Community News
Official Renaming and Monument Unveiling to Honour the No. 2 Construction Battalion
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Truro, NS – October 6, 2025 – The Town of Truro, through the Town’s African Nova Scotia Community Strategy Committee, is honoured to host a significant community event recognizing the historic contributions of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion to serve during the First World War.
The Official Renaming and Monument Unveiling Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility, located at 57 Golf Street, Truro. A reception will follow across the street at the Truro Golf Club, 86 Golf Street.
This ceremony will include the official renaming of the athletic facility and the unveiling of a permanent monument dedicated to the memory and legacy of the men who served in the No. 2 Construction Battalion.
The site holds profound historical significance as it served as the former parade and drilling grounds for the No. 2 Construction Battalion during their training in Truro before their deployment overseas. The permanent monument and facility renaming ensure this vital part of Canadian and African Nova Scotian history will be preserved and recognized for generations to come.
Funding for the monument and commemorative event has been provided by the Town of Truro and through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.
The Town of Truro welcomes all residents and visitors to join in this moment of remembrance and recognition.
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Location: No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility, 57 Golf Street, Truro
• Reception to follow: Truro Golf Club, 86 Golf Street, Truro
For more information contact:
Alison Grant
Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
Town of Truro
(902)893-1424
2025 Controlled Deer Hunt
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The Town of Truro's annual Controlled Urban Deer Hunt program is now underway and will run until mid-December. The hunt program is part of the Town's larger Deer Management Strategy to reduce deer population numbers in Truro.
The Town's Controlled Urban Hunt is now in its fifth year. Since its inception, over 100 deer have been harvested through the program. The program is designed to balance ecological needs and community safety and is executed under the strict guidance and permitting of the NS Department of Natural Resources.
The program includes partnerships with Millbrook First Nation, Dalhousie University, Feed Nova Scotia, and the NS Department of Natural Resources. Each year, deer harvested through the Town's program are donated to Feed Nova Scotia to be distributed to food banks throughout Nova Scotia. Additional deer harvested through Millbrook First Nation is donated to the Millbrook community members.
The program operates on as little waste as possible. As part of the program, all hides are also donated to Millbrook First Nation. Other parts of the animal are also used for Provincial and National research purposes, both through the NS Department of Natural Resources and Dalhousie University.
The purpose of the Town’s Deer Management Strategy is to reduce the deer population numbers within the Town of Truro for the benefit of natural ecosystems, citizen landscapes, reducing Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVC’s), public health concerns, the possible presence of deer predators, and an overall reduction of deer human conflict. While residents need to learn to live with deer long-term, there are several measures that people can take to assist with deer management efforts in Truro and help to bring the urban deer population within a manageable number. The most important management tool for residents is to stop the feeding of deer within and around the Town.
The Town of Truro wishes to thank all partners involved in the program. More information can be found at https://truro.ca/urban-deer-management.html
Victoria Park Reopening at 4:00PM Sept.11,2025
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The risk of wildfires in Colchester County has decreased enough that restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are being lifted. As a result, Victoria Park will reopen today (Wednesday, September 11) at 4:00 p.m., including all trails and the Railyard.
The burn ban remains in effect across the province until October 15 (or until conditions improve further).
Learn more from the Province of Nova Scotia here: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/11/woods-restrictions-be-lifted-pictou-colchester-counties-
