It’s milder, but it’s wet.
It was 11C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to reach 18C today, with rain, and a low around 17C tonight. Rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas by evening.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 20C, with a 60% chance of showers, and an overnight low of 11C.
Today’s stories
Millbrook woman creates beautiful baskets, carrying on centuries-old tradition
Women campaign for a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) in Truro
Plenty of Pets
Missy is a year-and-half-old Staffordshire terrier mix.
She’s house trained, crate trained, gets along with other dogs, and is respectful of children. She hasn’t been cat tested. She doesn’t mind being alone for a while, but can be nervous is left alone too long.
She is good on leash and is very affectionate.
Missy is spayed, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped, and she comes with 30-days of pet insurance. Her adoption fee is $350.
For more information, visit Coastal K9 Rescue Society’s website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 7:33 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
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.
