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

Public Health’s Mobile Health Unit is back in Truro today, Friday, Jan. 15! Get your #COVID-19 test at the NSCC Truro Campus, 36 Arthur St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: If you already have an appointment for a COVID-19 test at one of the regular COVID-19 testing sites, please go to that appointment rather than the mobile unit as there are limits to the number of people we can accommodate at the mobile unit

PLEASE BE ADVISED: The 2021 Property Assessment notices have been mailed out. Please contact Property Valuation Service Corporation ( PVSC) with any questions or concerns related to your assessment. Visit www.pvsc.ca or call 1-800-380-7775.

Still a few more delivery dates left before Christmas to buy local and get FREE doorstep delivery!

The Caldwell Roach Kings Mutual Insurance Ice Surface is OPEN Will you be skating for Christmas? Make sure to reserve your ice time by clicking on the following link:... https://www.truro.ca/living-in-tru/ice-surface-sign-in.html Downtown Truro Truro Parks Recreation Culture

UNITING THROUGH TRADITIONS: How to wish your friends HAPPY HOLIDAYS in... https://www.cbc.ca//how-to-wish-your-friends-happy-holiday

In response to the recent increase of potential COVID-19 public exposure notices in the Northern Zone and the resulting increase in demand for testing, Public Health’s Mobile Health Units will be in Truro on Thursday, January 14, 2021. In an abundance of caution, Public Health is encouraging anyone who was at any of the potential exposure sites announced in recent days to get tested (visit http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures to find potential exposure sites). Drop-in test...ing will be available at Public Health’s Mobile Health Units, located at the NSCC Truro Campus, 36 Arthur St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. People are asked to look for the signs and register at the Mobile Health Unit vans located in the parking lot. Testing will take place in the lobby of the cafeteria. Additional dates may be added. More information available here: https://www.nshealth.ca//public-health-mobile-units-provid

GREAT NEWS! The Caldwell Roach Kings Mutual Insurance Ice Surface will be open as of 4:00pm TODAY! Please make sure to register online before your visit (Link Below) https://www.truro.ca/living-in-tru/ice-surface-sign-in.html... Happy Skating! Truro Parks Recreation Culture Truro Buzz Downtown Truro Truro News Big Dog 100.9 Pure Country

Due to Covid-19, the Town will not be hosting its annual "New Year’s Eve on the Town" event Households can look forward to online resources and ideas to host your own family-Covid-friendly event at home. Stay tuned.

UNITING THROUGH TRADITIONS: Haiti Holiday traditions in Haiti start in early December, when families cut pine branches or trees and decorate them with vibrant ornaments. The pine branches or trees are completed with a nativity scene at its base. ‘Fanals’ are a large part of Haitian Christmas traditions. In Haiti, many families decorate with Fanals, which are small lantern like homes made with tissue paper and when lit look like stained glass. In Haiti, Christmas Eve is a... time for celebrating with friends and family, these evening celebrations last into the early hours of Christmas morning! The Christmas Eve celebrations start with attending a late-night church service followed by family and friends gathering and tends to involve a feast called the ‘Reveillon’. The Reveillon typically features traditional food and drinks as well as singing or caroling. On Christmas Eve children place their freshly cleaned shoes filled with straw on the porch in hopes that Santa will take the straw and replace it with presents. The Town of Truro wishes to embrace all cultural and traditional celebrations this holiday season. Send us a message and we would be happy to share your heritage with the community.

The Town of Truro offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to assist with marketing and promoting your business or organization. Whether you choose to advertise in one of our arenas or recreational complexes, or sponsor a specific Town event, festival, or public place, you will gain additional exposure in the community. In addition, you will experience the benefits of positive public relations and make a difference in the community.... https://www.truro.ca/sponsorship-opportunities.html

The winter season is here, we want to help you get out and active this Winter! Our snowshoe and cross-country ski loan program will begin January 7th! It wil...l look a little different this year to ensure there is plenty of time for cleaning in-between rentals and to be more accessible to everyone. Town of Truro See more

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PARKING BAN 2020-2021 EVERYTHING you need to know here: https://www.truro.ca/living-in-truro/communityprograms.html

Town of Truro- Town Hall Holiday Hours

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The work on Arthur St (Young to Pleasant) is on going. Please expect delays as detours are still in place.

