It was -9 C, but feeling like -15C with the wind chill, at 6:30 a.m. The temperature is expected to reach 3C during the day, with periods of snow or rain. It should remain around 3C overnight, with rain.

Shubenacadie Sam might get a little wet when he appears on Friday. The temperature will continue to be about 3C, with rain or snow, but the cold weather will return overnight, with a low around -17C.

Today’s stories

New challenge introduced for annual Truro Long John Festival

http://www.trurodaily.com/living/new-challenge-introduced-for-annual-truro-long-john-festival-182237/

Choirs for Comfort raising funds for Colchester-East Hants CMHA

http://www.trurodaily.com/living/choirs-for-comfort-raising-funds-for-colchester-east-hants-cmha-182239/

NSPE funding request to Town of Truro on hold pending provincial decision

http://www.trurodaily.com/news/local/nspe-funding-request-to-town-of-truro-on-hold-pending-provincial-decision-182347/

Millbrook receives high-level support as site for 911 dispatch centre

http://www.trurodaily.com/news/local/millbrook-receives-high-level-support-as-site-for-911-dispatch-centre-182235/

Somebeachsomewhere provided memories for a lifetime

http://www.trurodaily.com/sports/somebeachsomewhere-provided-memories-for-a-lifetime-182238/

Theresa Malenfant celebrating her 60th with music during Truro stop

http://www.trurodaily.com/living/theresa-malenfant-celebrating-her-60th-with-music-during-truro-stop-182236/

Plenty of Pets

Sammy is a lovable little bunny who is waiting for a family of his own.

Sammy, and the other rabbits at 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue, are available for adoption to approved indoor homes. All rabbits have been vet checked and spayed/neutered.

For more information visit www.10000carrots.com or www.facebook.com/10000CarrotsRabbitRescue/ or email [email protected]

Tidal Times

The tidal bore will be coming in today at 24 minutes past noon.