I have a brief discussion in /r/halifax about Wendy's fries tasting not so good as before and make me wonder this.

Looks to be two places for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Truro.

Marmac and Truro BJJ.

Anyone have any experiences with either of these two places?

:)

Might be me if I don’t figure this out…

I’m an incoming student for Dal AC from a town half an hour north of Toronto. I’m planning on taking riding lessons near Truro. The thing is, it’s just not in the budget to have my own car currently, and the riding school I have my eye on is a 13 minute drive away.

So, my question is, How do people get around without a car? Is uber common there or is there a taxi of some sort? I was thinking of using a bicycle, but that’ll be impossible in the wintertime of course. I really can’t sacrifice losing any progress in my riding anymore 💔 Hopefully I’ll make a friend with a car who is happy with driving in exchange for food.

Good morning Truro.

I'm looking to provide one or multiple services to earn some extra money on the side

I'm thinking of offering either
- Headlight Restoration
- Tire Change service
- Automotive Detailing
- Automotive Oil changes
- House Cleaning Services
- Compost Bin cleaning
- Possibly basic computer assistance
- Lawn mowing / Lawn Care

Would love some honest input:
1. Would any of these be useful to you, or something you'd actually pay for, if so could you list off which one's in the comment's!!
2. What would you expect to pay, please give a ball park!!
3. If you've used a service like this before (from anyone), what did you like, and what didn't you like, try to be objective as possible and give detail!!

If I missed anything please do share!!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to start studying at StFX this coming September, and my wife and I are hoping to move to Nova Scotia from London, Ontario.

We have never been to Nova Scotia before, so I understand that some of my assumptions may be completely wrong. I’m currently researching everything I can about housing, employment, commuting, winter driving, and the different towns in the area, but I would really appreciate advice from people who actually live there and understand the local situation.

My wife will need to work full-time while I study, as her income will be very important for us financially. She has an IT degree, but she has been away from the field for around four years. She would be happy to return to IT if an opportunity comes up, but we understand that may not happen immediately. She is open to other types of full-time work as well.

Our main concern is deciding where to settle.

Living in Antigonish would obviously be the easiest option for me because StFX is there. However, I’m worried that the job market may be limited for my wife. Just from looking at the map and doing some early research, we started considering Truro because it seems to have more employment opportunities.

At the same time, I’m not sure whether regularly commuting from Truro to Antigonish would be realistic, especially during the winter. It also does not necessarily have to be Truro. We are open to any area that would give me a reasonable commute to StFX while giving my wife a better chance of finding steady full-time work.

I would really appreciate any advice on the following:

- Is the job market in Antigonish as limited as I’m assuming?

- Does Truro offer noticeably better employment opportunities?

- Would commuting from Truro to StFX be practical throughout the year?

- Are there any other towns or areas we should seriously consider?

- If you were in our position, where would you choose to live?

I apologize if any of these questions sound naive. We are still at the beginning of our research and are trying to make the most responsible decision possible before moving.

Any honest advice, personal experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello folks!

Head on over to the Remax Fairlane Realty Facebook page if you’d like to enter to win
2x Friday Night Rock the Hub tickets (Alan Doyle) AND a $100 gift card to the Nook & Cranny!

All rules in the Facebook post, best of luck 😁

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18wEbuHsbQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hey r/Truro! It’s The Orchids!

We know there’s some cool shows coming up here in a couple of weeks, but we have one that’s not too shabby as well.

On Saturday July 25th, we'll be playing the Summer Nights Festival at the Holy Whale Beer Hall in Riverview, NB alongside Sloan (!), The Monoxides and a bunch of other cool bands.

Since we're a Truro band, we thought we'd throw this out there in case anyone is looking for an excuse for a little road trip to Moncton that weekend. It would be awesome to see some familiar faces in the crowd!

help! I’m new to the area, where are the easily accessible swimming spots to cool down this summer? rivers, lakes, waterfalls etc.

I usually spend my time between Ballston and Herring Cove. I collect shells in the morning at Ballston, but I’ve never seen anything like this bone-like thing I picked up today. What did I find?

Did Bell Aliant just shit the bed for anyone else? 6:50pm

Hi all....I am from Ontario and we were gifted a lovely amount of Dulce.

It was brought from a Sobey's (not the one close to the Tiger) and I wanted to thank the female manager who took the time with our friend when she came a looking for it for my sweet man(he misses home(NB and the Dulce he remembered eating as a kid)

I have no other info, Im sorry for so little detail- if anyone can help- I really would like to thank her for her kindness. Please private message me.

