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Colchester: Mime, magic, cannabis and cats

Toopy
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TRURO, N.S. — It was 14C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 27C, with sun and cloud, going down to 14C tonight.

Tomorrow’s forecast high is 2C, with sun and cloud, and an overnight temperature of 12C.

It looks like the weather will be much the same on Saturday, with a possibility of showers on Sunday.

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Video: Nine-year-old Truro boy takes magic and mime to Halifax Buskerfest

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Plenty of Pets

Toopy has been with the SPCA since May and she’d really love to get a home of her own.

She’s eight years old, spayed and vaccinated.

To learn more about adopting Toopy, visit the SPCA-Colchester Shelter Facebook page, stop by the shelter at 408 Industrial Avenue, or call 902- 893-7968.

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Tidal Bore

The tidal bore will be coming in at 1:22 p.m. today

Community Calendar

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Canasta

AUG. 15 – 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.

Chase the Ace

Aug. 15 – Debert Legion Chase the Ace Draw 8:15 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m. for ticket sales. Tickets $3 each available across West Colchester. Not necessary to be present to win.

Spiritual Group

AUG. 15 – Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.

Card Party

AUG. 15 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David’s United Church; $5 charge; cash prizes and a light snack.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Quilt Sale

AUG. 16-17 – Quilters/Rug Hookers sale of quilts, hooked rugs Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. David's United Church, Bible Hill; complimentary Blueberry Tea room. Admission $5.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Blueberry Supper

AUG. 17 – Blueberry Festival Supper, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 4 to 6 p.m.; adults $12; 12-and-under $6. Salads, baked beans, ham, blueberry desserts. Take-out available. Sponsored by Board of Stewards.

Coffee House

AUG. 17 – An Evening of Country Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Debert Christian Fellowship Centre, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; shared lunch; free will offering.

Pancake Breakfast

AUG. 17 – Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Slate Youth Centre, 883 Prince St. Pancakes with N.S. wild blueberry sauce, sausages, beans and beverage. $8 / $7.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

Jamboree

AUG. 18 – Jamboree, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Warwick Mountain Rec Club; lunch provided; 50/50, Door prize; $5 admission.

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