Town of Truro
695 Prince St B2N 1G5 Truro, NS, Canada

For Immediate Release on October 17, 2020 Here are the results following the 2020 Municipal Elections for the Town of Truro: Mayor:... W.R. Bill" Mills- (2558) elected Terry Baillie- (1504) Council, Ward 1: Wayne Talbot- (875) elected Alison Graham-Fulmore- (576) elected Gregor Archibald- 532 Cheryl Fritz- 499 Council, Ward 2: Jim Flemming- (570) elected Bill Thomas- (532) elected Terry Matheson- (507) Jessica Frenette- (410) Vince Roberts- (270) Council, Ward 3: Cathy Hinton- (1138) elected Juliana Barnard- (740) elected Danny Joseph- (583) Deer Plebiscite Yes- (2311) No- (1728) *Please note official results for the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial will be released on Monday, October 19, 2020 as paper ballots remain to be counted for Amherst, Oxford, Stewiacke, Cumberland and Colchester. https://www.truro.ca/how-to-become-a-member-of-council.html

Today is the day and your last chance to vote! Over 3500 people have cast their vote. (33.6%) Did you? This year, you can vote electronically in the Town of Truro municipal elections, either online or by touch-tone phone! Instructions are included in the Voter Information Letter mailed to all registered voters. It contains a PIN number you can use to vote. For anyone who cannot vote electronically, or needs additional assistance, in-person voting will also take place Today at... the Truro Welcome Centre (493 Prince St), Truro Town Hall (695 Prince St) and the Douglas St Recreation Centre (40 Douglas St) from 8:00am - 7:00pm. If you have any questions regarding the voting process please contact the Returning Office at 902-898-2020.

The Town of Truro will begin its Leaf Collection Program as of Monday, October 19, 2020. We ask that all leaves are placed at the curbside of your property and preferably in paper bags. Truro Parks Recreation Culture

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no Remembrance Day parade or service at the Truro cenotaph. Service will be held at Colchester Branch 026 of the Royal Canadian Legion auditorium. This service is for our Veterans, legion members and invited guests ONLY.... Service will be Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 10:45. All COVID-19 protocols will be in effect. All wreaths will be pre-laid at the Truro Cenotaph. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at the cenotaph can do so between 7AM- 11AM Wednesday November 11, 2020.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2020

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Sunday, October 18th, 2020 Queen St, between Lorne St and Waddell St, will be closed at 6am (local traffic only) as crews install services to the new apartment building located on the former jail site. Detours will be in place and this work is expected to be completed by late afternoon.

DID YOU KNOW: October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant loss awareness day. Tonight, the library will be lit up in Pink and Blue to acknowledge all who have been affected by the loss of a child. Each year thousands of families across Canada mourn the death of their babies. In 2017 1,699 infants died within the first year after birth and 3,159 babies were stillborn. Parents get isolated in their grief and the stigma around the death of children prevents society from speaking about... the devastating effects on parents and their families. https://www.october15.ca/ See more

Need assistance to vote? Today is the last day to vote in person at the Colchester Historeum . You may vote in person from 10:00am- 4:00pm. For any questions regarding the voting process, please contact the returning office at 902-898-2020.... #MunicipalElection

3 days left to vote! Help determine what happens in Truro for the next 4 years. 25% of eligible voters have case their vote. Have you?... If you have any questions regarding the voting process please contact the Returning Office at 902-898-2020.

Brian Kinsman was born and raised in Truro where he and his wife Jane raised four children and is now a proud grandfather. Brian’s career was spent as a Senior Planner with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Brian was first elected to Council in 1994 and for 26 years has served as a Councillor for Ward 2.... On October 5th, 2020, Brian attended his final Council Meeting and is starting a new phase in life. We thank Brian for his commitment to the Town and wish him all the best on his retirement.

Shop local and save in Downtown Truro this Saturday October 17th!! Swipe to see how you can be entered to win $250 in Downtown Dollars!!

The Downtown Truro Partnership is hosting a Downtown Dollars Discount Day where Downtown Dollars will be sold at 20% OFF! Saturday, October 17th in Civic Square.... 9:00 am - 11:00 am... or until the dollars are gone! $12,000 worth of Downtown Truro Dollars will be offered at 20% off. Maximum individual purchase is $200. Please make note of the following guidelines: *Downtown Dollars will only be sold in $200 packages *$200 will be sold for the price of $160 *$200 packages will be sold on a first come first serve basis *We will be accepting CASH ONLY *Customers are limited to the purchase of ONE package each Downtown Dollars are Downtown Truro’s very own local currency. They are accepted at over 100 #DowntownTruro businesses and community groups and they NEVER expire! Visit https://downtowntruro.ca/business-directory/ for a list of participating businesses. We're teaming up with Downtown businesses to offer even more reasons to spend Downtown Dollars on Saturday, October 17th in Downtown Truro! All retail purchases over $50 are eligible to be entered to win $250 Downtown Dollars! To enter, snap a photo of your receipt and send it to [email protected]. For entries to be eligible: - Purchases must be made on October 17th, 2020 - Retail purchases must be made at a DT Truro Small Business - Photos must show the entire receipt, including date, amount of purchase and business - Entries must be submitted by October 17th at 10pm - Email must include your full name and contact number Come see us in Civic Square, Saturday, October 17th - 9:00 am until 11:00 am (or until we run out of money)! Check out our event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/675298603388566?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D%5D%7D

Election 2020: 20% of eligible voters have cast their vote! After today, there is only 4 days remaining to vote. Thank you Truro and lets keep voting! For any questions regarding the voting process, please call the returning office at 902-898-2020.... Big Dog 100.9 Nova Scotia's Pure Country Truro News Downtown Truro Truro Buzz

Please be advised that Truro Town Council will be meeting for a Special Council Meeting Tomorrow October 14, 2020.