legion Pipes and Drums 2020 trip to Netherlands. Adults $7; Under-12 $4. Take-out available.
Yard Sale
MARCH 9 – Giant indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to noon, all proceeds support 25 local youth traveling to Jamaica in June. Many contributions.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Musical Jam
March 10 – Monthly Jam session, 2 to 4 p.m, Hilden United Church Hall. Freewill offering and 50/50 draw. Coffee, tea and cookies available. Everyone welcome. Proceeds for church expenses.
