It was -2C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to reach 6C, with sunshine, today, going down to 5C tonight.
Saturday is expected to be around 15C, with rain, dropping to 9C during the night.
Sunday will be around 15C, with showers, and an overnight low around -3C.
Today’s stories
People and pets escape burning home in Lower Onslow
Witches Ball coming to the Truro Legion
Plenty of Pets
Sophie and Pearl are beautiful girls who need a home where they are the only cats.
They had a tough time as kittens, and are carriers of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Although they are doing great, they could spread FIP if in a home where cats who aren’t infected.
These girls are spending the weekend at Truro Pet Valu, hoping to meet someone who will fall in love with them and adopt them.
For more information on FIP, click here.
For more information on adopting through Wayward Cats, visit the Facebook page or email [email protected] or call 902-957-8677.
Tidal bore times:
The tidal bore will be coming in at 9:28 a.m. and 9:47 p.m. today
Saturday10:17 a.m. and 10:35 p.m.
Sunday: 10:59 a.m. and 11:17 p.m.
Fuel prices:
Fuel prices went down overnight.
Gasoline decreased by 6.4 cents, and is now $1.20.9 per litre.
Diesel is down 3.2 cents, and is $1.31.9 per litre.
Community Calendar
FRIDAY, OCT. 19
Line Dancing
OCT. 19-20 – Halloween line dancing workshop, Royal Canadian Legion, Truro. Cost is $30 before Sept. 15, $35 after. Information and to register, contact Cindi at 902-843-0688.
Dance
OCT. 19 – 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.
Darts
Oct. 19 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Oct. 19 – Debert Legion Friday Night supper 4:30-6 p.m. Pan fried haddock, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10. Children under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 19 – Chair Yoga Fridays at First United Church’s Memorial Hall; everyone welcome. $5 with proceeds going to the church.
Beanery
OCT. 19 – Brunswick St. Beanery, 2 to 5 p.m. Curbside take-out service at the corner of Brunswick and Wood streets; $8 includes four cups homemade baked beans, loaf brown bread.
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
Dance
OCT. 20 – Dance in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Crib
OCT. 20 – Crib played every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Guitar Club
OCT. 20 - Guitar Fingerpicking Club, 2 to 4 p.m., all styles and skill levels welcome. N.S. Ex. grounds, Macmillian centre, 73 Ryland Ave., Bible Hill. Info: 902-305-4272.
Coffee House
OCT. 20 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m.,Christian Fellowship Centre, 1533 Plains Rd., Debert; an evening of Gospel Music; shared lunch; freewill offering.
Harvest Dinner
OCT. 20 – Harvest dinner; turkey with trimmings, dessert; vegetarian option available, seating 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro. $15 adult; $5 children under 12. Tickets at door, church office weekday mornings. Messages: 895-7362.
Supper
OCT. 20 – Roast Pork Supper, 4 to 6 p.m.; includes dessert, tea/coffee. $10 adults; $5 under-12. Five Islands Fire Hall, sponsored by brigade.
Supper
OCT. 20 – Roast Pork Supper including dessert, tea/coffee, 4 - 6 p.m.; $10 adults; $5 under-12. Five Islands Fire Hall. Sponsored by Five Islands Fire Brigade.
HarvestFest 2018
OCT. 20 – A Musical Evening at Valley United Church, 110 Salmon River Rd., Valley, 7 p.m. Entertainment by Wayne Elliot and Friends; Brookfield's Sarah Matheson, others. Admission by donation; draw, 50-50, silent auction.
SUNDAY, OCT. 21
Jamboree
OCT. 21 – Jamboree, featuring Wayne Elliott and Friends, Dianne and Ron O'Brien;Jim and Denise White. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5 admission; 50/50; lunch provided; door prize.
Breakfast/Brunch
Oct. 21 – Tatamagouche Legion; ham, bacon, eggs, etc. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; everyone welcome; $7 and $4 for 12-and-under; wheelchair accessible; takeouts available.
Bluegrass Concert
OCT. 21 – Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, 12430 Hwy 224; Guests: Bicentennial Ukulele Group; lunch provided; admission by free will offering. Information: church office at 902-384-2520.
Jamboree
OCT. 21 – Jamboree at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 554 Warwick Mountain Rd., 6:30-9 p.m. $5 admission; 50/50; lunch provided. Featuring Wayne Elliott and Friends; Dianne, Ron O’Brien; Denise, Jim White. Everyone welcome.
MONDAY, OCT. 22
Meditation Connection
OCT. 22 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. [email protected]
Chair Yoga
OCT. 22 – Senior Chair Yoga. First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Scrabble
OCT. 22 – Scrabble club at the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Play 4 or 5 games. Dictionaries permitted. $2 for the afternoon. New players welcome.
Cards 45s
OCT. 22 – Cards 45's every Monday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 23
Film Group
OCT. 23 – 10:30 a.m. at First United Church Parlour. “John Wesley”; short discussion to follow.
Truro Al-Anon
OCT. 23 – 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.
Dance
OCT. 23 – The Goodtime Seniors dance is every Tuesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Truro Legion on Brunswick Street. Admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets.
General Meeting
Oct. 23 – Debert Legion General meeting 7:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24
Community Bible Reading
OCT. 24 – Colchester-East Hants Public Library, Prince Street, Truro (Patterson Room), 2-4 p.m. Read your favourite passages or listen to others.
Al-Anon Meeting
OCT. 24 –Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Dance
OCT. 24 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 24 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
Bible Study
OCT. 24 –Fall Bible Study, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – First United Church Parlour; looking at the Apostle Paul and his contribution to the Western World. Everyone Welcome.
Healing Hearts
OCT. 24 – Heal Your Heart with Art, for women who’ve experienced relationship trauma/domestic abuse. Supportive, safe environment. Wednesdays. Info and to register, call Third Place Transition House, at 902-893-3232.
THURSDAY, OCT. 25
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Group
OCT. 25 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 25 – Chair Yoga at Trinity United Church, Meetinghouse Road, Upper Onslow, at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee.
Chase the Ace
Oct. 25 – Tri Service Chase the Ace at Debert Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales. Draw at 8:15 p.m. Tickets on sale at various venues. Tickets $3. Building Jackpot.
Canasta
OCT. 25 – 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.
Public Talk
OCT. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Allan Marble – Impact of Spanish Influenza on Nova Scotia, 1918-1920 – told by a master story teller; Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Card Party
OCT. 25 – Auction 45 Card party, 1 p.m. at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church; $5 charge with cash prizes and light snack.
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec. Centre; jackpot, specials and 15 regular games.
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Dance
OCT. 26 – 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.
Darts
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Friday night supper. 4:30-6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10. Children under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 26 – Chair Yoga Fridays at First United Church’s Memorial Hall; everyone welcome. $5 with proceeds going to the church.
Beanery
OCT. 26 – Brunswick St. Beanery, 2 to 5 p.m. Curbside take-out service at the corner of Brunswick and Wood streets; $8 includes four cups homemade baked beans, loaf brown bread.
Volkssport Walk
OCT. 26 –10km Truro Spooks & Ghouls 6 p.m. 1A Superstore Parking Lot near gas bar, Elm Street, Truro. Contact Gail Brown 902-899-6575.