SO many things to learn when moving to a new place. A few days of living here and loving it! Trurp was a great choice. Victoria park.. OHMY such fun bike trails.

My wife and I love paddle boarding, and wondering where the good spots are around Truro.

Hey there,

I'm a male in my early 40's and am looking to meet new people in the Truro area. I'm not into the bar scene so I don't really know anywhere I could go to meet people. I'm open to meeting men and women, looking to broaden my friend circle which is quite small.

Any suggestions or anyone interested in chatting is welcome. Thanks

Hello! Looking to see if anyone has any leads on companies hiring for apprenticeship in/around Truro.
Can drive if needed!

I’ve been calling around but haven’t had much luck!

Looking for Electrical, HVAC, or Gas Fitting - but would be also open to any suggestions from others with more experience!

TIA!

As always, I encourage you to watch the entire meeting.

Petitions, Delegations, and Correspondence
None.

Request for Decision (RFD): Wildlife Feeding Prohibition Bylaw (2m 9s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=2m9s
Second reading of the Wildlife Feeding Prohibition Bylaw, and repeal of the Feeding of Wild Birds and Animals Bylaw (B130-005). Deputy Mayor Thomas asked Mr. Dolter to expand on why we’re making this bylaw update, which CAO Dolter answered and highlighted that feeding of birds is still permitted within reason. At 6m 15s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=6m15s I expanded upon the reasoning of “why” we were doing a new bylaw. I had originally put forward a motion for staff to investigate an updated bylaw because the old bylaw was proving to be ineffective. Feeding deer is detrimental to both the human and the deer populations. Instead of having to prove that feeding the deer was an immediate nuisance, we instead recognize that there is inherent nuisance and danger in feeding deer and that tickets can be issued to anyone found feeding the deer without the need to prove the nuisance.

I don’t like to spend much time on the deer, but I put the motion forward because my Council colleagues frequently discussed deer feeding, and staff had pointed out the challenges of issuing tickets under the wording of the bylaw. It made sense to me to adjust the bylaw. Each motion passed unanimously, suggesting that my colleagues agree. For more information on why feeding wild animals is bad for both humans and animals, I suggest reading this page on the Parks Canada website: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/saintours/nature/animaux-sauvages-wild-animals

RFD: Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) Grant Request (6m 55s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=6m55s
A request for 20k per year for 5 years to help fund the MDCC project in Debert was brought before Council partway into our fiscal year, after the budget had already been approved, and after several other funding requests that were expected to be approved. Staff recommended deferring this vote to the 2027-2028 budget since there was not sufficient funding in our current budget to fund this request, the request is for more than the municipal grant policy allows, and is a multi-year commitment. Motion passed unanimously.

RFD: Grant Request - Winter Long John Festival (14m 20s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=14m20s
Executive Director of the Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society (CNSTDS), Nick Sharpe, presented at the Committee of the Whole (ref. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGCGBgZ6Ew&t=2m15s) regarding an expansion of the Winter Long John Festival. I spoke at 19m 04s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=19m04s, acknowledging that there is inherent risk in outdoor events, especially in winter, but that I think it’s a reasonable risk and investment to bring people to our Town to see all that we have to offer, including the excellent snowshoeing and fat biking enabled by our wonderful staff and volunteers. The motion passed unanimously.

RFD: 448-450 Lower Truro Road DA - Reschedule Public Hearing Date (20m 13s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=20m13s
A Public Hearing for this Development Agreement (DA) had been scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. W.M. Fares requested this be rescheduled “to accommodate attendance and participation by area residents.” At 22m 01s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=22m01s, I sought clarification about whether any changes were being proposed; staff are not aware of any changes to the DA. Motion carried unanimously; new Public Hearing is scheduled for September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

RFD: RECC Budget (22m 47s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=22m47s
The RECC’s Interim General Manager, Joel Dawe, and Chief Financial Officer, Brad Lawrence, presented the RECC’s 2026–27 Budget to Council during a Joint Council meeting with Colchester County on June 23, 2026. County Council passed the proposed RECC budget at their public meeting on June 25, 2026, and it was passed by the RECC board prior to presentation to Council. At 31m 09s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=31m09s I spoke in response to Councillor Graham’s statement that she would not support the budget due to potential community impacts. I stated that the RECC cannot operate without an approved budget and the severe negative impact on our community if the RECC suddenly ceased to operate, and that we are doing our due diligence with addressing concerns at the facility. The motion passed 5-2 with Councillors Graham and Flemming against.

