It was chilly this morning, with a temperature of 0C at 6:30 a.m. The temperature is expected to reach 15C today, with a 30% chance of showers, and a low around 11C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 18C, with rain, and an overnight low of 14C, with rain.
Today’s stories
Truro Heights couple recognized for volunteer efforts with Canadian Blood Services
Deadline closing in on Truro Mall Thanksgiving drive for food bank
United Way of Colchester County Community accepting Impact Grant applications
Missing Pet
Rusty is a 13-year-old Golden Retriever-Rottweiler who went missing from his home on Burnyeat Street on Monday.
He’s a friendly dog and was wearing a red collar with a civic dog tag.
If you see Rusty, please help him get home to 32 Burnyeat Street by calling Chelsea at 902-977-1001.
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 6:26 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, OCT. 2
Retired teachers meeting
OCT. 2 – Colchester-East Hants Retired Teachers Organization meeting, Truro Fire Hall, 10:30 a.m.
Truro Al-Anon
OCT. 2 – 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.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3
Bible Reading
OCT. 3 – Community Bible Reading, Colchester-East Hants Public Library, Prince Street, Truro (Patterson Room), 2-4 p.m. Read passages or listen to others.
Al-Anon Meeting
OCT. 3 – Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Blood Donation
OCT. 3 – Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic at the Immanuel Baptist Church (Hall); no one to 3 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m.; 205 appointments to fill; book appointments by downloading GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
Dance
OCT. 3 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 3 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
THURSDAY, OCT. 4
Blood Donation
OCT. 4 – Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic at Immanuel Baptist Church (Hall); noon to 3 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m.; 205 appointments to fill; book appointments by downloading GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
SCANS Class
OCT. 4 – Six-week SCANS class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: The Science of Food; 10 a.m. to noon, with Dr. Nancy Pitts. For more information and registration: www.the SCANS.org
Self Care
OCT. 4 – Lead With Your Heart regular meeting, first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Transformational Self Care class with Valerie Hollingsworth, First United Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.
Bingo
OCT. 4 – Bingo every Thursday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Group
OCT. 4 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 4 – Chair Yoga at Trinity United Church, Meetinghouse Road, Upper Onslow, at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee.
FRIDAY, OCT. 5
Blood Donation
OCT. 5 – Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic at the Immanuel Baptist Church (Hall); noon to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 205 appointments to fill; book appointments by downloading GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
Dance
OCT. 5 – 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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 6
Dance
OCT. 6 – Dance in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Crib
OCT. 6 – Crib played every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
SUNDAY, OCT. 7
Open Mic
OCT. 7 – Open Mic, Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 2 to 5 p.m. Canteen available; 50/50; door prize.
