Truro News

Colchester: Fitness, bins and cats

Richard Faber enjoys biking with friends, in large groups and by himself. Biking has helped him make major changes to his life.

Biking helps Truro man become healthier and happier

Leanne LeBlanc, of LML Trading, right, had the IWK clothing trailer in Truro recently. Town councillor Cathy Hinton stopped by and dropped off a few items during the day. The trailer will be making regular visits during the summer.

IWK bins replaced with mobile trailer in one area of Truro

Heidi Patterson and John Alan Sperry are the creative forces that make up JAS 3D Visualization, a new 3D art and graphic design business in the area.

Bible Hill man opens 3D visualization firm

Heartland Tour sees record turnout in Truro

This rainbow flag was one of thousands flying high across town during the Truro Pride Parade on Saturday, this one being held aloft by a girl on a float.

Truro man recalls dangers of being gay in the old country

Truro Deputy Mayor Tom Chisholm and Laura Whiteland, a member of the Truro Pride Committee, raised the Pride flag in front of town hall Friday afternoon. Several Pride events are being held around Truro during the next few days.

Pride flag raised at Truro Town Hall

The Truro Farmers' Market is a popular spot on Saturday mornings. The Nourishing Communities pilot project is allowing more people to enjoy what the market has to offer.

Truro Farmers’ Market helping fight food insecurity

Stephanie Jones often helps out on the kitchen floor in her restaurants, prepping burgers and fries for customers.

How a Truro businesswoman rose to the top at McDonald’s

Lorraine Crowe is the creator of Rain Natural Skincare. She makes her products, from plant-based ingredients, at her studio in Truro.

Truro woman creates line of skincare products

Baseball

Intermediate Bearcats baseball team to play home games Sunday

Published Jun 26, 2019 at 2:56 p.m.

Newfoundland Galway Hitmen runner collides with the B.C pitcher, who was covering home plate.

Former premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Danny Williams, involved in row during Fastpitch National Championship game

Updated Sep 05, 2018 at 11:14 a.m.

Fundy Textiles captured the mosquito division crown in the Bible Hill-Truro Minor Baseball Association. Members of the team are, front row, from left Braisyn Watts, Lucas Pearce, Charley Thompson, Austin Brown, Jaden Duncan, Eli Brown, Spencer Carlisle, Zayne O’Dwyer and Mayce MacLeod; second row, head coach Wayne Brown, assistants Steve Duncan and Bert Thompson. Absent were Brodie Ellis, Bailey Chase-Merner and Liam Cornet, and assistant coach Jeff Ellis.

Fundy Textiles takes mosquito title

Published Aug 29, 2018 at 5:14 p.m.

The CEC Cougars begin tryouts on Sept. 6.

Cougars baseball team staging tryouts Sept. 6

Published Aug 24, 2018 at 10:54 a.m.

Milford’s David Watson will be leaned upon heavily by the Colchester Royals at the Canadian U19 men’s fastpitch tournament in Napanee, Ont. The right-hander has big-game experience as a member of the national junior men’s team that finished fourth at the world championship in July in Prince Albert, Sask.

Colchester Royals primed to do well at Canadian championships this week

Joey Smith
Published Aug 15, 2018 at 9:56 a.m.

NAPANEE, N.S. – The Colchester Royals believe it’s their time. After narrowly missing a medal at two previous national championships, the Steve Patton-coached Royals are determined more than ever to bring home the hardware from next ...

Truro Bearcats pitcher Darsey Pratt fires to first after fielding a ground ball during action at a midget A baseball tournament last weekend in Truro.

Bearcats run the table to win tournament title

Truro News
Updated Aug 02, 2018 at 10:55 a.m.

TRURO, N.S. – Quinn Cashen and Chad Mingo were tough on the mound in leading the Truro Bearcats to a 3-1 victory over the Prospect Privateers in the final of a midget A baseball tournament held last weekend in Truro. Cashen started and gave ...

Tyler Mabey of the U18 A Truro Bearcats hustles down the line during recent action at the Stadium Diamond.

Truro rep teams showcasing their skills at the provincial level

Truro News
Published Aug 01, 2018 at 5:41 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – The emergence of rep baseball in Truro has taken the Bluenose provincial league by storm. The Bearcats’ program is enjoying great success on the field this season with all four local rep teams at, or near, the top of ...

Bible Hill-Truro Minor Baseball Association

Plenty of baseball action this weekend in Truro

Truro News
Updated Jul 26, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – Truro baseball fans looking to get their fix this weekend will have plenty of diamond action to choose from. The Stadium 1 field in Truro will be the site of a four-team U18 (midget) A tournament, which gets underway Friday and ...

The Truro Bearcats are going to the Canadian U18 baseball championship in Fort McMurray, Alta. The Bearcats won the Nova Scotia elimination tournament to earn a spot at the national event Aug. 16 to 19. Members of the team are, front row, from left, Lucas Watson, Mackie Marquis, Connor Anger, Zack Betts, Nate Stone and Mats Stone; second row, assistant coach Dean Angers, assistant coach Curtis Briggs, Parker Spencer, Kenzee Rushton, Tanner Greatorex, Luke Smith, Tyler O'Leary, Connor Irwin, Dawson Briggs, Chad Russell, Brady Rushton and head coach Greg Marquis.

U18 Bearcats earn berth at national baseball championship

Truro News
Published Jul 19, 2018 at 4:24 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – The Truro Bearcats under-18 AAA baseball team will play for a national title. The Bearcats will represent Nova Scotia at the Canadian championship Aug. 16 to 19 in Fort McMurray, Alta., after winning the seven-team Nova Scotia ...

John Smith will coach the Truro Bearcats senior men's baseball team this season. Smith, a fiery competitor during his own playing days, takes the reins from John Chapman.

Coach Smith confident Bearcats can claim final playoff spot

Joey Smith
Updated Jul 19, 2018 at 12:26 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – It hasn’t been the type of season John Smith had envisioned. The first-year head coach of the Truro Bearcats had high hopes for his team and felt the group he assembled in May was capable of achieving success in the Nova ...

Truro Bearcats of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League.

Bearcats hosting Sooners for senior baseball doubleheader on Sunday

Truro News
Updated Jul 18, 2018 at 6:04 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – The Truro Bearcats return to the diamond this weekend for a pair of home games in the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League. The Bearcats host the Sydney Sooners on Sunday for a doubleheader at the TAAC Grounds at 1 and 4 ...

D&D Bookkeeping intermediate Bearcats earn split with Jays

Truro News
Updated Jul 16, 2018 at 6:26 p.m.

TRURO, N.S. – The D&D Bookkeeping Truro Bearcats jumped on the Noel Road Jays early and went on to a 7-4 win in Game 2 of a Nova Scotia Intermediate Baseball League doubleheader on Sunday. The Bearcats scored four runs in the home half ...

The Kentville Wildcats hosted the Truro Bearcats July 15 at Memorial Park, splitting the afternoon double header. - Chris Saulnier

Senior Wildcats split double header, positive for future games

Truro News
Published Jul 16, 2018 at 4:36 p.m.

Wildcats split weekend double header with Truro Bearcats ...

Jason Smith delivered a clutch RBI single on Sunday in Kentville to lift the Bearcats to a big senior baseball win over the Wildcats.

Bearcats earn doubleheader split with Wildcats

Truro News
Updated Jul 16, 2018 at 12:25 p.m.

KENTVILLE, N.S. – A three-run ninth-inning lifted the Truro Bearcats to a 4-1 victory over the Kentville Wildcats and a split of their Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League doubleheader on Sunday. It was a big win for the Bearcats, who dropped ...