TRAFFIC NOTE Crews are patching Prince St (from Golf St to Whitman Ct) Today. Traffic control is in place.

There has been a number of break ins to garages and sheds within the Town of Truro and surrounding areas. The Truro Police Service would like to take this opportunity to remind people of some basic home security tips : - Ensure all doors and windows are locked ... - Lock all sheds and garages - Use exterior security motion lights - Ensure all curtains and blinds are drawn on ground level windows and garages - Consider leaving exterior lights on overnight to light up your property - Consider installing video surveillance on your property - Lock your vehicle and do not leave anything of value in plain sight - Get to know your neighbors and look out for each other - Give your house a lived in look when away, use timers on lights, don’t leave mail and packages uncollected, and make sure your driveway looks used - If you are away, have a family member or neighbor check your house regularly - Report any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood to police - Consider joining your local neighborhood watch program, if your street does not have a neighborhood watch and you are interested in starting a program on your street contact Deputy Chief Hearn at 897-3273 The Truro Police Service is committed to a safe community. By working together we can all play a part in preventing crime.

COVID-19 The Town of Truro wishes to remind everyone to adhere to all the Provincial Protocols surrounding COVID-19 such as; - practice safe social distancing at all times. - use a mask.... - stay home if you're feeling unwell. - wash your hands frequently. - use hand sanitizer. Protect yourself, your friends and your community. #StopTheSpread

PLEASE BE ADVISED:

Notice of traffic lane closure Where: Main St, Bible Hill, at CN rail underpass Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: Beginning at 9:30am, until complete... Why: Lighting upgrades are being installed on the underpass and pedestrian walking tunnels Impact: One lane of traffic will be closed (alternating sides) Area residents are advised to expect traffic delays during the day, and are asked to take an alternative route if possible. Questions can be directed to the Village Office at 902-893-8083 or [email protected]

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.

TRAFFIC NOTE Arthur St (Young to Pleasant) will closed to through traffic tomorrow, November 25, 2020 starting at 7:00 am. Detours will be in place.

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

The flushing schedule has been extended in Zones H, I and K due to a watermain break that set crews back.

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.

The Town is seeking input from residents through a plebiscite during this election. On the ballot, voters will also be asked to vote Yes or No to this quest...ion: Do you support a managed urban deer bow/crossbow hunt in the Town of Truro to control and reduce the urban deer population? Details of the 3 years of data collection and analysis leading up to this step will be included with the Voter Information Letter that is mailed to voters. Information regarding this will also be available on the Town social media platforms and website (www.truro.ca). The results of this question will be review by Truro Town Council. The results will be used to help inform Truro Town Council in making a decision regarding a potential managed urban deer hunt in the Town of Truro. Do you have any questions about a potential Managed Urban Deer Hunt? Go to the link below for Q&A: https://www.truro.ca/ https://www.truro.ca/how-to-become-a-member-of-council.html

As of Saturday October 10, 2020 more than 1300 people cast their vote by using the online and telephone voting. Amazing! Let’s keep voting Truro !!

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Robie St (Longworth to Juniper) will be closed Tuesday morning for paving. Detours will be in place.

ELECTION 2020: More than 700 people cast their vote on the first day of telephone and online voting! Thank you.... Lets keep this up! For any questions on the voting process please call the Returning Office at 902-898-2020.

Welcome Back to the Colchester Legion Stadium! Things are going to look a little different during Phase Two of our Return to Play Plan! We appreciate your copperation! Downtown Truro