Community News

Notice of Proposed Community Plan Amendments – Prince, Juniper & Clyke Streets
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The Town of Truro is considering amendments to its Community Plan (Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law) that will affect properties on Prince Street (Civic Nos. 187–344), Juniper Street (Civic Nos. 60, 70, and 55), and Clyke Street.
The proposed changes include establishing a West Prince Neighbourhood Advisory Committee and rezoning/redesignating certain lands from Regional Service to Urban Corridor.
Two Public Information Meetings will be held at Town Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of Town Hall (695 Prince Street) on Wednesday, April 16, from 2:00–3:00 PM and 6:00–7:00 PM.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the planning process.
Learn more: pdf West Prince Ammendments - Staff Report(1.18 MB)

Regional Equity & Anti-Racism Plan Open House
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The Truro-Colchester region is coming together to develop a Regional Equity & Anti-Racism Plan, and we want to hear from YOU!
oin lead consultant Nicole McKinney from Waking the unConscious (WtC) for an in-person pop-up consultation session.
𝗛. 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 (𝟲𝟵 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗱)
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟰 | 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
This is your chance to share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas to help shape a more inclusive and equitable future for our communities.
All residents welcome!
Free refreshments provided!

Final Report Strategic Tourism Expansion Plan (STEP)
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Strategic Tourism Expansion Program (STEP)
In 2024, Colchester County and the Town of Truro, in partnership with Stewiacke and Millbrook First Nation, led the STEP process through Tourism Atlantic (ACOA) to develop a Regional Strategic Tourism Plan. Approved in early 2025, the plan addresses opportunities, challenges, and long-term initiatives for sustainable tourism growth.
View the final plan (2025-2027): https://truro.ca/strategic-tourism-expansion-program-step.html