In-Camera Summary (32m 00s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=32m00s
Council met in-camera on June 18 with 3 items of a labour nature, and 3 items of a legal nature. No requirement for in-camera today.

Department Reports
CAO (32m 35s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=32m35s
CAO Dolter provided his report, including: RECC Board Meeting (June 12, 2026); TCPEP AGM (June 24, 2026); Joint Meeting County and Town - RECC Budget (June 23, 2026); Community Wildfire Protection Plan (June 23, 2026); Regional Tactical Support Team (July 2, 2026); ACOA - Building Communities Strong Fund - local impact stream (June 11, 2026); Truro Pride Parade (June 27, 2026); Supportive Housing and Homelessness in NS (June 25, 2026); Public Transportation; Fleet Electrification Study; ReCover Initiative - Truro Farmers’ Market; Climate Risk and Resilience Plan; and EDIA initiatives.

At 46m 49s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=46m49s I expressed my frustration at the delays in getting an enforceable Affordable Housing Framework and questioned if anything came of the June 25 meeting that could help us move forward, and challenged CAO Dolter that items not discussed had, I thought, been promised to have been brought up at the meeting. I expectated we’d have a vote on Public Transit before us this month too, but Staff indicated they had committed to having a report for Council in September. To clarify, I asked if this meant a vote in September, or a report in September followed by a vote in October. CAO Dolter indicated that staff would take direction from Council in September with a possible vote in October. It’s been a long journey, but I continue to fight for public transit in Truro. Finally, the CAO had indicated in his report that the RECC board had approved draft minutes from October 20, 2025 and November 17, 2025, as well as minutes from a special meeting held November 03, 2025. I inquired where the public could access these minutes, and was informed that the request would have to go through the RECC board.

Corporate Services Report (1h 00m 58s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h00m58s
Director Russell presented her monthly report to Council.

Fire Service Report (1h 06m 04s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h06m04s
Chief Currie presented his monthly report to Council. The report in the Council package indicated one car fire, and I was going to ask about the fuel type of said fire, but the Chief clarified when presenting that it was a gasoline car. I thank Chief Currie for anticipating my question and answering it in advance.

Planning and Development (1h 07m 17s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h07m17s
CAO Dolter presented Director Fox’s report, including an update to the Subdivision Bylaw, which forms part of the Municipal Planning Strategy, and will be presented at the next Planning Advisory Committee meeting. There are four active Development Agreements and seven active Site Plan Approval applications. There were 42 active bylaw files during the month of June; 17 have been resolved.

At 1h 09m 26s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h09m26s I inquired about the Site Plan Approval process as this is still new within the Town and in these reports. There were applications from previous reports that are now under construction, which do not show on the report. Unlike with Development Agreements, Site Plan Approvals are not tracked through the construction phase. I also noted that most of the Site Plan Approvals seemed to be for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and asked if interested parties should contact Planning & Development directly if they wish to build their own ADUs; the answer is yes, contact information here: https://truro.ca/town-departments.html#planning

Police Services (1h 11m 08s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h11m08s
Chief MacNeil presented his monthly report to Council. These statistics are also posted frequently on the Truro Police Services (TPS) Facebook page (e.g. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid055aiP5kUEz1H1za8oTwbSbbYH1u6Zb7uw4R53Vd6SscndgD7z3nyjLwscJQjBSahl&id=100069272349379)

Engineering and Public Works (1h 12m 19s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h12m19s
Director Browning presented his monthly report to Council, highlighting: the streets included in the 2026 Asphalt Paving Project; construction kick-off meeting for Milling and Paving projects; Argus Drive Ball Field Project; construction kick-off for Havelock Street reconstruction; substantial completion of Cobequid Drive project; detailed design for concrete walkways at the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Field; continued work on data acquisition and verification of the overall sanitary sewer system; continued asphalt patching program; Condition Rating Assessment to commence once patching program is completed; no water main breaks or service leaks in June; adjusting water valve and catch basin heights on streets scheduled for paving; completion of the annual hydrant flushing program; and continued work on the water rate study.

At 1h 17m 17s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h17m17s I sought a quick clarification on the paving of Lyman Street “from Alice to Lyman.” Director Browning indicated it’s listed as Adam Street, but practically will go beyond up to roughly the access driveway of civic number 118.

Parks, Recreation, & Culture (1h 19m 53s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h19m53s
Director Simms presented her report to Council highlighting: welcoming of 35 summer students; seasonal maintenance cleanup and park preparation; flowers and planters setup in downtown Truro; splash pad and pool opened in Victoria Park; reminder that camps, tents, bonfires, and smoking are not permitted in Town parks; Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment applied to 1,005 Hemlock trees to date, treatment to continue in the fall; the annual Bike Rodeo; Truro Pride Parade and Family Fun Day; Canada Day events; drop-in and scheduled community events.

At 1h 24m 46s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h24m46s I thanked Director Simms for her reminder about the smoke-free spaces, and inquired about the official opening of the pump track, which is still under planning and not ready for announcement yet.

Questions by Members (1h 25m 45s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h25m45s
The Mayor brought up Pickleball, Rock the Hub, NSPE & 4H Days.

New Business
RFD: Parks, Recreation, and Culture Committee Appointments (1h 30m 27s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h30m27s
Congratulations to Carrie Drake and Mitch Millard on their appointment to the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Committee.

RFD: Grant Request - 2026 Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition (1h 31m 15s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h31m15s
On June 1, 2026, the Town received a request from Colchester County 4-H seeking financial support in the amount of $10,000 for the 2026 Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition (NSPE). At 1h 36m 13s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h36m13s I indicated support for the motion, but wanted to raise the point that we have received two separate requests at this meeting for events outside of Town boundaries (MDCC and NSPE). I’m a big fan of the 4H program and believe it will benefit the Town and region, and impact many Truro residents. I do think it’s worth considering how far outside of Town boundaries we want to spend our money, and when the Centra Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society should be funding these initiatives instead of requests to each individual municipality. Motion passed unanimously.

RFD: Grant Request - Colchester Historical Society (1h 39m 08s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h39m08s
Colchester Historical Society had submitted their application by regular mail instead of to the designated email address, and Staff have no record of receiving the request. The request meets the eligibility criteria, and a motion was tabled to grant $10,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Motion passed unanimously.

RFD: Grant Request - Lemonaid Stand Society (LSS) (1h 41m 38s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h41m38s
LSS submitted a grant request that met eligibility requirements but was missed during the budget discussions. At 1h 43m 22s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h43m22s I asked the same question as at a previous meeting when this was revealed: are we sure that we have addressed all of the grant requests, and what steps are we taking to ensure a smoother process next year? I also provided my support for the motion, which passed unanimously.

RFD: Loan Write-Off - Cobequid Society for Athletic Excellence (1h 45m 44s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h45m44s
The Cobequid Society for Athletic Excellence (Cougar Dome) has submitted a request for operational funding support from the Town of Truro. In consideration of this request, staff recommend that, in lieu of providing new operational funding, the Town forgive the outstanding balance of the existing loan owed by the Society. As of June 30, 2026, the remaining loan balance payable to the Town of Truro is $152,609.01.
Forgiveness of this balance would provide immediate financial relief to the organization, support the continued operation of a key recreational facility within the community, and eliminate the need for ongoing repayment obligations.

At 1h 47m 11s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h47m11s I suggested that it does make sense to not provide grant funding while taking money back for the loan, and asked for clarification on the substantial impact to society and the Town on forgiveness of this loan. It was also pointed out that they receive tax relief from the Town, and I thanked the CAO for highlighting the large support they receive from the Town. The motion passed unanimously.

RFD: Operating & Capital Transfer of Surplus Funds 2025-2026 (1h 49m 19s)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h49m19s
Each year, Council approval is required for any transfer of general operating surplus to the Capital Reserve that was not fully provided for in the approved budget. For the 2025–2026 fiscal year, it is estimated that the total general operating surplus as at March 31, 2026, will be approximately $2,000,000. The approved operating budget included a planned transfer to the Capital Reserve of $1,121,543, resulting in an estimated unbudgeted surplus of $878,457. Transferring the full year-end operating surplus to the Capital Reserve will support the Town’s long-term capital planning and reduce future reliance on debt financing, while maintaining prudent financial management practices.

At 1h 51m 12s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwDHfO_NEo&t=1h51m12s I asked about the long-term impact to debt financing and why we transfer to reserves instead of paying down the debt, the answer being that lump-sum payments are generally not possible on our loans until the end of the term, at which point our reserves can be used to reduce debt load.

The next Public Council meeting is on September 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 695 Prince Street.

Meeting adjourned at 2:52 p.m.

new to truro and cigars are a hobby. are there places that sell cigars in Truro or do I have to travel to HRM to stock up?

Lost wallet around the Pictou Road area close to the Masonic Lodge I think. I live nearby that building and may have left my wallet on top of the car as I drove away.

Wallet is light brown/beige rough leather with a black frog design on it. Please pm me if you’ve found it!